How many Avios from London to Chicago?
Reward Flight Saver pricing for London → Chicago (ORD) in Economy and Business Class, plus First Class, which is not in Reward Flight Saver, so its cash charges vary.
Prices from Head for Points, 1 August 2026
TL;DR
London → Chicago on British Airways starts at 27,500 Avios off-peak in Economy, 88,000 in Business, and 75,000 in First. Off-peak dates and the BA Amex 2-4-1 voucher unlock the best value.
BA Avios required for London → Chicago
Planning to fly from London to Chicago using British Airways Avios? This guide shows exactly how many Avios you need for all cabins, with the Reward Flight Saver taxes for 2026 (First Class is not in Reward Flight Saver, so its cash charges vary). Whether you're looking at Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class — here's the full peak and off-peak breakdown.
Ready to look for actual award seats? Use Award Travel Finder's BA search — or just ask the agent.
Economy
Premium Economy
Business (Club World)
First Class
Complete Avios Pricing Table for London to Chicago
Current 2025 Avios requirements and taxes - One-way prices from London to Chicago (ORD)
| Cabin Class | Off-Peak Avios | Off-Peak Taxes | Peak Avios | Peak Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Economy
World Traveller
|
27,500 | £75 | 33,000 | £75 |
|
Premium Economy
World Traveller Plus
|
46,750 | £205 | 66,000 | £205 |
|
Business Class
Club World
|
88,000 | £249.5 | 99,000 | £249.5 |
|
First Class
Club Suite First
|
75,000 | Cash charges vary | 88,000 | Cash charges vary |
Note: Prices shown are one-way. Double these amounts for return flights. Taxes and charges are per person and may vary slightly.
Amex BA Premium Plus card
The fastest way to earn the Avios you need for your London to Chicago flight. Get up to 25,000 bonus Avios plus earn the valuable 2-4-1 Companion Voucher when you spend £15,000 in a card year.
The fastest way to earn the Avios you need for your London to Chicago flight. Earn bonus Avios and transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios.
- 2-4-1 companion voucher on all flights including First Class
- Earn 3 Avios per £1 on British Airways purchases
- Transfer points from Amex Membership Rewards to BA Avios
- Earn bonus points on everyday purchases
Peak vs Off-Peak Dates for London to Chicago
Best Strategies for Booking London to Chicago with Avios
Frequently asked questions — London → Chicago
How many Avios do I need for a return flight to Chicago?
For Economy class, you'll need 55,000 Avios off-peak or 66,000 Avios peak, plus £150-£150 in taxes. For First Class, you'll need 150,000 Avios off-peak or 176,000 Avios peak.
Can I use my companion voucher for Chicago?
Yes! British Airways 2-4-1 companion vouchers work on all routes including London to Chicago. You can use them in all cabin classes, including First Class.
When is the best time to book award flights to Chicago?
Book exactly 355 days in advance when BA releases new award inventory. For Chicago, off-peak dates typically offer the best value and availability. Check multiple dates around your preferred travel period.
Are there any additional fees for booking online?
No booking fees apply when redeeming Avios online through ba.com. In Economy, Premium Economy and Club World, the taxes and charges shown above are the only additional costs beyond your Avios. First Class is not in Reward Flight Saver, so its cash charges vary by flight and can be much higher.
Just ask the agent.
It'll search BA, Iberia, and oneworld partners for available Avios seats to Chicago — and price them in plain English.
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