United States to Canada Β· 1,382 miles (2,224 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC): American Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,382 miles (2,224 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Winnipeg and Edmonton and more.

How many miles ORD to YYC 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 Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$71.61–80.61
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet12,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$54
Delta SkyMilesOn WestJet12,500$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$29–33.50
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$29–33.50
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 9 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 YYC

  • 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
  • WestJet logo
    WestJetNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book ORD to YYC with points

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

ORD to YYC with one stop

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

  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Winnipeg (YWG)United Airlines, then Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more
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    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Flair Airlines logo
  • Via Edmonton (YEG)United Airlines, then Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more
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    Air Canada logo
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    4N
  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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    WestJet logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then WestJet
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then WestJet
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    United Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Flair Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
    Alaska Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Flair Airlines logo
  • Via Portland (PDX)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 1 more, then WestJet
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Ottawa (YOW)United Airlines, then Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more
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    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more, then WestJet
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
    WestJet logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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See all 22 in Routes

ORD to YYC: common questions

How many miles does ORD to YYC 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 YYC?

American Airlines (oneworld), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC).

How far is Chicago from Calgary by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Calgary (YYC) are 1,382 miles (2,224 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 YYC award flights?

24 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 16 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 Calgary?

The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Winnipeg (YWG), Edmonton (YEG), Denver (DEN) and Detroit (DTW). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.

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.