Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for ORD→PEN. Lowest economy: 43,125 miles + $317.20 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 402,200 miles + $17.30 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 176,700 miles + $17.30 (United MileagePlus).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN) at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- To
- Penang International, Penang, Malaysia (PEN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Malaysia Airlines (MH), ANA (NH) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Most dates with space
- 13 of 13 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Penang (PEN)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 43,125 pts + $317.20 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Batik Air Malaysia (OD) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $17.30 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +8 more | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,000 pts + $87.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 8 | 13 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 80,800 pts + $602.90 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $63.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 241,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 148,200 pts + $692.60 | 3 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 176,700 pts + $17.30 | 3 stops | EVA Air (BR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $323.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Batik Air Malaysia (OD) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 402,200 pts + $17.30 | 3 stops | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,995 pts + $77.51 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Etihad Guest | 43,125 pts + $317.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $63.80 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 241,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 148,200 pts + $692.60 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $323.20Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 402,200 pts + $17.30 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,995 pts + $77.51 | 2 | 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 Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,125 · Etihad Guest (6 dates) | 148,200 · Qantas (1 date) | 110,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 60,500 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 176,700 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 450,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | |
| 65,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | — | 442,900 · MileagePlus (1 date) |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)How many miles you need from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)
- In economy, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 43,125 miles + $317.20; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 176,700 miles + $17.30; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 402,200 miles + $17.30; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)
What's the lowest Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 43,125 miles + $317.20 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 19:26 UTC for an Oct 19, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 19:26 UTC). In business class, 402,200 miles + $17.30 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 19:26 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 19:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 13 dates, business class 7 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 9 dates, business class 8 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 9 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 5 dates, premium economy 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 9 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Penang (PEN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 Penang (PEN)?
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, 43,125 miles with Etihad Guest (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 402,200 miles with MileagePlus (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.