About This Route
Chicago to Buenos Aires is served by British Airways, United Airlines, Emirates and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Virgin Points | 25,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,500 | 145,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 | 95,000 | 180,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 44,000 | 121,000 | -- |
| Flying Blue | 45,000 | 87,500 | -- |
| Aeroplan | 45,000 | 75,000 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 55,000 | 110,000 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 | 140,000 | 245,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
United Airlines
UA
Emirates
EK
LATAM Airlines
LA
Best Programs for This Route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,500 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 95,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 121,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 87,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 75,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 110,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 140,000 ptsBooking Tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Chicago to Buenos Aires?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 20,000 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Chicago to Buenos Aires with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 50,000 points one-way. Other options include Virgin Points at 95,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for ORD to EZE?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Virgin Points, Qatar Avios, Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Avios (BA), Flying Blue, Aeroplan, Turkish Miles, Etihad Guest. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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