Economy award flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 14 programs for BCN→ORD. Lowest: 12,000 points + $251.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 101 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 5 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,000 pts + $251.94
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 14 of 14
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 326
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 21,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on BCN→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $251.94 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 101 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $209.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY) +2 more | 9+ | 237 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $147.87 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 4 | 171 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $42.69 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 304 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $62.69 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +5 more | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 28,000 pts + $49.53 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $308.21 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 242 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $61.80 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 254 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $59.09 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $42.69 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +15 more | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $66.03 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +2 more | 9+ | 244 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 41,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 56,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM) +10 more | 1 | 321 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 302 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $66.09 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 286 | See 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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $251.94 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $209.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $147.94 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $53.99 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $62.69 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 28,000 pts + $49.53 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $308.21 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $61.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 21,000 miles; nonstop space on 160 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 27,500 points; nonstop space on 29 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 29,000 points; nonstop space on 31 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 30,000 points; nonstop space on 66 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 195 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 63 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 56,200 miles; nonstop space on 85 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 60,000 miles; nonstop space on 31 dates.
Best months for economy from BCN to ORD
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 2 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 13 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16 | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 21 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Eurowings Discover (4Y): United MileagePlus
- Aegean Airlines (A3): United MileagePlus
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest
- Aeromexico (AM): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Avianca (AV): Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles
- Finnair (AY): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- ITA Airways (AZ): United MileagePlus
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Condor (DE): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Emirates (EK): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Dolomiti (EN): United MileagePlus
- Eurowings (EW): United MileagePlus
- Etihad Airways (EY): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Etihad Guest
- Icelandair (FI): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- IBERIA (IB): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest
- Lufthansa (LH): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- SWISS (LX): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- EL AL (LY): Etihad Guest
- Egyptair (MS): GOL Smiles
- Austrian (OS): United MileagePlus
- Croatia Airlines (OU): United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Royal Jordanian (RJ): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- SAS (SK): Delta SkyMiles and SAS EuroBonus
- Brussels Airlines (SN): United MileagePlus
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): United MileagePlus, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Air Europa (UX): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): United MileagePlus
- Vueling (VY): GOL Smiles
- WestJet (WS): Delta SkyMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from BCN to ORD
What's the lowest economy award from Barcelona to Chicago O’Hare?
12,000 points + $251.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 101 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on BCN→ORD?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (101 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (237 dates), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (171 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (304 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (325 dates), Delta SkyMiles (318 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (242 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (254 dates), SAS EuroBonus (15 dates), United MileagePlus (326 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (244 dates), GOL Smiles (321 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (302 dates) and Etihad Guest (286 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from BCN to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award was 21,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 160 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from BCN to ORD?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 12,000 points with Virgin (20 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.