Etihad Guest award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Etihad Guest award space for SFO→ORD in economy and business. Lowest economy: 23,000 miles + $30.93 (economy space on 260 dates). Lowest business: 40,000 miles + $42.40 (business space on 269 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 23,000 miles + $30.93
- economy space on 260 dates
- Lowest business
- 40,000 miles + $42.40
- business space on 269 dates
Etihad Guest award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest award AwardTool observed on SFO→ORD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 23,000 miles + $30.93 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 260 | See dates | |
| Business | 40,000 miles + $42.40 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 269 | 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 Etihad Guest award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 23,000 miles + $30.93 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 23,000 miles + $30.93 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 23,000 miles + $30.93 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,000 miles + $42.40 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,000 miles + $42.40 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,000 miles + $42.40 | 3 | 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.
Best months to fly SFO to ORD with Etihad Guest
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 23,000 (13 dates) | 40,000 (12 dates) | |
| 23,000 (22 dates) | 40,000 (25 dates) | |
| 23,000 (24 dates) | 40,000 (25 dates) | |
| 23,000 (27 dates) | 40,000 (25 dates) | |
| 23,000 (26 dates) | 40,000 (28 dates) | |
| 23,000 (23 dates) | 40,000 (25 dates) | |
| 23,000 (27 dates) | 40,000 (22 dates) | |
| 23,000 (27 dates) | 40,000 (22 dates) | |
| 23,000 (14 dates) | 40,000 (26 dates) | |
| 23,000 (21 dates) | 40,000 (24 dates) | |
| 23,000 (30 dates) | 40,000 (30 dates) | |
| 23,000 (6 dates) | 40,000 (5 dates) |
How to get Etihad Guest miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1 day
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Etihad Guest vs other programs on SFO–ORD
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.47 | — | 60,000 pts + $48.79 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 25,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 38,000 pts + $5.60 | 25,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,300 pts + $5.60Lowest | 95,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 50,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $30.93 | — | 40,000 pts + $42.40 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 34,800 pts + taxes not reported | 84,000 pts + taxes not reportedLowest | 74,800 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 13,600 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | — | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 70,000 pts + $5.60 | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 87,500 pts + $11.20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | — | — | 37,500 pts + $9.53 |
Questions about Etihad Guest award flights from SFO to ORD
What's the lowest Etihad Guest award from San Francisco to Chicago O’Hare?
In economy, 23,000 miles + $30.93. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 260 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:19 UTC). In business, 40,000 miles + $42.40. Etihad Guest showed business award space on 269 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop SFO to ORD awards with Etihad Guest?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Etihad Guest award space in economy and business, from 23,000 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Etihad Guest?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1 day) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Etihad Guest award prices from SFO to 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 Aug 2027 departures: 23,000 miles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.