Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for IST→ORD. Lowest economy: 39,000 miles + $68.09 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 65,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 miles + $61.19 (United MileagePlus).
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Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS), Austrian (OS), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK) and 2 more
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $68.09 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +5 more | 7 | 136 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 302 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $114.40 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +7 more | 8 | 164 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $44.39 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 6 | 194 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $61.19 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 113 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 105,895 pts + $163.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 302 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $131.30 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +4 more | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $92.23 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $44.49 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 3 | 117 | See dates |
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 | Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $68.09 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $70.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $148.50 | 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 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 39,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 21 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 302 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | |
| 39,000 · LifeMiles (24 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (26 dates) | 75,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (20 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 153,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 124,300 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 123,900 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 65,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (26 dates) | 123,900 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 124,100 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 80,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 180,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | |
| 55,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | — | 135,000 · Miles&Smiles (27 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | — | 135,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 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 | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Questions about award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 39,000 miles + $68.09 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 136 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:08 UTC). In business class, 65,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 302 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 164 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 35 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 136 dates, business class 7 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 302 dates, business class 302 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 194 dates, premium economy 113 dates, business class 117 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 39,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Istanbul (IST) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 39,000 miles with LifeMiles (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.