Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for ORD→ADD. Lowest economy: 49,500 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $31.60 (United MileagePlus).
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Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- To
- Bole International, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 316 of 323 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Addis Ababa (ADD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 1 | 316 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $31.60 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +8 more | 1 | 312 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +11 more | 2 | 313 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $35.20 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 49,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 172 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 88,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 44 dates.
Best months to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (25 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (24 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (24 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)Questions about award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)
How many miles do you need to fly from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 49,500 miles + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 12 months, with award space on 316 departure dates; premium economy 60,500 miles + $31.60, with a typical monthly low of 60,500 miles over 12 months and award space on 312 departure dates; business class 88,000 miles + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 12 months, with award space on 313 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in premium economy (60,500 to 250,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 49,500 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 22:43 UTC for a Nov 2, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 316 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:06 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 22:23 UTC for an Oct 31, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 313 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:06 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Is there nonstop award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 49,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 49,500 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 88,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.