Award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for SEA→ORD. Lowest economy: 10,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first: 25,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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SEA to ORD at a glance
- From
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, United States (SEA)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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 Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 313 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 238 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.25 | 1 stopNonstop from 18,000 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 268 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 235 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 264 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 260 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 312 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $30.93 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 293 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 2 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $42.40 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 268 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 305 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $33.53 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 176 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.97 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 31,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 313 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 3 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 181 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and 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 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.99 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 31,900 pts + $5.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 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 10,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 30,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 25,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SEA to ORD on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,200 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (25 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 25,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (18 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (21 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Seattle to Chicago O’Hare award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 20:41 UTC). In business, 30,000 miles + $5.60 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 2 departure dates (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 15:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SEA→ORD?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, first 319 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 235 dates, first 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, first 326 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 238 dates, business 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, first 313 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 293 dates, business 268 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 268 dates, business 176 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 312 dates, business 305 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SEA to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 10,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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 SEA→ORD 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, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with LifeMiles (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.