Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for LAX→MDW in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 20,700 points + $5.60 (economy space on 5 dates). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 (business-class space on 4 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 20,700 points + $5.60
- economy space on 5 dates
- Lowest business class
- 43,600 points + $5.60
- business-class space on 4 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on LAX→MDW in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| Business | 43,600 points + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 4 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $5.60 | 4 | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 5 of 6 | 83% | |
| Business | 4 of 6 | 66% |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $30.22 | — | 60,000 pts + $48.93 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | — | 43,600 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 100,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 120,000 pts + $5.60 | 43,800 pts + $5.60Lowest |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)
How many points do you need to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 20,700 points + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); business class 43,600 points + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026). Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)?
In economy, 20,700 points + $5.60. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 21:04 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 18:41 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $5.60. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 02:48 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 14:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in business class, and in economy from 20,700 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Midway (MDW)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.