Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for SZX→ORD in economy and premium economy. Lowest economy: 64,300 points + $376.38 (economy space on 47 dates). Lowest premium economy: 164,700 points + $325.14 (premium economy space on 8 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 64,300 points + $376.38
- economy space on 47 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 164,700 points + $325.14
- premium economy space on 8 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on SZX→ORD in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 64,300 points + $376.38 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Emirates (EK), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 47 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 164,700 points + $325.14 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 8 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 64,300 points + $376.38 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 64,300 points + $376.38 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 64,300 points + $376.38 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 164,700 points + $325.14 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 164,700 points + $325.14 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 276,500 points + $614.64 | 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 Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 47 of 75 | 62% | |
| Premium Economy | 8 of 75 | 10% |
Best months to fly from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 64,300 (9 dates) | — | |
| 64,300 (21 dates) | 164,700 (8 dates) | |
| 64,300 (5 dates) | — | |
| 64,300 (5 dates) | — | |
| 64,300 (1 date) | — | |
| 64,300 (6 dates) | — |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,146 pts + $119.30 | 121,210 pts + $109.44 | 102,500 pts + $122.24Lowest | 140,000 pts + $120.54Lowest |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 59,000 pts + $83.13 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $334.83 | — | 225,000 pts + $64.43Mixed cabin | 225,000 pts + $64.43 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $46.53 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $64.47 | 145,000 pts + $64.47 | 495,000 pts + $76.59Mixed cabin | 410,000 pts + $73.52 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $324.58Lowest | 86,000 pts + $325.14 | 151,250 pts + $1,203.23 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 90,000 pts + $314.93 | — | 122,000 pts + $314.93Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 82,100 pts + taxes not reported | 782,200 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,300 pts + $376.38 | 164,700 pts + $325.14 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $44.43 | 71,500 pts + $41.29Lowest | 250,000 pts + $41.29Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
How many points do you need to fly from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 64,300 points + $376.38, the lowest price in each of 6 months, with award space on 47 departure dates (newest observation Oct 19, 2026); premium economy 164,700 points + $325.14, with award space on 8 departure dates (newest observation Oct 1, 2026). Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
In economy, 64,300 points + $376.38. Seen Sep 22, 2026, 18:32 UTC for an Oct 24, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 47 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 21:19 UTC). In premium economy, 164,700 points + $325.14. Seen Oct 1, 2026, 20:16 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed premium economy award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 1, 2026, 20:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Shenzhen (SZX) 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 Nov 2026 departures: 64,300 points (21 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.