Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tokyo (CHI - TYO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tokyo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,041	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 25 hr Sun, May 3 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo is currently $1,041
Cheapest one-way flight	$617	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 40 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Tokyo is currently $617
Cheapest nonstop flights	$2,044	United Nonstop 14 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo is currently $2,044
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,316	EVA Air 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Tokyo is currently $1,316
Cheapest business class flights	$4,432	WestJet 1 stop 33 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sun, Aug 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo is currently $4,432

Fastest flight	12 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Tokyo takes 12 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $750–920
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,250–1,750

Popular airlines from Chicago to Tokyo

JAL

Nonstop

from $2,133

Typical price: $1,350–2,700

14 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - HND, NRT Every day
ANA

Nonstop

from $2,139

Typical price: $1,300–2,550

14 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - HND, NRT Every day
United

Nonstop

from $1,998

Typical price: $1,300–2,450

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - HND Every day

127 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HND, NRT Every day
Delta

from $2,080

Typical price: $1,300–2,450

191 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - HND Every day
American

from $2,008

Typical price: $1,300–2,450

78 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HND, NRT Every day
Alaska

from $1,961

Typical price: $1,300–2,400

40 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Tokyo are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $750 to $920.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $1,041. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $617.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest JAL flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,133, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
The cheapest ANA flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,139, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,998, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,080, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 28.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,008, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,961, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo starts at $1,041 from Sun, May 3 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $617 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

12 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, JAL is the most popular. JAL offers 14 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 191 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Haneda Airport (HND) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Tokyo are:

ANA offers 14 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
United offers 7 nonstop flights and 127 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
American offers 78 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Alaska offers 40 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Tokyo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $1,041. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $617.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest JAL flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,133, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
The cheapest ANA flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,139, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,998, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,080, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 28.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $2,008, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,961, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 16.

JAL, ANA and United fly direct from Chicago to Tokyo.

There are 14 JAL direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tokyo at price $1,316 is offered by EVA Air from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

JAL, ANA and United fly direct from Chicago to Tokyo.

There are 14 JAL direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Tokyo start at $2,044 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tokyo start at $4,432 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 16 with WestJet.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tokyo start at $1,041 from Sun, May 3 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Tokyo starts at $1,316 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with EVA Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tokyo at price $1,316 is offered by EVA Air from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.