Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR): Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,759 miles (2,831 km) apart. Air Canada and United Airlines are in Star Alliance and American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Calgary and Seattle and more.
How many miles ORD to YVR 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $43.61–92.61 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $54–94 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $25.60–445.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–38 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $25.60–445.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $25.60–445.60 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to YVR
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to YVR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
ORD to YVR with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Winnipeg (YWG)United Airlines, then Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more
- Via Edmonton (YEG)United Airlines, then Air Canada, Flair Airlines and 1 more
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then WestJet
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Air Canada and WestJet
- Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
ORD to YVR: common questions
How many miles does ORD to YVR cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). 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 YVR?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR).
How far is Chicago from Vancouver by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Vancouver (YVR) are 1,759 miles (2,831 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 YVR award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 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 Vancouver?
The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Calgary (YYC), Seattle (SEA), Winnipeg (YWG) and Edmonton (YEG). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.
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.