First Class From Chicago (ORD) in 2026: Every Airline, Where Each Flies and What It Costs
Four airlines fly first class to and from Chicago in our data, level with Dallas/Fort Worth for the sixth most of any US airport. Here is each one: where it flies, the aircraft, and what our scans say it costs.
By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated September 23, 2026
The Short Answer
Four airlines fly first class to and from Chicago in our data, level with Dallas/Fort Worth for the sixth most of any US airport. They reach three regions: Asia, with ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita; the Middle East, with Emirates to Dubai; and Europe, with British Airways to London Heathrow and Lufthansa to Munich.
On our desk library's flagship list here: Lufthansa's Allegris First on the A350-900 to Munich.
Air France, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and SWISS also fly between Chicago and their hubs, with no first class in our data.
Key Takeaways
- Four airlines fly first class at Chicago in our data, level with Dallas/Fort Worth for the sixth most of any US airport.
- Asia: ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita.
- The Middle East: Emirates to Dubai.
- Europe: British Airways to London Heathrow and Lufthansa to Munich.
- Flying here without first class in our data: Air France, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and SWISS.
First Class Between Chicago and Asia
One airline flies first class between Chicago and Asia in our data: ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. ANA's The Suite on the 777-300ER alternates with other aircraft on Chicago–Tokyo Haneda and Chicago–Tokyo Narita: check the seat map before you book. Our guide to the best first class to Japan compares every Tokyo option by US city. Schedule confirmed between 28 August and 1 September 2026.
| Airline | Route | Cabin | Distance | Est. flight time | Status | First-party evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | Chicago–Tokyo Haneda | The Suite (777-300ER) | 10,124 km | 12h 51m | Alternates with other aircraft | Desk library; Ticketed by Biirdee |
| ANA | Chicago–Tokyo Narita | The Suite (777-300ER) | 10,074 km | 12h 47m | Alternates with other aircraft | Desk library; Ticketed by Biirdee |
First Class Between Chicago and the Middle East
One airline flies first class between Chicago and the Middle East in our data: Emirates to Dubai. Our guide to the best first class to Dubai covers every US route and the aircraft to insist on. Schedule confirmed on 31 August 2026.
| Airline | Route | Cabin | Distance | Est. flight time | Status | First-party evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Chicago–Dubai | First class | 11,641 km | 14h 42m | Seen in our data | Ticketed by Biirdee; Fare scan |
First Class Between Chicago and Europe
Two airlines fly first class between Chicago and Europe in our data: British Airways to London Heathrow and Lufthansa to Munich. Our guide to the best first class to Europe compares every US city. Schedule confirmed between 2 and 3 September 2026.
| Airline | Route | Cabin | Distance | Est. flight time | Status | First-party evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Chicago–London Heathrow | First class | 6,344 km | 8h 14m | Seen in our data | Fare scan |
| Lufthansa | Chicago–Munich | Allegris First (A350-900) | 7,270 km | 9h 22m | Flagship route | Desk library |
What First Class From Chicago Costs in Cash
Median published round-trip fares per person from our 2026 fare scans, nonstop from Chicago. First and business come from different requests and travel dates, so read the multiple as a guide; negotiated fares typically land below published levels.
| Route (round trip) | Airline | First, median published fare | Business, median published fare | First costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago–London | British Airways | $9,942 (1 travel date) | Not in our scans | n/a |
Where These Numbers Come From
Every route in these tables is checked against the schedule snapshot behind our route pages, so a route appears only if the airline flies it; distance and flight time are the same estimates those pages use. The evidence column says how we know first class is on it: "Desk library" is Biirdee's own carrier and aircraft reference, updated September 2026; "Ticketed by Biirdee" means our desk has issued first class tickets on that airline there between November 2024 and September 2026; "Award scan" means our award scanners have seen first class seats released on it; "Fare scan" means our fare scans have priced a first class fare on the nonstop. Data as of 23 September 2026.
A flight counts for Chicago when one end is Chicago and at least one of those sources shows first class on it; fifth-freedom sectors count for the US city they serve. Fares are median published round-trip fares per person from our 2026 fare scans. Award prices are what our scanners recorded, not chart rates. For every other US city, see which US cities have international first class.
First Class From Chicago FAQs
Which airlines fly first class from Chicago?
In our data, four: ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, British Airways to London Heathrow, Emirates to Dubai, and Lufthansa to Munich.
Which airlines fly first class to Chicago from Asia?
One in our data: ANA from Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita.
Which airlines fly first class to Chicago from the Middle East?
One in our data: Emirates from Dubai.
Which airlines fly first class to Chicago from Europe?
Two in our data: British Airways from London Heathrow and Lufthansa from Munich.
Where does ANA fly first class to Chicago from?
From Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. ANA flies The Suite on the 777-300ER to Chicago from Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, alternating with other aircraft (check the seat map); our desk library lists both and our desk has ticketed both.
Where does British Airways fly first class to Chicago from?
From London Heathrow. British Airways flies first class to Chicago from London Heathrow; our fare scans have priced it. Our 2026 fare scans put first class from Chicago to London at $9,942 round trip.
Where does Emirates fly first class to Chicago from?
From Dubai. Emirates flies first class to Chicago from Dubai; our desk has ticketed it and our fare scans have priced it.
Where does Lufthansa fly first class to Chicago from?
From Munich. Lufthansa flies Allegris First on the A350-900 to Chicago from Munich; our desk library lists it.
How much is first class from Chicago?
Our 2026 fare scans found British Airways first class from Chicago to London at $9,942 round trip per person, at published fares. Negotiated fares typically land below published levels.
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