Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for ZRH→ORD. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $267.23 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 48,500 points + $441.51 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest first class: 85,000 miles + $101.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at a glance
- From
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 16 more
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $267.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 119 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $226.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 292 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $164.66 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 7 | 151 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $60.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $89.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +6 more | 4 | 327 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $344.17 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 249 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $73.35 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 171 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $74.79 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 105 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $54.83 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +8 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $78.63 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 279 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $62.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 305 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $268.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 9+ | 284 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $274.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $323.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 291 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $155.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 9+ | 220 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $92.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 292 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $74.79 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 7 | 46 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $54.83 | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 75,400 pts + $1,097.48 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 183 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 165,000 pts + $62.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 313 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,500 pts + $441.51 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $89.69 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +3 more | 4 | 303 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $99.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 298 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $464.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 7 | 292 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $74.79 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 2 | 30 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $84.39 | 1 stopNonstop from 88,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $101.60 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,041.68 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 184 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 82,500 pts + $73.59 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Condor (DE), Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY) | 2 | 115 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 303 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $180.72 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 156 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.81 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $80.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 1 | 81 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $101.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 6 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,007.77 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 319,692 pts + $803.49 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 99 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 7 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $267.23 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $73.35 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $274.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $55.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $98.89 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $55.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $80.69 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $101.89 | — | 2 stops | 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 30,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 108 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 311 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 88,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 314 dates.
Best months to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (25 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (24 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (15 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (25 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (17 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 70,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (18 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 48,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 85,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 319,692 · Etihad Guest (13 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (3 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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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Search Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Questions about award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $267.23 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 119 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:38 UTC). In business class, 48,500 points + $441.51 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, premium economy 292 dates, business class 298 dates, first class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 220 dates, business class 303 dates, first class 81 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 279 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, premium economy 313 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 322 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 284 dates, business class 115 dates, first class 99 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 292 dates, premium economy 291 dates, business class 292 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 249 dates, premium economy 183 dates, business class 184 dates, first class 14 dates); SAS EuroBonus (economy 105 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 30 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 award prices from Zurich (ZRH) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (25 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 55,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.