Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH) flights

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH) 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 Athens (ATH): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 5,449 miles (8,770 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zurich, London and Dublin and more.
How many miles ORD to ATH 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 | 19,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 24,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60β705.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60β200.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $54 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 35,000 | $25.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 36,200 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 37,000 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to ATH
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to ATH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to ATH with one stop
40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way




- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way





- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way






- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way




GQ - Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines and 1 more


GQ - Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 3 more


GQ+2 - Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way




GQ - Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way



GQ - Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way



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- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet



- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way




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- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Naples (NAP)American Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet



- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way


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ORD to ATH: common questions
How many miles does ORD to ATH 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 ATH?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH).
How far is Chicago from Athens by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Athens (ATH) are 5,449 miles (8,770 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 ATH 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 Athens?
The most direct connections are through Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Dublin (DUB), Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU). On 32 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SWISS through Zurich.
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.









