American Airlines AAdvantage award flights from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for MNL→ORD in economy and premium economy. Lowest economy: 37,500 miles + $45.89 (economy space on 177 dates). Lowest premium economy: 65,000 miles + $42.99 (premium economy space on 32 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 37,500 miles + $45.89
- economy space on 177 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 miles + $42.99
- premium economy space on 32 dates
In economy, 37,500 miles + $45.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage was the 3rd lowest of the 17 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 33,000 points + $504.19 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With American Airlines AAdvantage, premium economy started at 65,000 miles + $42.99, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $45.89).
AAdvantage award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage award AwardTool observed on MNL→ORD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 37,500 miles + $45.89 | 1 stop |  AA AS CX JL+1 | — | 177 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 65,000 miles + $42.99 | 1 stop | AAASJL | — | 32 | 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 AAdvantage award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 37,500 miles + $62.29 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 37,500 miles + $62.19 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 37,500 miles + $62.19 | — | 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 AAdvantage award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for American Airlines AAdvantage 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 | 177 of 281 | 62% | |
| Premium Economy | 32 of 281 | 11% |
Best months to fly from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with AAdvantage
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 37,500 miles + $62.19 (10 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (21 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (17 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (22 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (21 dates) | 70,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 70,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 55,000 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (17 dates) | 70,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (29 dates) | 65,000 miles + $42.99 (17 dates) | |
| 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 70,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get AAdvantage miles
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
AAdvantage vs other programs from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,385 pts + $121.00 | 80,714 pts + $133.00 | 159,203 pts + $109.50Mixed cabin | 292,533 pts + $109.90Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $109.49 | 65,000 pts + $86.59 | 115,000 pts + $86.59 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $53.49 | 55,000 pts + $62.99Lowest | 85,000 pts + $53.49Lowest | 85,000 pts + $59.19Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $45.89 | 65,000 pts + $42.99 | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $63.91 | — | — | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $94.52 | 78,000 pts + $286.37 | 119,000 pts + $288.92 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,000 pts + $64.39 | 145,000 pts + $64.39 | — | 275,000 pts + $96.59Mixed cabin |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $364.29 | — | 105,000 pts + $1,307.19 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 97,000 pts + $71.89 | — | 122,000 pts + $80.49Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 103,000 pts + taxes not reported | 492,200 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 70,400 pts + $70.69 | — | 140,900 pts + $70.69 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $292.29 | 112,200 pts + $292.29 | 143,000 pts + $296.28 | 299,300 pts + $1,417.21 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 154,500 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 50,600 pts + $39.09 | 65,000 pts + $58.29 | 110,000 pts + $62.19Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $504.19Lowest | 66,000 pts + $592.29 | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $36.41 | — | — | — |
Questions about AAdvantage award flights from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
How many miles do you need to fly from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 37,500 miles + $45.89, with monthly lows of 37,500 miles in 11 months and 55,000 miles in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 177 departure dates (newest observation Nov 12, 2026); premium economy 65,000 miles + $42.99, with monthly lows of 65,000 miles in 1 month and 70,000 miles in 4 months (taxes vary), and award space on 32 departure dates (newest observation Nov 10, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (37,500 to 55,000 miles + taxes vary) and premium economy (65,000 to 70,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest AAdvantage award from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
In economy, 37,500 miles + $45.89. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 19:11 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 177 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:16 UTC). In premium economy, 65,000 miles + $42.99. American Airlines AAdvantage showed premium economy award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 20:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with AAdvantage?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop American Airlines AAdvantage award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book AAdvantage awards from Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest AAdvantage award prices from Manila (MNL) 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 economy award AwardTool observed was for Sep 2027 departures: 37,500 miles + taxes not reported (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does American Airlines AAdvantage release award seats for Manila (MNL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Airlines AAdvantage publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for departures as late as Oct 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See AAdvantage award release dates.