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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$1,161
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$1,095
Miyakojima
Miyakojima1 stop$2,837
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$1,161
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$1,095
Miyakojima
Miyakojima1 stop$2,837

Book Cheap Chicago to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Japan

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 6:40 am
ORD
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KIX
24h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:30 pm - 1:55 pm
KIX
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
$1,095Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 2:50 pm
ORD
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KIX
32h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:35 pm - 1:55 pm
KIX
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ORD
34h 20m
1 stop
$1,111Cathay Pacific
Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 28
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5:45 pm - 10:00 pm
ORD
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KIX
38h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:42 am
KIX
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ORD
43h 22m
2 stops
$1,132Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
EVA Air Logo
11:30 pm - 10:00 am
ORD
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UKB
19h 30m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
11:00 am - 7:35 pm
UKB
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ORD
23h 35m
1 stop
$1,242EVA Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 6:00 pm
ORD
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UKB
27h 30m
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EVA Air Logo
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
UKB
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ORD
39h 45m
1 stop
$1,280EVA Air
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Air Canada Logo
7:11 am - 6:55 pm
ORD
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ITM
21h 44m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 8:12 pm
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ORD
20h 12m
2 stops
$1,459Air Canada
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Aug 5
Japan Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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ITM
19h 10m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 11:00 am
ITM
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ORD
17h 35m
1 stop
$1,602Japan Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Aug 6
Japan Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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ITM
23h 21m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 11:00 am
ITM
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ORD
14h 40m
1 stop
$1,604Japan Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 12
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 6:55 pm
ORD
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ITM
21h 45m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 8:05 pm
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ORD
21h 15m
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$1,621Air Canada
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 8:25 pm
ORD
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ITM
15h 55m
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American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 7:56 pm
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ORD
19h 26m
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$1,627American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $1,065 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,100.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,088 on average. Morning departures are around 15% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,377.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Japan?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,384, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Japan is August, when tickets cost $108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,010 and $1,991 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Japan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Japan, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Japan, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Japan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Japan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$515
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago to Osaka Kansai Intl

Flights from Chicago to Japan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Japan 
MamiFlew with Japan Airlines
ORD
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NRT
May 2026
I did not find particularly good stuff in Entertainment (movies and TV), so you may want to bring what you like.
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
ORD
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HND
Jan 2025
Consider light carry-ons to give yourself stretch room for economy and quick onboarding and off boarding especially with connecting flights.
RogerFlew with ANA
ORD
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HND
Feb 2024
The extra leg room and been able to recline better is worth the extra money. I bidding on the premium and offered the least they would accept and got it.

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Japan?

    Yes, citizens of the United States will need a visa in order to enter Japan, no matter what your purpose and length of stay are. Travelers from the US can apply for this visa exclusively online. The application form takes about 10min to fill out and the visa should then be processed within 2-4 business days. The valid visa will be sent to your email address.

  • Where should I fly to in Japan if I want to visit Okinawa?

    Okinawa is located off the mainland of Japan, but the easiest way to get there from Chicago is to fly directly there. It is cheaper than flying to a closer destination on the mainland and will take less time as well. There are no direct flights to Okinawa from Chicago, but most of the routes only have one layover.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Japan?

    Yes, the most common nonstop flights from Chicago to Japan are into Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT). However, nonstop flights to other Japanese destinations from Chicago are difficult to find and are usually not available. If you are looking for a direct flight, it’s best to fly into NRT and continue your journey to your destination via public transport.

  • Which airport is closest to Mount Fuji?

    Mount Fuji is located in the city of Fujinomiya, nestled between Tokyo and Kyoto. Therefore, NRT is the closest airport to Mount Fuji. If this is the main attraction you would like to visit while in Japan, you should fly into Tokyo’s Narita International Airport from Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Japan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Japan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Japan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • If you are flying from Chicago to Japan on a budget, consider flying into either Tokyo or Sapporo. These are the cheapest airports to fly into from Chicago with prices just under $1,000. Furthermore, flights to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) are fairly frequent from Chicago.
  • If you are hoping to visit many different destinations within Japan, flying to NRT will be the most convenient option. Tokyo is centrally located on the island and it is well-connected to the rest of the country both by air and by rail. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) is a hub for domestic flights in Japan, so this is an option as well.
  • If you are about to fly long-haul to any city in Japan, visit Chicago O’Hare’s Yoga Room to unwind and relax a little before your flight. The yoga room is located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 3 and is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The yoga room is equipped with video monitors displaying techniques and a changing room.
  • If you are looking for a nonstop flight to Japan from Chicago, you are in luck. Several airlines, such as American Airlines and United Airlines, offer nonstop flights from Chicago to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • If you are not flying into Tokyo, you can still find flights with only 1 or 2 stops along the way to other major cities in Japan such as Okinawa, Sapporo, Osaka, and Nagoya. American Airlines and Japan Airlines are the airlines most likely to offer flight routes with only one stopover along the way.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1825 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
Airline reviews

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

8.0 ExcellentMami, May 2026
ORD - NRT
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It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Horrible like always, flight was supposed to be at 11:40am, we ended up getting a different airplane at 3:25pm.

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

It was really fast to Tokyo. Much faster than the budget carriers. However a lot less space than international flights.

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The check-in started 3 minutes early; there were people lining up a half hour before. I was third, and I got checked in and passes in hand for my connection as well; I walked away from the desk one minute before it was even supposed to be open. Amazing. That said, the food on the first leg of my trip was not good, and I didn’t finish it. Second leg, it was tasty. You get a cup of Häagen-Dazs after dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. Will use again.

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

Seats were extremely cramped even for economy. Food was atrocious. Crew was fine but no follow up, additional drinks offered etc. For a 14 hour flight I expected more.

Boarding was good. Inflight service was good. Alcoholic drinks could have been served free.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

the check-in lady at ORD was extremely rude and unprofessional. very disappointed as it was supposed to be a celebration for my wife's birthday and it really put a damper on things. if i wanted to be treated like trash, i would have flown Economy! (as opposed to business class)

The plane was very cramped to point there was no way not to touch person beside you and a stewardess screamed at my son when I touched her arm to get her attention to let her know she forgot to give him his dinner when she passed him and gave a dinner to passenger behind him. Very inappropriate response and She never came back to apologize and other stewardess said she was sorry “if I felt” she was inappropriate. Horrible experience and she should be reprimanded for her behavior

Everything went smoothly — on-time departure and very organized boarding. We pre-ordered vegan meals, which were fine but not especially memorable. We may have had slightly higher expectations given it was a Japanese airline. It felt like a dinner meal than a breakfast. Overall, it was a good flight experience and we would recommend it.

This flight with a lot empty place , and I have more room, feeling comfortable.

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

The cabin crew was professional and there were plenty of movie choices, but the food was a bit sub-standard.

The flight was delayed an hour, but not because of Air Canada. The crew was polite, professional, and competent. The food was above average for Air Canada, but just fine. The stand out for me in the 10 hour flight was the entertainment package. The best of any airline I’ve experienced so far. Looking forward to my return flight to finish some more of the shows I was watching.

Very good!👍!especially the typhoon coming, the speaking Chinese language service is excellent 👍!

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

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