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Low seasonAugust
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$325
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Illinois 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 for booking flights from Illinois to Japan

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Japan?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), with an average flight price of $629.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Japan?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Japan is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,222. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,702 on average.

  • 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 $1,287 on average. Morning departures are around 17% 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 $1,745.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Japan?

    The cheapest ticket to Japan from Illinois found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at $728 round-trip. The most popular route is 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 $728.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Japan?

    The cheapest month for flights from Illinois to Japan is January, when tickets cost $1,099 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,723 and $1,643 respectively.

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

    To get a below average price on the flight from Illinois to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Japan?

    An average nonstop flight from Illinois to Japan takes 24h 41m, covering a distance of 6537 miles. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) with an average flight time of 12h 45m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Japan?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Tokyo (89% of total searches to Japan). The next most popular destinations are Osaka (8%) and Okinawa (1%). Searches for flights to Fukuoka (1%), to Sapporo Chitose Airport (1%) and to Hiroshima (0%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

11/22Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
30h 47mSTL-NRT
12/1Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
34h 35mNRT-STL
$628
10/1Wed
1 stopAir Canada
35h 55mSTL-NRT
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2 stopsAir Canada
31h 54mNRT-STL
$629
9/18Thu
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2 stopsAir Canada
31h 54mNRT-STL
$630
11/18Tue
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18h 00mSTL-NRT
12/5Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 31mNRT-STL
$672
11/8Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
18h 00mSTL-NRT
11/18Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
35h 40mNRT-STL
$678
11/8Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
18h 00mSTL-NRT
11/18Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
35h 40mNRT-STL
$679
8/23Sat
1 stop
29h 01mORD-NRT
8/30Sat
1 stop
29h 05mNRT-ORD
$686
12/8Mon
2 stops
30h 55mSTL-HND
12/20Sat
2 stops
32h 30mHND-STL
$700
9/16Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
24h 40mORD-NRT
9/23Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
30h 45mNRT-ORD
$702
8/25Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
24h 40mORD-NRT
9/8Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
30h 45mNRT-ORD
$704

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Recent one-way flight deals

8/5Tue
2 stops
32h 52mORD-NRT
$325
7/29Tue
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$334
10/20Mon
1 stopAir Canada
33h 45mSTL-HND
$343
9/15Mon
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33h 35mSTL-NRT
$343
8/23Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 00mSTL-NRT
$422
11/16Sun
1 stopWestJet
32h 45mORD-NRT
$430
11/20Thu
1 stopJapan Airlines
23h 06mSTL-HND
$437
9/3Wed
2 stopsWestJet
36h 45mORD-NRT
$443
9/15Mon
1 stopJapan Airlines
30h 57mSTL-HND
$447
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1 stopAlaska Airlines
30h 28mSTL-NRT
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Last minute flights from Illinois to Japan

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

7/12Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
33h 45mSTL-NRT
7/16Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
17h 15mNRT-STL
$833
7/11Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
16h 35mSTL-HND
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multi-stopAir Canada
35h 11mHND-STL
$838
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16h 12mNRT-ORD
$973
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 45mSTL-HND
7/13Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 16mHND-STL
$978
7/13Sun
multi-stop
17h 30mORD-NRT
7/31Thu
multi-stop
16h 12mNRT-ORD
$982
7/11Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 45mSTL-HND
7/13Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 00mHND-STL
$983
7/12Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
29h 37mSTL-HND
7/14Mon
multi-stopJapan Airlines
20h 30mHND-STL
$1,108
7/13Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 57mSTL-NRT
7/15Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 36mNRT-STL
$1,118
7/13Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 30mSTL-NRT
7/20Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 01mNRT-STL
$1,149
7/12Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
20h 21mSTL-NRT
7/14Mon
multi-stopJapan Airlines
20h 10mNRT-STL
$1,157

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