Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
The data runs November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
ORDBNA
Chicago to Nashvilleaward flights
Compare 3 loyalty programs for Chicago to Nashville award flights, with economy seats from 4,500 points.
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Route snapshot
Chicago to Nashville shows nonstop award space on American Airlines and United Airlines. Only three programs price it, and the cheapest economy award is 4,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, on an American Airlines nonstop. With so few programs in play, date flexibility does more work than program choice. The tables below compare ORD–BNA pricing across all three programs.
- Route
- ORD to BNA
- Direct service
- 29 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 2
- Best economy price
- From 4,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 19,300 pts
- Best first class price
- From 9,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 4,500Lowest | 19,300Lowest | 9,000Lowest |
 United AirlinesUA | 8,500pts | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/2/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Chicago and Nashville price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 4,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 4,500 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 4,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
2 airlines with award seats between Chicago and Nashville, nonstop or connecting.
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What to know before booking Chicago to Nashville with points.
About this route
Chicago to Nashville is served by American Airlines, United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 3 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 4,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Chicago–Nashville Flights
This route runs from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA). The nonstop award space in the data is split between American Airlines and United Airlines. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A319 and Embraer 175. About 37% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Chicago–Nashville with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on an American Airlines nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. Taxes and fees on that seat run about $26, above the route's typical economy taxes. Moving up to business costs about 4 times the economy points. A nonstop first-class seat undercuts business here, so price it before settling. Hold off on converting flexible points until the seat is confirmed bookable; there's no undoing a transfer.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Alaska Atmos Rewards wins economy at 4,500 points and first class at 9,000, both on American Airlines nonstops. Qantas Frequent Flyer takes business class at 19,300 points on an American Airlines nonstop. Virgin Australia Velocity also prices the route and is worth a cross-check before transferring. The cheapest program changes twice across the cabins, so match the program to the seat before moving points.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, Chicago–Nashville has nonstop seats from American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance), which puts partner programs from both alliances in play for a nonstop. The lowest business-class award here is a oneworld partner booking: the American Airlines nonstop through Qantas Frequent Flyer. Only two airlines show award space here, but three programs sell their seats, so the program matters more than the carrier.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Neither Chicago nor Nashville shows a same-metro alternate airport in the data, so the live price table above is the one to watch. For another option from Chicago, Aruba prices from 9,000 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Chicago to Nashville.
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ORDJFKChicago to New York
From 7,500 ptsBusiness 25,000 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Chicago to Nashville route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 4,500 points one-way through Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, nonstop. With three programs pricing the route, it pays to check all three. Per-cabin lows from the last check are in the pricing table above.