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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$1,033
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$901
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$1,033
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$901
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Japan flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Chicago to Japan cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago to Japan are running about 9% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,348 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago to Japan right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Japan on KAYAK in the last week:

• Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) from $901
• Fukuoka (FUK) from $954
• Okinawa Naha (OKA) from $956
• Kobe (UKB) from $957
• Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) from $973

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Japan?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,120. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,766.

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Japan?

Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 26% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Japan is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Japan are:

• Toyama (TOY) (avg. price $1,022)
• Kobe (UKB) (avg. price $1,075)
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) (avg. price $1,327)

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

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Japan, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 14% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Japan?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Japan during the night with average prices of $1,235. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,484.

Key details for Chicago to Japan flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$498
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 53% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Japan 
LawrenceFlew with Japan Airlines-Oct 2026
Give yourself time to navigate the various terminals and security
MamiFlew with Japan Airlines-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-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-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.

Your Chicago to Japan flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago to Japan?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago to Japan are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,142 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago to Japan?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago to Japan have ranged from $1,142 to $1,733.

  • What are the main airports serving Japan?

    Japan has 80 airports. The three busiest are Tokyo Narita (NRT) (46% of arrivals), Tokyo Haneda (HND) (44%) and Osaka Itami (ITM) (3%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Japan?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • Japan Airlines
    • ANA
    • United Airlines

  • Where in Japan can I fly nonstop from Chicago?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Chicago to Tokyo.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Chicago to Japan?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Japan average $1,441 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) (avg. price $928)
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) (avg. price $938)
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) (avg. price $995)

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Japan?

    Nonstop flights take 13h 34m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 13h 20m, from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • How often are flights from Chicago to Japan delayed and what's the average delay?

    26% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 30m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Japan?

    On flights from Chicago to Japan you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Japan?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in Japan is Akihabara Electric Town.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Japan?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Chicago to Japan departs at 10:25 am and the latest departs at 5:35 pm. Nonstop flights take about 13h 34m.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Japan flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 26% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 14% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: United Airlines, Japan Airlines, ANA, China Airlines and EVA Air.
  • If you're looking to save, Toyama (TOY) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Chicago. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Tokyo, which is the most popular destination in Japan. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan. If you'd rather save money, the route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is usually the cheapest.
  • 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 1954 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.7Crew
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.4Boarding
Airline reviews

I had a hard time checking in as my first and middle names lacked a space. The vendor spent a long time fixing it with the JAL. This should not have been a problem. Check in at ohare was good as Regina was very helpful and kind.

10.0 ExcellentJoan L, Oct 2026
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I had a hard time checking in as my first and middle names lacked a space. The vendor spent a long time fixing it with the JAL. This should not have been a problem. Check in at ohare was good as Regina was very helpful and kind.

It was just a short flight. The crew was nice. No major issue.

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.

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

I fell asleep, and the crew kindly left some snacks for me

Seats in "Premium Economy" were noticeably more comfortable than those in "Economy" and worth the price. My only reservation is that the foot rest did not go higher up. If it did, it would have made the seat much more comfortable.

The plane was dirty, there was trash in the seat pocket in front of me.

Particularly meals were great. Service’s were excellent as usual. .

Attentive crew, great service with regular rounds of drinks and trash collecting. Only complaint is the food, which was mediocre.

I was not given any food boats the times the entire flight. I had to go hungry for 10 hours the first flight and 12 hours the second one. They said they did not receive my special request for a vegetarian meal and they were very rude about it. I’m vegetarian because of religious reasons. I will never fly Japanese airlines ever again. And I really hope you are able to give me some compensation for this issue that was cars to me since you were also a Party to this whole transaction.

All was great on flight to Tokyo. The ROOM setup was very comfortable. Definitely will try to do again.

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

The ROOM was great. We would love to have it on all of our flights. LOL

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Everything was good may improve some alcohol drinks and amenities during fly

Wonderfully pleasant experience. Good meal and beverage selections. Professional air staff.

Wonderful. I love ANA airlines. It's the best so far. My first pick when I travel now.

Loved that leg room was great for economy, and food was definitely better than other American airlines, great selection of movies. My mom is happy.

I have never been a big fan of airplane meals

Seat was roomy enough . The Asian selection for a meal was good . The tortellini was not very good. Service was excellent. O

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

The guy in front of me was talking constantly, even when the pilot was making announcements. I found this very disrespectful to the pilot and to others.

We left 1.5 hours late due to a “maintenance” issue. Very poor communication as to when we would board & depart. The crew in First Class was uncharacteristically not friendly). Delay into Brussels cost me my connection to Rome so lost the entire first day of vacation ( had a 10:30am flight to Rome - ended up on a 6:55pm flight).

Everything was OK except the meals, that was overpriced chicken meat.

Miss My connection I had to take a flight from Indianapolis to Denver , then to san fransisco , sleep in sans fransisco en the flight to Los Cabos the next morning

The TVs on the plane were all broken and inoperable. No snacks or food were served. Plane was very old and uncomfortable.

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

Wonderful experience. Long distance travel is never easy but this flight was a treat. Flight crew was very attentive and friendly

Same as my Tulsa to Chicago flight, this one was quick and professional.

Boarding was delayed 50 minutes. The flight going to Chicago was canceled, causing lots of problems and causing me to rebook and miss an event. I was traveling with a colleague, and he was unable to get on the same flight after 40 minutes on the phone, which meant I had to wait for him after my arrival. My flight down was delayed an hour before take off, had to sit on the plane, then 30 minutes after landing to get to a gate. No real food, only juice/ water offered for the 3.5 hours on the plane. Not a good experience.

The code sharing reservation with United was messed up requiring extra trip to airport to fix. Air Canada customer service 2.5 hours on hold and resolved nothing.

I'm 6'8" (2.03m) so more legroom would alwqys be appreciated, especially on long international flights. The food choices were underwhelming.

Didn’t make it on the flight. Delayed then had to be rebooked, which in turn had me waiting at the airport for another 8 hours before next flight

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)

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.

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

Both departure and return flights had mechanical delays. Their planes are antiquated resulting in a two hour flight taking almost four hours to complete.

Crew were helpful, pilot kept us informed about turbulence, snack choice was awesome!

It was one of the worst I have ever had. The plane was over booked, and I did not have a seat. When I questioned why because I had booked this weeks in advance. I was brushed off to be advised they are trying to find someone to give up their seat. Only to be advised I would be boarding last. I had priority boarding in group 1-4. When I asked why I had to be last because that is not what I paid for I was advised it doesn't matter you will get a seat. The ticket person was very rude and unprofessional. The gate changed several times and it was going from one area to another area far away from where we were at. I feel like I should have been compensated in some kind of way because of the way I was treated. The ticket agent acted like it was my fault that the plane was over booked. Not one time was I apologized to for this inconvenience.

We did not fly on American Airlines from Chicago to London. We were rebooked on British Airways (by American Airlines) and our luggage was left behind. A full day delay and lost luggage.

I have posted the comments in the first flight leg.

First class snacks - stewardess gave out multiples to everyone until there was almost no selection left when she got back to me last in first class cabin. Nothing left that I would eat.

My feedback from the trip to Columbia to Chicago was meant for Chicago to Denver.

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

After boarding, the AC was shut off on the flight. At business class, I really could not breathe. I was absolutely dripping sweat. I was told by the FA that there was nothing they could do but I could stand by the door until departure. So, that's what I did. I was clearly in the way while the FAs were trying to do their work, but I had to be able to breathe. After that, of course, I had sweated up a lot so was very uncomfortable for the six hour flight.

DELAYED AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN - not only that, you delay in 20 minute increments for hours and hours instead of having an accurate delay understanding.

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