Economy award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 6 programs for MSP→ORD. Lowest: 3,600 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 328 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage and 3 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 3,600 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 6 of 6
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 328
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 3,600 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MSP→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 3,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 165 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 243 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 293 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 195 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 3,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 3,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 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
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 3,600 miles; nonstop space on 328 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 4,500 points; nonstop space on 165 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 7,000 miles; nonstop space on 313 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 7,500 points; nonstop space on 221 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 8,500 points; nonstop space on 293 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 9,200 points; nonstop space on 180 dates.
Best months for economy from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12 | |
| 3,600 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 3,600 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 3,600 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 3,600 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 3,600 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 19 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest economy award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
3,600 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Delta SkyMiles (328 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (165 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (313 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (243 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (293 dates) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (195 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 3,600 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 328 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 Dec 2026 departures: 3,600 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.