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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
Tokyo1 stop$968
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$877
Miyakojima
Miyakojima1 stop$2,105
Okayama
Okayama2 stops$1,587
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$968
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$877
Miyakojima
Miyakojima1 stop$2,105
Okayama
Okayama2 stops$1,587

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Japan

Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 2:10 pmORD-NGO
32h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 am - 2:25 pmNGO-ORD
42h 15m1 stop
$875Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 3:15 pmORD-KIX
33h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:05 pm - 12:55 pmKIX-ORD
33h 50m1 stop
$877Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 6:55 pmORD-ITM
36h 15m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:05 pm - 8:10 pmITM-ORD
21h 05m2 stops
$884Air Canada
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Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27
Air Canada Logo
1:05 pm - 6:55 pmORD-ITM
38h 50m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 7:30 pmITM-ORD
20h 30m2 stops
$889Air Canada
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 29
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 9:05 pmORD-HND
13h 40mnonstop
ANA Logo
10:25 am - 7:20 amHND-ORD
11h 55mnonstop
$969ANA
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 29
ANA Logo
10:30 am - 3:00 pmORD-NRT
13h 30mnonstop
ANA Logo
5:05 pm - 1:50 pmNRT-ORD
11h 45mnonstop
$971ANA
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Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 30
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 5:45 pmORD-HND
13h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 7:20 amHND-ORD
11h 55mnonstop
$983United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 26
EVA Air Logo
11:30 pm - 7:10 pmORD-OKA
28h 40m1 stop
EVA Air Logo
10:15 am - 7:35 pmOKA-ORD
24h 20m1 stop
$989EVA Air
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Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, May 10
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 6:55 pmORD-OKA
28h 25m1 stop
EVA Air Logo
7:55 pm - 9:00 pmOKA-ORD
39h 05m1 stop
$996EVA Air
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:05 pmORD-OKA
35h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 7:20 amOKA-ORD
31h 05m1 stop
$1,040United Airlines
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Booking Insights

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 $753 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $753.

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 $1,324, 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 September, when tickets cost $1,008 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,798 and $1,762 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 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$418
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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 
Verified travelerFlew with ANAORD-HNDJan 2025
Consider light carry-ons to give yourself stretch room for economy and quick onboarding and off boarding especially with connecting flights.
RogerFlew with ANAORD-HNDFeb 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,119 on average. Morning departures are around 25% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,649.

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.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1004 reviews
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.6Boarding
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
Airline reviews

Great experienced staff and very pleasant compared to some other international airlines

10.0 ExcellentAshok, Nov 2025OKA - HND
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Great experienced staff and very pleasant compared to some other international airlines

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

Check in was fast, lounge was good. Special section for ANA passengers in the Plaza Premium lounge. Boarding was organized and quick. Crew was very nice. They ran out of the Japanese meal so they asked me to switch to the international meal. Beef was room temperature and not hot. It tasted ok. Japanese meal was served hot. Movies were not great. Chair was very old and recline was not good. TV monitor was very old and not HD. Plane layout in business was 2-2-2. Should switch to the 1-2-1 layout for more privacy. Overall flight was average to good. Service was good but hard product should be updated to compete against much nicer Taiwanese airlines.

They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

Everything was excellent. Only the fish entree in the Japanese meal was overcooked and quite dry but everything else was great

Great first time experience on this airline. Very professional staff and great service.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

I was able to change my flight last minute. It was more expensive, but that was my fault. Thank you for allowing me to fly!

I felt that the customer service improved compared to a several years ago.

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

Japan Airlines was excellent as usual once on the plane. Cabin crew was wonderful as usual. Boarding was solid on the Honolulu leg. For Thai Airways the boarding was less organized. I was in an earlier group but they weren’t clear with the numbers or instructions. Flight crew from Japan to Thailand was very good.

Terrible. Our flight was delayed by 15 hours. We lost a full day of our vacation.

highly recommend for trip to japan only reason why i gave good not excellent is because their selection of movies and tv shows in English is more limited .

We asked for Hindu vegetarian meal in advance and the quality of the food was horrendous. Never flying JAL again!

Japan airline is excellent service .I recommend to Kayak and Japan airline to Frend.

Overall a great experience. One complain was the vegetarian food that my wife had which was mostly boiled vegetables with not much flavor.

Very accommodating and kind airline crews. The plane is also big which makes the passengers more comfortable and relax

I actually didn’t make it onto the flight. I spent quite a few hours trying to rebook the flight just to get screwed out of $5000. Fun!

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was great. Lots of movies to choose from as well as tv shows. Highly recommend.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Overall pretty good experience. It would be nice to have caught the attendants even they were flying down the aisle with snacks, and if they could cater to multiple dietary restrictions (bland and no lactose. The customer service chat is a bad experience), but otherwise no complaints.

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

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.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

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.

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

Not to out myself as both a child at heart and kind of a terrible person, but the Pokémon safety video was the first time I watched an airplane safety video in like a decade. It was ADORABLE!! A great way to encourage attention from young and old alike.

Flight was delayed by 1.5hrs. Once inside, people had their small handbags on the storage. The crew (male guy) was not helpful in making some space in the storage. Instead, he asked few bags to be checked-in and it was not a great experience. No attempt to help but just followed the things with a straight face. People had their literally small bags and he wouldnt not move from one storage to another even if there was space and would not let us do i as well. Once flight was on, they ran out of Orange juice, really running out of orange juice when the temp were 32.degrees outside. didnt made the sense. Onasking for a extra snack, he made a face as if he was giving me out of his pocket. if the flight was delayed, there could have an attempt to provide something extra incase people did asked.

Seamless! Long but the seat back entertainment kept us all busy the whole time! Meals were excellent! Crew fantastic! Very attentive!

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Cabin class types available on flights to Japan

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