Award flights from New York JFK to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for JFK→ORD. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business: 25,000 miles + $32.28 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first: 15,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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JFK to ORD at a glance
- From
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 301 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 253 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,500 pts + $18.34 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 9,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,200 pts | JetBlue (B6) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 165 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $23.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 259 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 13,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 317 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 297 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 325 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 280 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,500 pts + $25.95 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 58 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 306 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 40,900 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 316 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,000 pts | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 293 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 301 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 306 | See dates |
Not seen in first: JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: 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 | Delta SkyMiles | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,500 pts + $25.95 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 7,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 301 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 25,000 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 180 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 15,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 171 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly JFK to ORD on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,000 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (12 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 7,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (24 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 7,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (21 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 7,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 7,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 7,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (25 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (25 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (26 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (15 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (29 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (17 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (9 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest New York JFK to Chicago O’Hare award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 301 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:18 UTC). In business, 25,000 miles + $32.28 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business award space on 280 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on JFK→ORD?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, first 320 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 253 dates, first 293 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 315 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 301 dates, first 301 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 259 dates, business 280 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 325 dates, business 316 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 47 dates, business 58 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 297 dates, business 306 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from JFK to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (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: JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), 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: JetBlue True Blue (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), JetBlue True Blue (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: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest JFK→ORD award prices?
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, 7,000 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 25,000 miles with Etihad Guest (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.