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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Osaka takes 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Osaka range from $1,161 to $1,804, with an average of $1,422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,161 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $1,422. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Osaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $765, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $36:

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

Near Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) — daily rates averaging $63:

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

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 16m.

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

• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Chicago to Osaka. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,248 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,805, a difference of $557.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 14m, compared with 17h 06m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 18h 24m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Chicago (Japan Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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.