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Best Japan Flight Deals from Chicago

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$707
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$895
Okayama
Okayama3 stops$1,594

Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Japan (CHI-JP0)

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Japan

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Japan.
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10:26 pm - 2:10 pmORD-NRT
25h 44m1 stop
2:35 pm - 5:25 amNRT-ORD
28h 50m2 stops
mié., abr. 23 - mié., may. 7
10:26 pm - 2:10 pmORD-NRT
25h 44m1 stop
2:35 pm - 6:42 amNRT-ORD
30h 07m1 stop
mié., abr. 23 - mié., may. 7
9:09 pm - 4:25 pmORD-KIX
53h 16m2 stops
6:05 pm - 7:59 amKIX-ORD
27h 54m2 stops
$1,223Air Canada
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mié., may. 28 - mié., jun. 18
9:05 pm - 4:25 pmORD-KIX
53h 20m2 stops
6:05 pm - 12:32 pmKIX-ORD
32h 27m1 stop
$1,294Air Canada
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mié., abr. 30 - jue., may. 15
6:50 am - 7:50 pmORD-ITM
23h 00m2 stops
7:25 am - 9:15 amITM-ORD
15h 50m1 stop
$1,524Japan Airlines
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mié., abr. 30 - jue., may. 15
12:05 pm - 7:05 pmORD-ITM
17h 00m1 stop
7:25 am - 9:15 amITM-ORD
15h 50m1 stop
$1,541Japan Airlines
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mié., abr. 23 - jue., may. 8
12:45 pm - 9:45 pmORD-UKB
19h 00m1 stop
7:05 am - 8:40 amUKB-ORD
15h 35m1 stop
$1,599ANA
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mié., abr. 30 - jue., may. 15
12:45 pm - 9:45 pmORD-UKB
19h 00m1 stop
7:05 am - 8:40 amUKB-ORD
15h 35m1 stop
$1,600ANA
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mié., abr. 30 - jue., may. 15
7:00 am - 5:05 pmORD-ITM
44h 05m3 stops
12:00 pm - 8:01 pmITM-ORD
46h 01m2 stops
$1,765United Airlines
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lun., may. 12 - jue., may. 22
7:00 am - 5:05 pmORD-ITM
44h 05m3 stops
12:00 pm - 11:30 pmITM-ORD
49h 30m2 stops
$1,784United Airlines
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lun., may. 12 - jue., may. 22

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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan.
The cheapest ticket to Japan from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $821 round-trip. The most popular route is from 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 $821.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,388 on average. Morning departures are around 7% 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 $1,807.

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.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $4,233 on average.

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 $1,192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,764 and $1,646 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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Japan, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday 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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$336
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Tokyo Narita 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 
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.
AllanFlew with ANAORD-HNDDec 2024
Get the canned drinks, the flight attendants will give the whole can.
PrincessFlew with Japan AirlinesORD-HNDJul 2024
JAL flights are the best. You pay a bit more but you get great services.
Verified travelerFlew with ANAORD-NRTJan 2024
Upon disembarkation in Tokyo, there was no immediate visible screen showing the gates for the next flight. We didn’t know which way to proceed. Someone working at the airport helped.
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.

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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.
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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
EVA AirOverall score based on 1169 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Food
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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For the price, it was better than other airlines; quality of food and service was very good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025TPE - LAX
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For the price, it was better than other airlines; quality of food and service was very good.

I appreciate the email reminders for online check-in which made my entry to the lines less stressful. The flight was on schedule and on time. The baording staff were proactively helpful and approachable. The airplane inflight food, entertainment and comfies as well as provisions are excellent even in the economy seating. The airline transfer was smooth and easy! Luggage safe and intact! Thank you EVA airline for making my trip a reliable safe and comfortable experience.

I was sleep when they brought the food. They had put a note on my seat. There was no food when I asked for food later. There was just one main meal served in this 14 hours flight. They offered me sandwich with ham which I don’t eat since I am pescatarian. Long story short I had to wait to get to TPE to get something to eat. I am extremely disappointed from the service. I have been flying EVA since I was 1 year old. Perhaps no more EVA for me. Seems EVA glorious day is long gone

Excellent food. Good service. Crammed Premium Economy seats. I Asked to change seats during check in. They told me the flight was fully booked. But on board I saw empty seats where I could have been easily relocated.

The boarding was organized and efficient. The crew was very thoughtful and did not wake me up when meals were served. I was totally exhausted after 2 weeks of vacation with a tour group. So sleep was more important to me. The crew just left me a sticker telling me that food had been served and if I woke up hungry to contact the crew. I did have the last meal scheduled on board. Food was very mediocre. The scrambled egg and minced meat were too salty. The porridge was passable. I was disappointed because I have high expectations of food from Taiwan. I thought EVA being a Taiwan based airline would have served its customers better tasting food.

Great service. Was there a food option? I was given food (I could have ordered ahead of time?) but had no choice. I like choice.

The app was awful. No accurate info. Paying for internet is a negative (Delta is free). The crew was very nice for the most part although you are not guaranteed to get good service. Some crew would ignore requests for things as simple as a cup of water if you were sleeping when the first serving was made. Food was great. Male crew member was exceptionally kind and responsive.

Crew's attitude can be better. I asked one crew member to help to put carry on baggage into overhead bin, but he was not willing to help. I needed help because my height is short. His attitude was bad.

It was a good flight. I would highly recommend it to family and friends.

The employees were professional and efficient. I consider myself a traveler but have trouble with the international fare served on airplanes. I admit Americans buy their food in the supermarket and we typically don’t eat the ligaments and cartilage. I know that is whiny but as I age, I dislike it more. At least things weren’t covered in cheese. The desserts are terrible! My neighbor didn’t eat her bread so I asked if I could have it. First time for everything but had been traveling a total of 27 hours and was hungry.

This flight was leg 2 of 2 leg journey. The staff at baggage re-drop in Tokyo were fabulous. Once at gate when time to board, had to take standing room bus to the tarmac to board. Did not like getting out to plane and having to wait 5 minutes until they opened bus door.

First experience with JAL so was okay to pretty good. 10 hour flight in premium select seat. . Seats in that category should be better than pretty good. Seat pan a little short for tall people but plenty of leg room; I think JAL in process of new planes? Also, — they could have offered a bit more water throughout flight and meals not the greatest. That said, certainly 200 percent better than a very recent AK Air International flight in similar cabin class in comfort and meals.

It's a domestic flight, but still the JAL quality shone through. The crew were polite and helpful and even prepared little gifts / souvenirs for the children on the flight, and everyone got a simple drink. The free wifi for entertainment on the personal device was also a great boon, and the shows surprisingly decent. Would recommend.

We ordered for non vegetarian Hindu meal but instead they served us vegetarian Hindu meal. That was also not good. It was very annoying and aggravating. Hope our return from Tokyo to jfk on March 27 same is not repeated. Caterar should understand difference between non vegetarian Hindu meal and vegetarian Hindu meal.

Allow gold card holders (Group 1) to board with their guest like other One World carriers do

Checked baggage process is confusing and time consuming especially when checking oversized bags. Very slow agents didn't help.

Food was great, Entertainment was bad, movies were not current and just did not have good variety. Granted I was tired so cranky might have played into my evaluation. Overall based on cost I definitely would fly them again. I am a million mile flyer on another airline, the service on JAL really beats all airlines.

The team members are extremely attentive to make sure you have the best experience.

Was in premium economy. It is slightly better than economy, but the way the seat reclines actually makes it harder to sit (the seat slides forward and the foot rest comes up - you can lie fairly well reclined but you’ll have to sit cross legged because there is no place for your legs to stretch out. Food is basic economy. Service was great. All in all good, but may make more sense to pay more for business or save a bit and just sit in economy.

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.

This was the best airline I’ve ever taken. The staff are amazing. The food was great. The pilot was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this airline.

There wasn't much entertainment for my short flight but the onboarding process was smooth and the crew provided wonderful service. The seats were also reasonably comfy. Great flight.

I had to get rerouted because the weather delayed my flight enough to miss both of my connecting flights. I select nearly 2 hours on customer service trying to get rerouted and had to miss my first plane which took my luggage to San Francisco. Luckily, customer service sent me to the same airport but I had to ride 12 hours in economy after I paid extra for premium economy. Totally sucks that I overpaid. Customer service and airplane crew were great and really helpful though. Although I still hate how small the seat was, especially since I'm smaller than average, I can't imagine how much it would suck for an average sized person.

Cabin crew were excellent in taking care of my mom as she boarded the aircraft from her wheelchair. Did not care much for the food served.

Great airline all together - triple 7 for a short flight was a plus - lots of room

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

Seat width can be a bit wider. not nice that they charge extra for the window seats. online check in can be greatly improved. in other words, their online interface is bad.

Seat width can be a bit wider. not nice that they charge extra for the window seats.

Seats were comfortable with excellent legroom. Meals were also quite good. The cabin crew were excellent and very helpful. The check-in experience was also very smooth.

Seats had more space than expected. No recline, that is good.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

Fight was delayed an hour due to operational issues ,then further delayed due to ground control for a total of about 1.30 hours. Salad was completely frozen and flatware was so cold you could barely handle it. Crew was friendly and professional and the flight was smooth. The aircraft was clean and well-serviced.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

They announced before boarding that the flight was full and there would be limited space in the overhead bins and you could check in for free. We did and after we boarded the plane found it was not full and there was plenty of space in the overhead bins. I’m not sure why they made this announcement.

Economy middle seat was so narrow that I could not sit back comfortably with passengers on either side of me. Over the 9-hour flight, with my body slightly twisted most of that time, my previously-healthy left knee became very painful, even though I got up to walk multiple times. The knee is still painful 3 weeks later. Otherwise, it was a nice flight, but I was crippled over my entire vacation.

Ok Did not like that the second leg of flight was moved earlier making it a rush to make

Dealing with Air Canada was totally miserable and as a result of their website incompetence, lack of customer support, and total non-responsiveness we could not use this flight. We have made a formal complaint to Air Canada and are waiting to hear back, but if prior experience (more than one hour waits on the telephone with no response) is any guide, we wonder if we will ever hear back at all.

Liked the size of seats. Not much food offered given length of flight.

On the short flight it was fine . The flight was smooth and crew pleasant .

it was good but would be better if there were more clear directions as to how to clear or circumvent customs in Montreal.

People were very nice and helpful. But the plane is noisy, and crowded. Seats are too small. Plane was too cold too. Air Canada app is very slow. Couldn't upgrade seats to the next section. Also surprised that basic economy seats were actually standby.

People were very nice and helpful. But the plane is noisy, and crowded. Seats are too small. Plane was too cold too.

Same problem with the entertainment controls being on top of the armrests than on the previous flight, also a Boeing 737 series.

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