Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for ORD→BUD in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 42,500 points + $92.51 (economy space on 97 dates). Lowest business class: 75,000 points + $92.51 (business-class space on 91 dates). Lowest premium economy: 65,992 points + $128.21 (premium economy space on 84 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 42,500 points + $92.51
- economy space on 97 dates
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 points + $92.51
- business-class space on 91 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,992 points + $128.21
- premium economy space on 84 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on ORD→BUD in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 points + $92.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), flydubai (FZ) +9 more | 9+ | 97 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 65,992 points + $128.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 3 | 84 | See dates | |
| Business | 75,000 points + $92.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 91 | 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 Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 points + $92.51 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 42,500 points + $92.61 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 42,500 points + $92.51 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,992 points + $128.21 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 65,992 points + $128.21 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 66,013 points + $128.41 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 75,000 points + $92.51 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 75,000 points + $120.21 | 6 | 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.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 97 of 100 | 97% | |
| Premium Economy | 84 of 100 | 84% | |
| Business | 91 of 100 | 91% |
Best months to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 (3 dates) | 66,030 (3 dates) | 75,000 (3 dates) | |
| 42,500 (19 dates) | 65,992 (13 dates) | 75,000 (15 dates) | |
| 42,500 (16 dates) | 89,106 (9 dates) | 75,000 (14 dates) | |
| 42,500 (4 dates) | 86,332 (4 dates) | 75,000 (4 dates) | |
| 42,500 (8 dates) | 86,332 (8 dates) | 217,697 (8 dates) | |
| 42,500 (6 dates) | 86,332 (6 dates) | 227,729 (6 dates) | |
| 48,463 (17 dates) | 106,315 (17 dates) | 222,839 (17 dates) | |
| 42,500 (1 date) | 98,005 (1 date) | 233,611 (1 date) | |
| 49,579 (10 dates) | 68,598 (10 dates) | 217,697 (10 dates) | |
| 48,437 (13 dates) | 108,228 (13 dates) | 254,993 (13 dates) |
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $92.51 | 65,992 pts + $128.21 | 75,000 pts + $92.51 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $152.80 | 30,000 pts + $245.10Lowest | 60,000 pts + $358.50 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $29.00 | 35,000 pts + $118.00 | 55,000 pts + $38.20LowestMixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $44.80Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 40,000 pts + $24.80 | 57,500 pts + $13.60 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $48.40 | — | 80,000 pts + $48.40 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 39,200 pts + $35.40 | 87,400 pts + $35.70 | 310,500 pts + $24.50 | 305,500 pts + $35.70 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $195.00 | — | 85,000 pts + $77.30Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 680,300 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 8,292 pts + $324.80Lowest | 42,500 pts + $111.90 | 62,500 pts + $126.90 | 171,575 pts + $1,545.80 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 75,400 pts + $1,579.00 | 103,800 pts + $1,473.20Mixed cabin | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $22.40 | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | 88,000 pts + $13.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 19,500 pts + $150.80 | 31,500 pts + $150.90 | — | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)
How many points do you need to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 42,500 points + $92.51, with a typical monthly low of 42,500 points over 10 months and award space on 97 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); premium economy 65,992 points + $128.21, with a typical monthly low of 86,332 points over 10 months and award space on 84 departure dates (newest observation Oct 17, 2026); business class 75,000 points + $92.51, with a typical monthly low of 217,697 points over 10 months and award space on 91 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (42,500 to 49,579 points), premium economy (65,992 to 108,228 points) and business class (75,000 to 254,993 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?
In economy, 42,500 points + $92.51. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 18:38 UTC for a Nov 6, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 97 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:08 UTC). In business class, 75,000 points + $92.51. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 19:37 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 91 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 42,500 points (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.