Award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Munich (MUC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for ORD→MUC. Lowest economy: 8,821 miles + $293.00 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business: 55,000 points + $29.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first: 70,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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ORD to MUC at a glance
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- To
- Munich International, Munich, Germany (MUC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Munich (MUC)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 8,821 pts + $293.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 8,821 pts | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $150.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 138 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $152.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 5 | 242 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.91 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 3 | 176 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 328 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +4 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.39 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 177 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $346.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 281 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 280 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 3 | 312 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 83 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $150.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $242.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 242 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $115.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +1 more | 9+ | 221 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $26.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 307 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $104.00 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 3 | 61 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 7 | 20 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +6 more | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 1 | 176 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 299 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $29.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +3 more | 4 | 288 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $13.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 325 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $356.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 4 | 243 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 3 | 14 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $126.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 62,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 2 | 326 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $9.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 88,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +9 more | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 311 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,523.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 1 | 158 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 90,500 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 59 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $401.07 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 1 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $87.00 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 178 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 21 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 317 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 180,611 pts + $1,529.00 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 4 | 302 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 8,821 pts + $293.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.45 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $150.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.80 | — | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 30,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 124 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 310 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 62,500 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 317 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ORD to MUC on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin (13 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 8,821 · Miles & More (29 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 8,821 · Miles & More (26 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (19 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 8,821 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 8,821 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 8,821 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 14,542 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 14,542 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 180,611 · Miles & More (26 dates) | |
| 14,542 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 180,611 · Miles & More (31 dates) | |
| 14,542 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 180,611 · Miles & More (31 dates) | |
| 14,542 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 100,056 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 180,611 · Miles & More (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 Munich award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,821 miles + $293.00 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:20 UTC). In business, 55,000 points + $29.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 288 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ORD→MUC?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 328 dates, premium economy 307 dates, business 325 dates, first 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 221 dates, business 288 dates, first 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 280 dates, business 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 318 dates, premium economy 299 dates, business 59 dates, first 317 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 83 dates, business 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 242 dates, premium economy 242 dates, business 243 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 324 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business 326 dates, first 302 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 281 dates, premium economy 176 dates, business 158 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ORD to MUC?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ORD→MUC 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,821 miles with Miles & More (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 55,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.