Economy award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 16 programs for MAD→ORD. Lowest: 12,000 points + $252.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 96 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and 3 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,000 pts + $252.84
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 16 of 16
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 329
- GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 21,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MAD→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $252.84 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 96 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $210.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) +3 more | 9+ | 222 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $148.96 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 6 | 144 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $47.09 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 303 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), IBERIA (IB), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,000 pts + $54.15 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $66.99 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +4 more | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $312.75 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 244 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $49.27 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 185 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $60.19 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +2 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $122.70 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ) +8 more | 9+ | 317 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.59 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 49,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM) +11 more | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 298 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $80.49 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 281 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $252.84 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $211.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $149.01 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $55.09 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,000 pts + $54.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $66.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $312.75 | 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 economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 21,000 miles; nonstop space on 220 dates.
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: nonstop from 25,750 Avios; nonstop space on 63 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 27,500 points; nonstop space on 65 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 29,000 points; nonstop space on 64 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 49,800 miles; nonstop space on 270 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 60,000 miles; nonstop space on 62 dates.
Best months for economy from MAD to ORD
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,750 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 13 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 25 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16 | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3 | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 12 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 26 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Eurowings Discover (4Y): United MileagePlus
- Aegean Airlines (A3): Air Canada Aeroplan
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest
- Aeromexico (AM): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Avianca (AV): Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and GOL Smiles
- Finnair (AY): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- ITA Airways (AZ): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- COPA Airlines (CM): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Emirates (EK): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Dolomiti (EN): United MileagePlus
- Eurowings (EW): United MileagePlus
- Etihad Airways (EY): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Etihad Guest
- Icelandair (FI): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- IBERIA (IB): American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Lufthansa (LH): Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO): Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Egyptair (MS): Air Canada Aeroplan and GOL Smiles
- Austrian (OS): United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Royal Jordanian (RJ): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- SAS (SK): Delta SkyMiles and SAS EuroBonus
- Brussels Airlines (SN): Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus and GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Air Europa (UX): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from MAD to ORD
What's the lowest economy award from Madrid to Chicago O’Hare?
12,000 points + $252.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 96 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:03 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on MAD→ORD?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (96 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (222 dates), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (144 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (303 dates), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (324 dates), Delta SkyMiles (315 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (244 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (185 dates), SAS EuroBonus (13 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (327 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (317 dates), United MileagePlus (315 dates), GOL Smiles (329 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (298 dates) and Etihad Guest (281 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from MAD to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, GOL Smiles and Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award was 21,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 220 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from MAD to 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 economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 12,000 points with Virgin (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.