Award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for HNL→ORD. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 90,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 90,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus).
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Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at a glance
- From
- Daniel K. Inouye International, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (HNL)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.64 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 164 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 93 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 167 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 90,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 330 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.64 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 90,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 at the time shown. 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 25,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 330 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 90,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 321 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 90,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates.
Best months to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 95,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 179,800 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 94,800 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 199,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 165,700 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 90,500 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 158,400 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 95,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 170,700 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 105,700 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 212,800 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 115,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,600 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 116,200 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 222,100 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 116,200 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 192,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 115,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 181,700 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 115,100 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 174,300 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Questions about award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 330 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:52 UTC). In business class, 90,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 164 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 93 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 330 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business class 328 dates, first class 330 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 167 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 25,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Honolulu (HNL) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 90,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.