Award flights from Chicago to Calgary (YYC)
Award space from Chicago to Calgary (YYC)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Calgary (YYC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 on ORD–YYC (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on ORD–YYC (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on ORD–YYC (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,000 pts + $5.60
- ORD–YYC · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 23,061 pts + $84.31
- ORD–YYC · Aeroplan
- Lowest business class
- 15,000 pts + $25.60
- ORD–YYC · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- ORD–YYC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on ORD–YYC: 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MDW–YYC. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 15,000 points + $25.60, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $25.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Chicago to Calgary (YYC) on points: 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–YYC (seen on 328 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–YYC | 328 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | ORD–YYC | 325 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $111.11 | ORD–YYC | 324 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,700 pts + $5.60 | MDW–YYC | 76 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–YYC | 327 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $16.40 | ORD–YYC | 97 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | ORD–YYC | 72 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $29.00 | ORD–YYC | 50 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | ORD–YYC | 112 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | ORD–YYC | 273 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–YYC | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 29,900 pts + taxes not reported | ORD–YYC | 91 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Chicago to Calgary (YYC) on points: 23,061 points + $84.31 with Air Canada Aeroplan on ORD–YYC (seen on 88 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Chicago to Calgary (YYC) on points: 15,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on ORD–YYC (seen on 196 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | ORD–YYC | 196 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + $5.60 | MDW–YYC | 63 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $111.81 | ORD–YYC | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | ORD–YYC | 326 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $35.65 | ORD–YYC | 70 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $29.00 | ORD–YYC | 1 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | ORD–YYC | 26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | ORD–YYC | 179 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 54,000 pts + $42.90 | ORD–YYC | 1 |
| GOL Smiles | 56,100 pts + taxes not reported | ORD–YYC | 79 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Chicago to Calgary (YYC) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–YYC (seen on 324 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 to Calgary (YYC) at a glance
- From
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- To
- Calgary (YYC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,382–1,396 miles (2,224–2,247 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Calgary (YYC)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Chicago and Calgary (YYC), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) | 7,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 328 dates | 23,061 pts + $84.31Aeroplan · 88 dates | 15,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 196 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) to Calgary (YYC) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates | — | 20,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 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.
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 to Calgary (YYC)
- Economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 328 dates.
- Premium Economy: 23,061 points + $84.31 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed premium economy award space there on 88 dates.
- Business Class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 196 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 324 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ORD–YYC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $111.81 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | ORD–YYC | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ORD–YYC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $84.31 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ORD–YYC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ORD–YYC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ORD–YYC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MDW–YYC | Delta SkyMiles | 41,100 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | ORD–YYC | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 80,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 7,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on ORD–YYC, which showed nonstop space there on 291 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on ORD–YYC, which showed nonstop space there on 196 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 35,000 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on ORD–YYC, which showed nonstop space there on 196 dates.
Best months to fly from Chicago to Calgary (YYC) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,531 pts + $111.81 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $84.31 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $111.81 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,531 pts + $111.11 (31 dates)Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $111.81 (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 23,061 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $25.60 (8 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 23,061 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 23,638 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 34,519 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | — |
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Questions about Chicago to Calgary (YYC) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Chicago to Calgary (YYC)?
In business class, ORD–YYC with 15,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, ORD–YYC with 7,000 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 and Calgary (YYC) had award space?
ORD–YYC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MDW–YYC (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 to Calgary (YYC)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 328 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:17 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 02:49 UTC for a Jan 9, 2027 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 196 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chicago to Calgary (YYC)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 328 dates, business class 63 dates, first class 324 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, premium economy 88 dates, business class 324 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, business class 196 dates, first class 324 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 50 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 76 dates, first class 76 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 72 dates, business class 70 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 91 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 79 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 97 dates, business class 1 date) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Chicago to Calgary (YYC) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Chicago to Calgary (YYC)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (7,000 miles + $5.60) to $111.11 with Aeroplan (11,531 points + $111.11); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (20,500 miles + $5.60) to $111.81 with Aeroplan (23,061 points + $111.81). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its 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 to Calgary (YYC)?
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), 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), 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), 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), 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). 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 to Calgary (YYC) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 7,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (31 dates). 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 to Calgary (YYC)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.