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Haneda Airport (HND) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serve as layover airport for a number of Airlines flying from Chicago to Osaka. For instance, if you book United Airlines from ORD headed to ITM, you will be making a stop at HND. On the other hand, if you book ANA or United Airline flying from ORD headed to UKB, SFO will be the layover airport.

The “ANA East Travel” services set ANA above the other airlines along this route in terms of kid-friendliness. These services, which are only available on ANA, allows kids between 5 and 11 years to travel unaccompanied. As a parent traveling with your kids, Delta and United Airlines, which both offer priority boarding are a suitable option to consider.

When flying from Chicago to Osaka, you have the chance to pass through Tokyo and San Francisco, which house two of the major layover airports, HND and SFO respectively. Apart from these, when you land at KIX, ITM, or UKB, you can connect to other cities near Osaka using rental cars or buses. For example, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama are some of the cities you can easily connect to from ITM.

When booking flights from Chicago to Osaka, having ITM as the arrival airport comes with the benefit of a variety of transport options from the airport to the city center, accommodation, or any other location. Depending on your budget and preference, you can use buses, taxis, or rental cars. Buses are cheaper and takes about 35 minutes to connect from ITM to the city center. Taxis or car rentals are faster, taking about 25 minutes to get to the city center from ITM, but are slightly more expensive.

Flights from Chicago to Osaka may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Osaka area airports such as Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Osaka:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Chicago to Osaka most commonly connect through:

• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 12% of one-stop connections

Tokyo Haneda (HND) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Chicago to Osaka route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,226 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,719, a difference of $493. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Osaka route, 44% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Osaka are Namba Train Station, Universal Studios Japan and Dotonbori Glico Man Sign. These are among the most viewed places in Osaka on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% below the route average of $1,384. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Osaka takes 0h 00m, covering 6,480 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago to Osaka are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $609, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

EVA Air is the only airline operating Chicago to Osaka flights. 56% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 12m, compared with 17h 13m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 18h 24m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Osaka is 14 hours ahead of Chicago (Japan Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Osaka is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX) — daily rates from around $11:

• Yesaway
• CG Car Rental
• KuMa Rental Car
• IX Rental
• HM Rent a Car

Near Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) — daily rates from around $28:

• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• ORIX Rent a Car
• Nissan Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Osaka range from $1,135 to $1,758, with an average of $1,384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,135 counts as a good deal.