Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo
Award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and São Paulo (GRU, CGH, VCP) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 on ORD–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 74,100 miles + $34.00 on ORD–GRU (Avianca LifeMiles); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $12.00 on ORD–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 22,000 pts + $5.60
- ORD–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,000 pts + $5.60
- ORD–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 74,100 pts + $34.00
- ORD–GRU · LifeMiles · mixed cabin from 57,500 pts + $12.00 on ORD–GRU (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 160,000 pts + $5.60
- ORD–GRU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on ORD–GRU: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 30,000 miles + $12.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–CGH. With Avianca LifeMiles, business class started at 74,100 miles + $34.00, about 2.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,990 miles + $34.00).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–GRU (seen on 326 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 326 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 27,990 pts + $34.00 | ORD–GRU | 260 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $426.60 | ORD–GRU | 90 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,500 pts + $59.75 | ORD–GRU | 202 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | ORD–GRU | 155 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | ORD–GRU | 229 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.39 | ORD–GRU | 187 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 44,000 pts + $99.76 | ORD–GRU | 89 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 329 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 13 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | ORD–GRU | 10 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | ORD–GRU | 116 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,100 pts + $71.66 | ORD–GRU | 327 |
| GOL Smiles | 81,600 pts + taxes not reported | ORD–GRU | 318 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points: 33,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–GRU (seen on 326 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 326 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | ORD–GRU | 42 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 329 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 58,000 pts + $610.00 | ORD–GRU | 18 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 75,400 pts + $29.00 | ORD–GRU | 181 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $457.60 | ORD–GRU | 122 |
| GOL Smiles | 132,000 pts + taxes not reported | ORD–GRU | 316 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 224,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 327 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points: 74,100 miles + $34.00 with Avianca LifeMiles on ORD–GRU (seen on 133 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $12.00Mixed cabin | ORD–GRU | 326 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | ORD–GRU | 1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 74,100 pts + $34.00 | ORD–GRU | 133 |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | ORD–GRU | 10 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–GRU | 329 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 89,000 pts + $100.36 | ORD–GRU | 133 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | ORD–GRU | 42 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 136,000 pts + $1,131.90 | ORD–GRU | 21 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 139,000 pts + $99.76 | ORD–GRU | 12 |
| GOL Smiles | 163,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ORD–GRU | 59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ORD–GRU | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 205,600 pts + $71.66 | ORD–GRU | 28 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points: 160,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–GRU (seen on 5 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.
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo at a glance
- From
- Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
- To
- São Paulo (GRU, CGH, VCP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), Iberia (IB), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), Lufthansa (LH) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,190–5,243 miles (8,353–8,437 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and São Paulo, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 326 dates | 33,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 326 dates | 57,500 pts + $12.00AAdvantage · 326 dates · Mixed cabin | 160,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) | 30,000 pts + $12.10AAdvantage · 8 dates | 40,000 pts + $12.10AAdvantage · 10 dates | 96,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | 460,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 1 date |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Campinas Viracopos (VCP) | 33,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 dates | 44,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 16 dates | 118,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | 460,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 1 date |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo
- Economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 326 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,000 miles + $5.60 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 326 dates.
- Business Class: 74,100 miles + $34.00 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with Avianca LifeMiles, which showed business-class award space there on 133 dates; mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $12.00 on ORD–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 160,000 miles + $5.60 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ORD–GRU | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $426.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | ORD–GRU | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ORD–GRU | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ORD–GRU | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ORD–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $12.00Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | ORD–GRU | Avianca LifeMiles | 74,100 pts + $34.00 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ORD–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 160,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ORD–GRU | Delta SkyMiles | 490,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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 42,000 points + $31.39 via Virgin Australia Velocity on ORD–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 160 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 55,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on ORD–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 329 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 220,000 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on ORD–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 329 dates.
Best months to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,000 pts + $426.60 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + $12.10 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $12.00 (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 160,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 29,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $25.60 (1 date)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 490,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 29,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 74,100 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)LifeMiles | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 74,100 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 490,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 74,100 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)LifeMiles | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 74,100 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)LifeMiles | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 33,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 52,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo?
In business class, ORD–GRU with 74,100 miles + $34.00 (Avianca LifeMiles); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $12.00 on ORD–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, ORD–GRU with 22,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and São Paulo had award space?
ORD–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), ORD–CGH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ORD–VCP (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 326 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:45 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 74,100 miles + $34.00 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 06:35 UTC for a Dec 13, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 133 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:03 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $12.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 326 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business class 326 dates, first class 5 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 89 dates, business class 12 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 155 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 260 dates, business class 133 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 13 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business class 28 dates, first class 327 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 116 dates, business class 10 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 318 dates, premium economy 316 dates, business class 59 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points + $31.39 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (22,000 miles + $5.60) to $426.60 with Virgin Atlantic (29,000 points + $426.60); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,131.90 with Virgin Atlantic (136,000 points + $1,131.90). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo?
American Express Membership Rewards: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo on points?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 71,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (30 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 57,500 miles + $12.00 with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.