About This Route
Chicago to Frankfurt is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 11 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 15,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Qatar Avios | 20,000 | 42,500 | 85,000 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 22,500 | 55,000 | 82,500 |
| Virgin Points | 25,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 | 55,000 | 100,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 42,500 | 85,000 | 150,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 108,500 | 148,000 |
| Asia Miles | 45,000 | 103,500 | 150,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
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
Qatar Airways
QR
Cathay Pacific
CX
Etihad Airways
EY
Japan Airlines
JL
JetBlue
B6
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Condor
DE
Aer Lingus
EI
Alaska Airlines
AS
American Airlines
AA
Emirates
EK
LATAM Airlines
LA
Best Programs for This Route
Turkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 42,500 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 55,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 55,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 85,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 108,500 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 103,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Turkish Miles offers the cheapest economy award at 15,000 points
- Best business class value: Turkish Miles at 30,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via Avios (BA)
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt?
The cheapest option is Turkish Miles starting at 15,000 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 Frankfurt with points?
Turkish Miles offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include Qatar Avios at 42,500 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for ORD to FRA?
You can book this route with Turkish Miles, Qatar Avios, ANA Mileage Club, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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