United States Β· 1,338 miles (2,153 km)

Sun Valley (SUN) to Chicago (ORD) flights

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

An economy award from Sun Valley (SUN) to Chicago (ORD) 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 Sun Valley (SUN) to Chicago (ORD): 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 SUN to ORD 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$33.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SUN to ORD

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

Book SUN to ORD with points

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

SUN to ORD 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
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • 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
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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SUN to ORD: common questions

How many miles does SUN to ORD 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 SUN to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Sun Valley (SUN) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Sun Valley from Chicago by plane?

Sun Valley (SUN) and Chicago (ORD) 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 SUN to ORD 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 Sun Valley and Chicago?

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.