Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for ORD→BHX. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $180.50 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 48,500 points + $312.80 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest first class: 499,900 miles + $25.30 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX) at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- To
- Birmingham International, Birmingham, United Kingdom (BHX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), KLM (KL) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 12 of 12 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Birmingham (BHX)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $180.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $164.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $238.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 12 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $29.10 | 1 stop | Aer Lingus (EI), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $396.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $36.00 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $48.50 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 9+ | 12 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $180.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $246.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $533.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $51.20 | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +5 more | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 84,100 pts + $36.00 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 91,800 pts + $776.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,500 pts + $312.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $360.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $49.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +6 more | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,551.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $29.10Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 5 | 3 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 225,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $25.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $191.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $182.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $360.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $49.40Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $29.10Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 225,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.00 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 22,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 57,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates.
Best months to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 225,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 48,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (3 dates) |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| 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 |
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Search Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)How many miles or points you need from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)
- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 12,000 points + $180.50; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 24,000 points + $180.50; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 48,500 points + $312.80; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 499,900 miles + $25.30; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)
What's the lowest Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $180.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 22:48 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 02:25 UTC). In business class, 48,500 points + $312.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 10, 2026, 03:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 12 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 11 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 10 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 10 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 7 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 12 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 7 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 3 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Birmingham (BHX)?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 48,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.