Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
The data runs November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for five months. Across well-covered months, January 2027 is the cheapest (6,369 points), ahead of November and December 2026 (7,500).
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Chicago to Denveraward flights
Compare 3 loyalty programs for Chicago to Denver award flights, with economy seats from 6,369 points.
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Route snapshot
Chicago to Denver shows nonstop award space on United Airlines and American Airlines. Just three programs price the route, and the cheapest economy award is 6,369 points with Lufthansa Miles & More, on a United Airlines nonstop. With so few programs in play, date flexibility does more work than program choice. This page lines up every program on ORD–DEN in one place.
- Route
- ORD to DEN
- Direct service
- 636 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 3
- Best economy price
- From 6,369 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 29,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 15,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 United AirlinesUA | 6,369Lowest | Not available | Not available |
 American AirlinesAA | 7,500pts | 29,000Lowest | 15,000Lowest |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 12,500pts | Not available | 20,000pts |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/1/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Chicago and Denver price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthJanuary 2027 · 6,369 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 7,500 |
| Dec 2026 | 7,500 |
| Jan 2027 | 6,369 |
| Feb 2027 | 7,500 |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | 25,000 |
| 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 |
Jan, Nov, Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 6,369 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
3 airlines with award seats between Chicago and Denver, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Chicago to Denver with points.
About this route
Chicago to Denver is served by American Airlines, Alaska 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 6,369 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Chicago–Denver Flights
This route runs from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN). The nonstop award space in the data is split between United Airlines and American Airlines. The Airbus A319 and Airbus A321neo both appear on those nonstop award segments. Nonstops account for about 19% of the award options in the data.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Chicago–Denver with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor is a partner booking on a United Airlines nonstop, with no connection to trade off against the points. Its $319 in taxes and fees is the catch, well above the route's typical economy taxes; more points and less cash can come out ahead. Moving up to business costs about 5 times the economy points. A nonstop first-class seat undercuts business here, so price it before settling.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Lufthansa Miles & More takes economy at 6,369 points on a United Airlines nonstop. Qantas Frequent Flyer is cheapest in business class at 29,000 points on an American Airlines nonstop. Alaska Atmos Rewards wins first class at 15,000 points on an American Airlines nonstop. The cheapest program changes twice across the cabins, so match the program to the seat before moving points.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, Chicago–Denver has nonstop seats from United Airlines (Star Alliance) and American Airlines (oneworld), which puts partner programs from both alliances in play for a nonstop. Connecting awards near the price floor run through San Diego and Seattle; they're the fallback when the nonstop is full. In business class, the floor sits on American Airlines, booked through oneworld partner Qantas Frequent Flyer. Only three airlines hold award inventory here. Set a route alert so new saver seats don't slip past.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for Chicago–Denver; the live price table above tracks the main pair. 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
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Chicago to Denver route.
At last check, the economy floor is 6,369 points one-way through Lufthansa Miles & More on United Airlines, nonstop. This route is priced by three programs, so compare them side by side. Each cabin's low at last check is in the pricing table above.