Economy award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 7 programs for ORD→DTW. Lowest: 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space on 204 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, American Airlines AAdvantage and 4 other programs.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 4,500 points + $25.60
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 7 of 7
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 323 of 325
- dates checked · American Airlines AAdvantage
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 4,500 points + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on ORD→DTW, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 204 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 304 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 298 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 254 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.96 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 296 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,900 pts + $5.60 | 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 | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.96 | 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 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 economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 204 of 329 | 62% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 312 of 312 | 100% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 323 of 325 | 99% | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 304 of 316 | 96% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 298 of 320 | 93% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 254 of 330 | 76% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 296 of 328 | 90% |
Nonstop economy award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 4,500 points; nonstop space on 178 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 6,900 miles; nonstop space on 312 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 7,000 miles; nonstop space on 323 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 7,500 points; nonstop space on 304 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 8,500 points; nonstop space on 275 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 9,200 points; nonstop space on 189 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 10,000 points; nonstop space on 284 dates.
Best months for economy from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 24 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 28 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 24 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 24 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 26 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 13 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 | 12,900 | 12,900 | 12,900 | 12,900 | 12,900 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 7,500 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Clubpoints | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 | 9,200 |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
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 and Air Canada Aeroplan
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and to Detroit (DTW). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Return direction | 4,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 263 |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)Another Chicago airport | 6,900 milesNonstop | Delta SkyMiles | 325 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to London Heathrow (LHR)Also from ORD | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 330 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)Also from ORD | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 322 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Madrid (MAD)Also from ORD | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 327 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Detroit (DTW)Also to DTW | 12,000 pointsNonstop | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 75 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)Also to DTW | 9,500 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 319 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Detroit (DTW)Also to DTW | 35,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 315 |
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 | — | — |
| 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 |
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Questions about economy award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)
What's the lowest economy award from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)?
4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 09:29 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 204 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 09:33 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (204 dates), Delta SkyMiles (312 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (323 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (304 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (298 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (254 dates) and Air Canada Aeroplan (296 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, American Airlines AAdvantage, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air Canada Aeroplan. The lowest nonstop award was 4,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop economy space on 178 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)?
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 Jan 2027 departures: 4,500 points with Atmos (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.