Award flights from Bangkok to Chicago
Award space from Bangkok to Chicago
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Bangkok (BKK, DMK) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 50,100 miles + $79.49 on BKK–MDW (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 95,000 Avios on BKK–ORD (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). Lowest first class: 239,200 points + $292.64 on BKK–ORD (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 50,100 pts + $79.49
- BKK–MDW · MileagePlus
- Lowest premium economy
- 104,900 pts + $79.49
- BKK–MDW · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 95,000 pts + taxes not reported
- BKK–ORD · Privilege Club
- Lowest first class
- 239,200 pts + $292.64
- BKK–ORD · Qantas
Economy was lowest on BKK–MDW: 50,100 miles + $79.49 with United MileagePlus. The lowest on another airport pair was 13,974 miles + $327.09 with Etihad Guest on BKK–ORD. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 102,500 points + $142.70, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,863 points + $141.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Bangkok to Chicago on points: 50,100 miles + $79.49 with United MileagePlus on BKK–MDW (seen on 5 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 13,974 pts + $327.09 | BKK–ORD | 344 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $374.50 | BKK–ORD | 319 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $65.29 | BKK–ORD | 185 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $109.68 | BKK–ORD | 180 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $90.84 | BKK–ORD | 66 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $88.29 | BKK–ORD | 311 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | BKK–ORD | 209 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,100 pts + $79.49 | BKK–ORD | 321 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $86.29 | BKK–ORD | 207 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,863 pts + $141.40 | BKK–ORD | 339 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $71.80 | BKK–ORD | 305 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,100 pts + $90.69 | BKK–ORD | 194 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $74.00 | BKK–ORD | 96 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $374.50 | BKK–ORD | 157 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | BKK–ORD | 314 |
| GOL Smiles | 88,300 pts + taxes not reported | BKK–ORD | 284 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Bangkok to Chicago on points: 104,900 miles + $79.49 with United MileagePlus on BKK–MDW (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $82.79 | BKK–ORD | 154 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $65.29 | BKK–ORD | 51 |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $65.79 | BKK–ORD | 295 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $322.68 | BKK–ORD | 13 |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $374.50 | BKK–ORD | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $95.64 | BKK–ORD | 49 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 111,000 pts + $520.89 | BKK–ORD | 134 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 126,274 pts + $136.20 | BKK–ORD | 306 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 127,200 pts + $672.40 | BKK–ORD | 33 |
| GOL Smiles | 533,300 pts + taxes not reported | BKK–ORD | 60 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Bangkok to Chicago on points: 95,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on BKK–ORD (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubLowest observed | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported | BKK–ORD | 7 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 100,000 pts + $120.89 | BKK–ORD | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 102,500 pts + $142.70 | BKK–ORD | 320 |
| Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,356.25 | BKK–ORD | 274 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $76.39 | BKK–ORD | 320 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $761.39 | BKK–ORD | 135 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $325.23 | BKK–ORD | 5 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 122,200 pts + $90.69 | BKK–ORD | 9 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 168,700 pts + $1,036.68Mixed cabin | BKK–ORD | 2 |
| Etihad Guest | 185,000 pts + $846.29Mixed cabin | BKK–ORD | 342 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $110.69 | BKK–ORD | 123 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | BKK–ORD | 314 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Bangkok to Chicago on points: 239,200 points + $292.64 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on BKK–ORD (seen on 5 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $65.99Mixed cabin | BKK–ORD | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $86.49Mixed cabin | BKK–ORD | 201 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 239,200 pts + $292.64 | BKK–ORD | 5 |
| Etihad Guest | 348,900 pts + $801.99 | BKK–ORD | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 350,000 pts + $95.33Mixed cabin | BKK–ORD | 62 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 471,266 pts + $144.70 | BKK–ORD | 1 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Bangkok to Chicago at a glance
- From
- Bangkok (BKK, DMK)
- To
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI) and 36 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,537–8,566 miles (13,739–13,786 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Bangkok and Chicago, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 13,974 pts + $327.09Etihad Guest · 344 dates | 55,000 pts + $82.79Atmos · 154 dates | 95,000 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 7 dates | 220,000 pts + $65.99MileagePlus · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 50,100 pts + $79.49MileagePlus · 5 dates | 104,900 pts + $79.49MileagePlus · 2 dates | 251,100 pts + $81.99MileagePlus · 5 dates | — |
| Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 328,600 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 9 dates | 581,600 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 7 dates | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Bangkok to Chicago
- Economy: 50,100 miles + $79.49 on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chicago Midway (MDW) with United MileagePlus, which showed economy award space there on 5 dates.
- Premium Economy: 104,900 miles + $79.49 on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chicago Midway (MDW) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 2 dates.
- Business Class: 95,000 Avios on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed business-class award space there on 7 dates.
- First Class: 239,200 points + $292.64 on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | BKK–ORD | Etihad Guest | 13,974 pts + $327.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | BKK–ORD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $71.49 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | BKK–ORD | Air Canada Aeroplan | 102,500 pts + $146.70 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | BKK–ORD | Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,356.25 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | BKK–ORD | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $76.39 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | BKK–ORD | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $761.39 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | BKK–ORD | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,039.78 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | BKK–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $102.09 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Bangkok to Chicago on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,974 pts + $327.09 (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $71.49 (1 date)AAdvantage | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Aeroplan | 260,200 pts + $1,039.78 (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $65.79 (25 dates)MileagePlus | 102,500 pts + $146.70 (31 dates)Aeroplan | 300,000 pts + $102.09 (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $120.89 (1 date)LifeMiles | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Skywards | 220,000 pts + $65.99 (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 174,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Aeroplan | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Bangkok to Chicago award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Bangkok to Chicago?
In business class, BKK–ORD with 95,000 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). In economy, BKK–MDW with 50,100 miles + $79.49 (United MileagePlus). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Bangkok and Chicago had award space?
BKK–ORD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BKK–MDW (economy, premium economy and business class) and DMK–ORD (economy and premium economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Bangkok to Chicago?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 13,974 miles + $327.09 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 12:29 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 344 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 95,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Bangkok to Chicago?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 185 dates, premium economy 51 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 339 dates, premium economy 306 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 311 dates, premium economy 154 dates, business class 123 dates, first class 201 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 305 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 194 dates, business class 9 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 180 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 66 dates, premium economy 49 dates, first class 62 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 274 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Bangkok to Chicago on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Bangkok to Chicago?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $65.29 with AAdvantage (37,500 miles + $65.29) to $374.50 with Skywards (37,500 miles + $374.50); in business class from $76.39 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $76.39) to $1,356.25 with Skywards (105,000 miles + $1,356.25). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Bangkok to Chicago?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Bangkok to Chicago on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 37,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 102,500 points + $146.70 with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Bangkok to Chicago?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.