Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for ORD→MSP. Lowest economy: 3,600 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business: 19,300 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 9,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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ORD to MSP at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- To
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, United States (MSP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), 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 Minneapolis (MSP)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 3,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 314 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 179 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 265 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 284 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 212 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 214 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $111.72 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 48 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 211 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 314 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 307 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: 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 | Delta SkyMiles | 3,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 3,600 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 314 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 19,300 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 212 dates.
- First: nonstop from 9,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 211 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ORD to MSP on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,600 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (11 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 3,600 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (28 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 3,600 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (25 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 3,600 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (29 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 3,600 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (25 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 3,600 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (18 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (11 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (18 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (14 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (21 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (12 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (4 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (10 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (8 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (10 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (7 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (7 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Chicago O’Hare to Minneapolis award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 3,600 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:53 UTC). In business, 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 214 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ORD→MSP?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, first 319 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 179 dates, first 211 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 314 dates, first 314 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 212 dates, business 214 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 284 dates, business 48 dates, first 7 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 265 dates, first 307 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ORD to MSP?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 3,600 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ORD→MSP 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, 3,600 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 19,300 points with Qantas (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.