Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to El Paso (ELP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for ORD→ELP in economy and business. Lowest economy: 20,700 points + $5.60 (economy space on 251 dates). Lowest business: 38,200 points + $5.60 (business space on 283 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 20,700 points + $5.60
- economy space on 251 dates
- Lowest business
- 38,200 points + $5.60
- business space on 283 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on ORD→ELP in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 251 | See dates | |
| Business | 38,200 points + $5.60 | 2 stopsNonstop from 43,600 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 283 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,200 points + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,200 points + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,200 points + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
Best months to fly ORD to ELP with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 20,700 (16 dates) | 43,600 (16 dates) | |
| 20,700 (27 dates) | 38,200 (27 dates) | |
| 20,700 (18 dates) | 38,200 (18 dates) | |
| 20,700 (29 dates) | 38,200 (29 dates) | |
| 20,700 (26 dates) | 38,200 (27 dates) | |
| 20,700 (19 dates) | 43,600 (20 dates) | |
| 20,700 (25 dates) | 38,200 (27 dates) | |
| 20,700 (22 dates) | 38,200 (29 dates) | |
| 20,700 (16 dates) | 43,600 (26 dates) | |
| 20,700 (19 dates) | 38,200 (27 dates) | |
| 20,700 (27 dates) | 38,200 (29 dates) | |
| 20,700 (7 dates) | 43,600 (8 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on ORD–ELP
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.94 | — | 30,000 pts + $32.94 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,500 pts + $32.43 | 57,000 pts + $56.95 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60Lowest | — | 15,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,600 pts + $5.60 | — | 51,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | 30,000 pts + $35.65Lowest | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 101,000 pts + $11.20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | — | 37,500 pts + $9.53 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from ORD to ELP
What's the lowest Qantas award from Chicago O’Hare to El Paso?
In economy, 20,700 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 251 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 00:32 UTC). In business, 38,200 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 283 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 00:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop ORD to ELP awards with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy and business, from 20,700 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from ORD to ELP?
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: 20,700 points (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.