United States to Cayman Islands Β· 1,614 miles (2,597 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) flights

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8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,614 miles (2,597 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando and more.

How many miles ORD to GCM 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$29–38
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines17,500$54
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines18,000$5.60–355.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines20,500$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 5 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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to GCM

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to GCM with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to GCM with one stop

23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Cayman Airways
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Cayman Airways logo
  • Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Cayman Airways logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Nassau (NAS)United Airlines and American Airlines, then British Airways
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    British Airways logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Montego Bay (MBJ)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Cayman Airways
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    United Airlines logo
    Cayman Airways logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
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    WestJet logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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See all 23 in Routes

ORD to GCM: common questions

How many miles does ORD to GCM cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). 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 GCM?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM).

How far is Chicago from Grand Cayman Island by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Grand Cayman Island (GCM) are 1,614 miles (2,597 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 GCM 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 Grand Cayman Island?

The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Tampa (TPA), Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA) and Charlotte (CLT). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

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.