Chicago (ORD) to Helsinki (HEL) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Helsinki (HEL) starts at 24,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $55.60. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Helsinki (HEL): Finnair. The two airports are 4,424 miles (7,119 km) apart. Finnair is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Reykjavik, Toronto and Edinburgh and more.
How many miles ORD to HEL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia ClubOn Finnair | 24,000 | $55.60–305.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Finnair | 24,000 | $5.60–175.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Finnair | 27,000 | $149–293.50 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Finnair | 27,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Finnair | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Finnair | 30,000 | $25.60–1,055.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Finnair | 30,000 | $56–117.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Finnair | 34,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Finnair | 37,000 | $125.60–405.60 |
Business and first class prices 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 HEL
- Finnaironeworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book ORD to HEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Finnair
- American AAdvantageBooks Finnair
- British Airways ClubBooks Finnair
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Finnair
- Finnair PlusBooks Finnair
- Iberia ClubBooks Finnair
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Finnair
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Finnair
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Finnair
ORD to HEL with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines, Air Canada and 1 more, then Finnair
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Finnair
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Finnair
- Via Dublin (DUB)American Airlines, Aer Lingus and 1 more, then Finnair
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via London (LHR)American Airlines, British Airways and 1 more, then Finnair
- Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then Finnair
- Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines, then Finnair
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa, United Airlines and 1 more, then Finnair and Lufthansa City Airlines
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Krakow (KRK)LOT - Polish Airlines, then Finnair
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS and United Airlines, then Finnair
ORD to HEL: common questions
How many miles does ORD to HEL cost?
In economy it starts at 24,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $55.60. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (27,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (27,500). 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 HEL?
Finnair (oneworld) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Helsinki (HEL).
How far is Chicago from Helsinki by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Helsinki (HEL) are 4,424 miles (7,119 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 HEL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 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 Helsinki?
The most direct connections are through Reykjavik (KEF), Toronto (YYZ), Edinburgh (EDI), Copenhagen (CPH) and New York (JFK). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Icelandair through Reykjavik.
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.