Business-class award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business-class award space on 18 programs for LHR→ORD. Lowest: 48,500 points + $791.56 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed business-class award space on 8 dates. Nonstop business-class space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and 7 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 48,500 pts + $791.56
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 18 of 18
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 332
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 55,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business-class award each program showed on LHR→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,500 pts + $791.56 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $432.89 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 9+ | 303 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $389.29 | 1 stopNonstop from 57,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $785.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 3 | 250 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $391.49 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 62,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 170 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 62,000 pts + $403.61 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $482.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 80,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 6 | 332 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $408.09 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 3 | 332 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $248.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $432.19 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 11 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,616.10 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 274 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 95,900 pts + $434.65 | Nonstop | Icelandair (FI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 75 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 165,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $506.82 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 176 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 244,000 pts + $490.70 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 323 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 340,000 pts + $1,662.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 5 | 16 | See dates |
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 business-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $872.99 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $852.99 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $391.49 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $785.69 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 62,000 pts + $405.96 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $482.10 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $432.19 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $408.09 | 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 business-class award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 55,000 points; nonstop space on 122 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 57,500 miles; nonstop space on 320 dates.
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: nonstop from 62,000 Avios; nonstop space on 163 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 62,000 points; nonstop space on 11 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 80,000 points; nonstop space on 11 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 80,000 miles; nonstop space on 332 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 80,000 miles; nonstop space on 12 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 80,000 miles; nonstop space on 11 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 82,100 points; nonstop space on 164 dates.
- JetBlue TrueBlue: nonstop from 95,900 points; nonstop space on 14 dates.
Best months for business class from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 15 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 23 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 26 | |
| 48,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 | |
| 48,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 48,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9 |
Airlines seen in business class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Air France (AF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aeromexico (AM): Aeromexico Club Premier
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Finnair (AY): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): Alaska Atmos Rewards and United MileagePlus
- Icelandair (FI): JetBlue TrueBlue
- IBERIA (IB): American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Lufthansa (LH): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Austrian (OS): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity
- SAS (SK): SAS EuroBonus and Delta SkyMiles
- Brussels Airlines (SN): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
Points that transfer to these programs
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about business-class award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest business-class award from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
48,500 points + $791.56 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business-class award space from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (8 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (303 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (324 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (250 dates), SAS EuroBonus (38 dates), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (170 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (22 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (332 dates), United MileagePlus (332 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (12 dates), Etihad Guest (11 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (274 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (315 dates), JetBlue TrueBlue (75 dates), GOL Smiles (1 date), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (176 dates), Aeromexico Club Premier (323 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (16 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business-class award space from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop business-class award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and JetBlue TrueBlue. The lowest nonstop award was 55,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop business-class space on 122 dates.
Which months had the lowest business-class award prices from London Heathrow (LHR) 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, the lowest business-class award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 48,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.