Award flights from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for LIH→ORD. Lowest economy: 16,600 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 82,100 points + $17.30 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at a glance
- From
- Lihue Airport, Kauai, Hawaii, United States (LIH)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 78 of 79 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | 16,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 78 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.69 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 9 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 49,000 pts + $51.41 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 12 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 71,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 23 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 90,000 pts + $63.55 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 137,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 7 | 24 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 78 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 81,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 85,800 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 20 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 90,000 pts + $63.55 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 137,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 81,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 286,700 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 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.
Best months to fly from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 82,100 · Qantas (1 date) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 82,100 · Qantas (6 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 16,600 · SkyMiles (12 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (8 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | 82,100 · Qantas (4 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 110,600 · Qantas (1 date) | 50,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | |
| 25,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | 488,100 · Smiles (1 date) | 79,500 · AAdvantage (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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — | — |
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Search Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)How many miles or points you need from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
- In economy, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 16,600 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 82,100 points + $17.30; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 50,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 16,600 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 14:29 UTC). In business class, 82,100 points + $17.30 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Oct 5, 2026, 05:23 UTC for a Nov 5, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 78 dates, premium economy 4 dates, first class 78 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 9 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 24 dates, first class 24 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 9 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 20 dates, first class 20 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 12 dates, business class 5 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 23 dates, business class 10 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 27 dates, business class 20 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Kauai (LIH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 Kauai (LIH) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 16,600 miles with SkyMiles (12 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 82,100 points with Qantas (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.