Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for ORD→BUD. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $13.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 55,000 points + $38.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $44.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 101 of 101 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Budapest (BUD)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 8,292 pts + $324.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 8,292 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN) +8 more | 9+ | 73 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $152.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 3 | 101 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 19,500 pts + $150.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 94 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 4 | 88 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 39,200 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 70 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $22.40 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +14 more | 9+ | 94 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $48.40 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $92.51 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +10 more | 9+ | 98 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 58 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 92 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 23 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $245.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 101 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,500 pts + $150.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $118.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 4 | 55 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 63 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $111.90 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 5 | 7 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.50 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +9 more | 9+ | 83 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,992 pts + $128.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 3 | 85 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 75,400 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 87,400 pts + $35.70 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 680,300 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 55,000 pts + $38.20Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 4 | 67 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $13.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 73 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $358.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 101 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $126.90 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 1 | 80 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $92.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 92 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $48.40 | 1 stop | SWISS (LX) | 5 | 1 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 92 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $77.30Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Condor (DE), Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY) | 4 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 2 | 87 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,800 pts + $1,473.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 310,500 pts + $24.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $44.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 104,800 pts + $1,498.10 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 70 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 305,500 pts + $35.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 4 | 60 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, 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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 8,292 pts + $324.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $245.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,023.20Mixed cabin | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $24.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $92.51 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $48.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,543.20 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $24.30 | 4 | 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 8,292 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 48 dates.
Best months to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,292 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 104,800 · Miles & More (4 dates) | |
| 8,292 · Miles & More (12 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (8 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 8,292 · Miles & More (12 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 171,575 · Miles & More (16 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 8,292 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 8,292 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (8 dates)Mixed cabin | 171,575 · Miles & More (7 dates) | |
| 17,111 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 171,575 · Miles & More (4 dates) | |
| 27,168 · Miles & More (15 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (20 dates)Mixed cabin | 171,575 · Miles & More (11 dates) | |
| 14,300 · Smiles (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 360,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 8,353 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (11 dates)Mixed cabin | 172,848 · Miles & More (11 dates) | |
| 11,820 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 85,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 171,575 · Miles & More (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| 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 |
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Search Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)How many miles or points you need from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)
- In economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 9,500 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $245.10; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $13.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 55,000 points + $38.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 85,000 points + $44.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 13:36 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $13.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 13:36 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 73 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 22:55 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 55,000 points + $38.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 94 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business class 73 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 98 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business class 92 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 88 dates, premium economy 55 dates, business class 67 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 47 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 70 dates, premium economy 38 dates, business class 7 dates, first class 60 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 23 dates, business class 4 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 22 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 101 dates, premium economy 101 dates, business class 101 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 8,292 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 Budapest (BUD)?
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, 11,820 miles with Miles & More (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (19 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jun 2027 departures from 55,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.