Economy award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 12 programs for SFO→ORD. Lowest: 9,300 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 318 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, JetBlue TrueBlue and 6 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 9,300 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 12 of 12
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 12,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on SFO→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 9,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 13,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 26,400 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 306 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.47 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 283 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 288 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $30.93 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 260 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 150 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 34,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 324 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 13,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.51 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 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 economy award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 263 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 15,500 miles; nonstop space on 309 dates.
- JetBlue TrueBlue: nonstop from 26,400 points; nonstop space on 243 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 330 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 232 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 237 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 20,700 points; nonstop space on 257 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 23,000 miles; nonstop space on 260 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 34,800 miles; nonstop space on 324 dates.
Best months for economy from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 9,300 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 9,300 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 |
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, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- JetBlue (B6): JetBlue TrueBlue and United MileagePlus
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
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 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
9,300 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Delta SkyMiles (318 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (309 dates), JetBlue TrueBlue (322 dates), United MileagePlus (330 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (306 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (17 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (283 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (288 dates), Etihad Guest (260 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (150 dates) and GOL Smiles (324 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 12,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop economy space on 263 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 9,300 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.