Chicago (ORD) to Sun Valley (SUN) flights

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Sun Valley (SUN) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sun Valley (SUN): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,338 miles (2,153 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix and more.
How many miles ORD to SUN 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 | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60β45.60 |
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 SUN
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

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

Book ORD to SUN 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 SUN with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way




ORD to SUN: common questions
How many miles does ORD to SUN cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). 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 SUN?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sun Valley (SUN).
How far is Chicago from Sun Valley by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Sun Valley (SUN) are 1,338 miles (2,153 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 SUN 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 Sun Valley?
The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Salt Lake City (SLC), Phoenix (PHX), Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
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.









