United States to Spain Β· 4,407 miles (7,093 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona (BCN) flights

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19,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona (BCN) starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona (BCN): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,407 miles (7,093 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montreal, Toronto and Halifax and more.

How many miles ORD to BCN costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines19,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines24,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–705.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–200.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines27,000$29–38
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines27,500$25.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines29,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines32,000$5.60–355.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to BCN

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to BCN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to BCN with one stop

45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and American Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Madrid (MAD)Iberia the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Ryanair, Vueling and 2 more
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  • Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
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ORD to BCN: common questions

How many miles does ORD to BCN cost?

In economy it starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and British Airways Club (25,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BCN?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona (BCN).

How far is Chicago from Barcelona by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Barcelona (BCN) are 4,407 miles (7,093 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to BCN award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Barcelona?

The most direct connections are through Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Halifax (YHZ), Madrid (MAD) and Boston (BOS). On 36 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.