First-class award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first-class award space on 6 programs for SFO→ORD. Lowest: 25,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space on 322 dates. Nonstop first-class space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 25,000 points + $25.60
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 6 of 12
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330 of 330
- dates checked · United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 25,000 points + taxes vary
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first-class award each program showed on SFO→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 38,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 309 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 318 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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 first-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,500 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 in the observation window. 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.
How often first-class award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had first-class award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 322 of 322 | 100% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 309 of 328 | 94% | |
| United MileagePlus | 330 of 330 | 100% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 3 of 324 | under 1% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 318 of 318 | 100% | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17 of 329 | 5% |
Nonstop first-class award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 25,000 points; nonstop space on 271 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 38,000 miles; nonstop space on 309 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 330 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 37,500 points; nonstop space on 1 date.
Best months for first class from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8 |
Lowest first class award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way first-class award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no first-class space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 30,000 | 30,000 | 48,900 | 48,900 | 48,900 | 48,900 | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 | 56,100 |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 37,500 | 37,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | 57,300 | 50,500 | 50,600 | 55,300 | 55,300 | 55,300 | 57,300 | 57,300 | 57,300 | 57,300 | 57,300 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Clubpoints | — | 101,000 | 101,000 | 87,500 | — | 101,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
First class on nearby routes
The lowest first-class award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from San Francisco (SFO) and to Chicago O’Hare (ORD). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)Return direction | 25,000 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 326 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA)Also from SFO | 15,000 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 329 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC)Also from SFO | 16,500 pointsNonstop | Virgin Australia Velocity | 7 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)Also from SFO | 12,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 330 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis (MSP)Also from SFO | 25,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 325 |
| New York JFK to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Also to ORD | 15,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 293 |
| Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Also to ORD | 9,000 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 261 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Also to ORD | 25,000 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 326 |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about first-class award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest first-class award from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
25,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 7, 2026, 17:46 UTC for an Oct 17, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed first-class award space on 322 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first-class award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (309 dates), United MileagePlus (330 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (3 dates), Delta SkyMiles (318 dates) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (17 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first-class award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first-class award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 25,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop first-class space on 271 dates.
Which months had the lowest first-class 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 first-class award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 25,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.