Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for ORD→ANC. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 74,500 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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ORD to ANC at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- To
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International, Anchorage, United States (ANC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Anchorage (ANC)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 16,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 329 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 18,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 137 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 74,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 108 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 75,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 329 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 47,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 323 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 69,100 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business: 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 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 69,100 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 321 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 47,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 114 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ORD to ANC on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 74,500 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 131,900 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 112,500 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 124,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 87,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 78,300 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 16,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | — | 30,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
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What's the lowest Chicago O’Hare to Anchorage award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 10, 2026, 13:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ORD→ANC?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 329 dates, first 329 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, first 323 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 108 dates, first 319 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 322 dates, first 325 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 137 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ORD to ANC?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ORD→ANC award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 12,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in premium economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 74,500 miles with SkyMiles (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.