Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
The data runs November 2026–October 2027. Only two months in the calendar data carry prices: December 2026 at 12,500 points and January 2027 at 15,000.
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Chicago to Puerto Vallartaaward flights
Compare 5 loyalty programs for Chicago to Puerto Vallarta award flights, with economy seats from 12,500 points.
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Route snapshot
Chicago to Puerto Vallarta shows nonstop award space on American Airlines. The data shows five programs pricing it, and the cheapest economy award is 12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan. With this many programs in play, the same seat can price very differently depending on where you book it. Below, every program pricing ORD–PVR is compared side by side and refreshed daily.
- Route
- ORD to PVR
- Direct service
- 62 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 5
- Best economy price
- From 12,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 86,000 pts
- Best business price
- From 35,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 25,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air CanadaAC | 12,500Lowest | Not available | 156,100pts | Not available |
 United AirlinesUA | 12,500Lowest | Not available | 35,000Lowest | 25,000Lowest |
 DeltaDL | 16,000pts | Not available | Not available | 72,000pts |
 American AirlinesAA | 21,000pts | Not available | 40,000pts | Not available |
 AeromexicoAM | 22,000pts | 86,000Lowest | 72,000pts | 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 Puerto Vallarta price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 12,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 12,500 |
| Jan 2027 | 15,000 |
| 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, Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 12,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
5 airlines with award seats between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaACAeromexicoAMDeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Chicago to Puerto Vallarta with points.
About this route
Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico and 2 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 5 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Chicago–Puerto Vallarta Flights
This route runs from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: American Airlines. Only about 11% of the award options in the data are nonstop, so most results connect.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Chicago–Puerto Vallarta with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat connects once; skipping the connection means an economy nonstop on American Airlines at a higher price. Taxes and fees on the economy floor run about $140, above the route's typical economy taxes. Moving up to business costs about 2.8 times the economy points. Flexible bank points can reach Air Canada Aeroplan; confirm the space first, since transfers can't be undone.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Air Canada Aeroplan wins economy at 12,500 points. United MileagePlus takes business class at 35,000 points. Air Canada Aeroplan lists first class from 25,000 points, but the fare connects, which usually means first on one leg only; read every segment. Also in the mix: Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, and Aeromexico Rewards. Decide the cabin first: Air Canada Aeroplan wins economy, and from business class up, United MileagePlus does.
Airlines & Routing Options
Only American Airlines (oneworld) shows nonstop award space between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta in the data; partner programs across oneworld can price it alongside American AAdvantage. Beyond the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data change planes in Toronto, Atlanta, and Mexico City. Only five airlines hold award inventory here, so shifting dates is the main lever when space runs out.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for Chicago–Puerto Vallarta, which makes date flexibility the lever here. Out of Chicago, Aruba (9,000 points) and Athens (9,500) are cheaper redemptions 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 Puerto Vallarta.
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ORDLAXChicago to Los Angeles
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ORDMUCChicago to Munich
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ORDSEAChicago to Seattle
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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 Puerto Vallarta route.
Economy currently starts at 12,500 points one-way through Air Canada Aeroplan, with one stop. There are five programs pricing this route, and the cheapest isn't always the obvious one. The live table above has the current low in each cabin.