Emirates Skywards award flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Emirates Skywards award space for CHC→ORD in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 52,500 miles + $434.12 (economy space on 42 dates). Lowest business class: 256,000 miles + $1,699.65 (business-class space on 43 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 52,500 miles + $434.12
- economy space on 42 dates
- Lowest business class
- 256,000 miles + $1,699.65
- business-class space on 43 dates
Skywards award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Emirates Skywards award AwardTool observed on CHC→ORD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 52,500 miles + $434.12 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| Business | 256,000 miles + $1,699.65 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 43 | 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 Skywards award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 52,500 miles + $564.99 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 52,500 miles + $434.12 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 90,000 miles + $434.12 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 256,000 miles + $1,715.38 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 256,000 miles + $1,715.38 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 256,000 miles + $1,715.38 | 7 | 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.
How often Skywards award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Emirates Skywards 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 | 42 of 63 | 66% | |
| Business | 43 of 63 | 68% |
Best months to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Skywards
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 52,500 (11 dates) | 256,000 (11 dates) | |
| 90,000 (4 dates) | 256,000 (3 dates) | |
| 90,000 (2 dates) | 256,000 (4 dates) | |
| 90,000 (3 dates) | 256,000 (3 dates) | |
| 90,000 (11 dates) | 256,000 (11 dates) | |
| 90,000 (11 dates) | 256,000 (11 dates) |
How to get Skywards miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 5:4 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:0.75 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:0.8 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Skywards vs other programs from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $124.10 | 88,000 pts + $235.50 | 439,211 pts + $235.50Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 67,000 pts + $105.49 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $54.09Lowest | 65,000 pts + $54.13Lowest | 281,000 pts + $63.79 |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $434.12 | — | 256,000 pts + $1,699.65Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 117,637 pts + $86.93 | — | 1,018,000 pts + $100.43 |
| GOL Smiles | 199,900 pts + taxes not reported | 688,200 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $149.93 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $54.09 | 70,000 pts + $54.09 | 287,600 pts + $54.43 |
Questions about Skywards award flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
How many miles do you need to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Emirates Skywards?
The lowest one-way Emirates Skywards awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 52,500 miles + $434.12, with monthly lows of 52,500 miles in 1 month and 90,000 miles in 5 months, and award space on 42 departure dates; business class 256,000 miles + $1,699.65, the lowest price in each of 6 months, with award space on 43 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (52,500 to 90,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Skywards award from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
In economy, 52,500 miles + $434.12. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 01:54 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:25 UTC). In business class, 256,000 miles + $1,699.65. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 01:37 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 43 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Skywards?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Emirates Skywards award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Skywards awards from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards (5:4, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:0.75, Instant) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:0.8, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Skywards award prices from Christchurch (CHC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
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: 52,500 miles (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.