Economy award flights from Calgary (YYC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 9 programs for YYC→ORD. Lowest: 7,500 points + $79.96 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space on 322 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, American Airlines AAdvantage and 5 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 7,500 pts + $79.96
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 9 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 7,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on YYC→ORD, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $79.96 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $131.24 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 327 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $65.56 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 289 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,500 pts + $67.93 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 323 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $71.06 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL), WestJet (WS) | 7 | 40 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $59.96 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 317 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $76.84 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 7 | 179 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $101.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 160 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $86.33 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS) | 2 | 320 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $79.96 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $171.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $65.56 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,500 pts + $67.93 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $70.46 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $76.84 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $59.96 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $101.60 | 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 7,500 points; nonstop space on 167 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 62 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 15,500 miles; nonstop space on 257 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 14,500 miles; nonstop space on 9 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 305 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 162 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 66 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 20,700 points; nonstop space on 173 dates.
Best months for economy from YYC to ORD
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 28 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 7,500 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, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- United Airlines (UA): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- WestJet (WS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
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 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from YYC to ORD
What's the lowest economy award from Calgary to Chicago O’Hare?
7,500 points + $79.96 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 17:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on YYC→ORD?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (327 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (289 dates), Delta SkyMiles (323 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (40 dates), United MileagePlus (317 dates), Etihad Guest (179 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (160 dates) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (320 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from YYC to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, American Airlines AAdvantage, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Etihad Guest, Virgin Australia Velocity and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 7,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop economy space on 167 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from YYC 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 Dec 2026 departures: 7,500 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.