What percentage of Chicago to Tokyo flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.6% of flights from Chicago to Tokyo were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route will experience at least one stop during their journey.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight time from Chicago to Tokyo is approximately 13 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends significantly to about 25 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 10124 kilometers, making it a long-haul journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Tokyo are observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one where deals appear often. This pattern has been consistent across a 30-day observation window, suggesting travelers have recurring opportunities to find favorable fares.

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Chicago to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Flights from Chicago to Tokyo cover a substantial distance of 10,124 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Tokyo, fares typically range from $1388–$2064, with a median price of $1677. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo, August stands out with a median fare of $1490. Following closely are September, with a median fare of $1508, and January, with a median fare of $1574. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for your trip.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 4.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly impact the overall travel duration.

A typical journey from Chicago to Tokyo takes approximately 13h 25m, including connections. However, if you are on a connecting itinerary, the median travel time extends to 32h 5m. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 13h 25m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tokyo

Regular price: $867 - $1,979

Prices for flights from Chicago to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Tokyo is $867 to $1979. The current lowest deal is $843 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 2-Dec 16.

now $843

Low $867

High $1,979

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo is August, with a median price of $1490. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2051. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,490

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,051

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tokyo

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$772

$860

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$777

$889

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$815

$889

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (HND)

United Airlines

$879

$980

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

All Nippon Airways

$847

$984

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (HND)

All Nippon Airways

$1,049

$1,002

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,036 → $843

19%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,104 → $946

14%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,135 → $982

13%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,106 → $963

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Chicago - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Tokyo are near the typical level of $1677.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August, September, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 25m

Direct flights typically take 13h 25m, while connecting flights average 32h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines offer direct flights

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines are among the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a good starting point for flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Tokyo, with prices from $808.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$808

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,097

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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Feb 06

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Tokyo, Japan

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$5,389

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Tokyo, Japan

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$5,310

$3,795

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From ORD

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Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,286

$3,798

Save $1,488

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Feb 06

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,279

$3,939

Save $1,340

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Feb 06

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,313

$3,939

Save $1,374

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,322

$3,968

Save $1,354

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,302

$3,968

Save $1,334

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Jan 05

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,111

$3,973

Save $1,138

Air Canada, +1

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From ORD

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Jan 05

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,201

$3,973

Save $1,228

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 29

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,928

$4,005

Save $1,923

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Jan 08

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,124

$4,006

Save $1,118

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $1695. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $2000. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, around $2015.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Tokyo is considered to be $1388 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1677. Prices above $2064 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months for flights from Chicago to Tokyo include August, with a median price of $1490, and September, with a median price of $1508. January also shows a relatively lower median price of $1574. The annual median price for this route is $1677, based on data collected over a 270-day period.

Chicago to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tokyo

Regular price: $867 - $1,979

Prices for flights from Chicago to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Tokyo is $867 to $1979. The current lowest deal is $843 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 2-Dec 16.

now $843

Low $867

High $1,979

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,490

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,051

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tokyo

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$772

$860

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$777

$889

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$815

$889

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (HND)

United Airlines

$879

$980

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

All Nippon Airways

$847

$984

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (HND)

All Nippon Airways

$1,049

$1,002

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,036 → $843

19%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,104 → $946

14%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,135 → $982

13%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,106 → $963

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Chicago - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Tokyo are near the typical level of $1677.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August, September, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 25m

Direct flights typically take 13h 25m, while connecting flights average 32h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines offer direct flights

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines are among the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a good starting point for flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Tokyo, with prices from $808.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$808

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,124

$4,006

Save $1,118

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Tokyo

Chicago to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Chicago - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 13h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines offer direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Feb 06

Feb 04

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Feb 06

Feb 06

Feb 04

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Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Tokyo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

What percentage of Chicago to Tokyo flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Tokyo?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

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Flights to Tokyo from other cities

Chicago to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Chicago - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 13h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines offer direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Feb 06

Feb 06

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 06

Feb 06

Feb 04

Feb 04

Jan 05

Jan 05

Dec 29

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Tokyo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tokyo?