Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for LAX→ORD. Lowest economy: 6,500 points + $5.60 (JetBlue True Blue). Lowest business: 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 25,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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LAX to ORD at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue True BlueLowest observed | 6,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 18,200 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 14,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 310 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 298 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 288 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 319 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 63 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 3 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 34 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 315 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 6 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue 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 | JetBlue True Blue | 6,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.94 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 3 | 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 9,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 323 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 30,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 25,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 291 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LAX to ORD on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 26,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 7,300 · TrueBlue (28 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 6,500 · TrueBlue (29 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (20 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 30,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 36,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | — | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 39,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | — | 43,600 · Qantas (8 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (8 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 |
| 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 | — | — |
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What's the lowest Los Angeles to Chicago O’Hare award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,500 points + $5.60 with JetBlue True Blue. JetBlue True Blue showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:46 UTC). In business, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LAX→ORD?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, business 320 dates, first 323 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 298 dates, first 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, first 327 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 310 dates, business 3 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 322 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 319 dates, business 319 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 315 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business 34 dates, first 315 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 288 dates, first 3 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LAX to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LAX→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, 6,500 points with TrueBlue (29 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.