Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ) 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 Halifax (YHZ): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,235 miles (1,988 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Toronto and Detroit and more.
How many miles ORD to YHZ 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 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $54 |
| 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 | $29–38 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–38 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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 YHZ
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to YHZ 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 YHZ with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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- Via Toronto (YTZ)Porter Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then WestJet
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Ottawa (YOW)United Airlines, then Air Canada and Porter Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Winnipeg (YWG)United Airlines, then WestJet
ORD to YHZ: common questions
How many miles does ORD to YHZ 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 YHZ?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ).
How far is Chicago from Halifax by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Halifax (YHZ) are 1,235 miles (1,988 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 YHZ 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 Halifax?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Toronto (YTZ), Detroit (DTW), Montreal (YUL) and Ottawa (YOW). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
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.