What percentage of Chicago to Tokyo flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.5% of flights from Chicago to Tokyo were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Tokyo has a duration of 13 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 10124 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 23 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this long-haul journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Tokyo have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Chicago to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Tokyo, fares typically range from $1387–$2071, with a median of $1746. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1086. Following April, July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1201. December is another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $1346.

Most itineraries for flights from Chicago to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 9.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Tokyo takes approximately 48h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common need for connecting flights on this route.

The route from Chicago to Tokyo spans a distance of 10124 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance contributes to the extended flight times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tokyo

Regular price: $673 - $1,637

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Tokyo is between $673 and $1637. The current lowest deal is $837 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 2-Nov 19.

now $837

Low $673

High $1,637

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo is April, with a median price of $1086. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2174. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,086

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,174

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 15

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ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$938

$897

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$950

$898

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$952

$903

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$1,003

$938

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$938

$898

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$938

$898

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$1,124 → $903

20%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$1,131 → $963

15%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$990 → $873

12%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,176 → $1,061

10%

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Chicago - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Tokyo are below the typical level, with 1% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo, with a median price of $1086.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 48h 15m with 2 stopovers

Flights from Chicago to Tokyo typically take 48h 15m, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.5% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights

All Nippon Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Chicago to Tokyo are frequent, with many deals appearing in a typical 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$807

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Tokyo, offering good access to the city.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$807

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,109

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Chicago to Tokyo have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $1495. Booking 14-27 days out also offered relatively lower fares, averaging $1600. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days in advance, averaging $1934, and for those made 60+ days out, averaging $1878. These trends were observed across a 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Tokyo was considered to be $1387 or less. The median price for this route during the same 90-day period was $1746. Prices typically ranged up to $2071 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, April has shown the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tokyo, with a median price of $1086. July also offered relatively lower fares, with a median of $1201. The annual median price for this route was $1746, indicating that these months presented significant savings. December, despite being listed as a cheaper month with a median of $1346, was also identified as the most expensive month overall.

Chicago to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Most itineraries for flights from Chicago to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 9.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Tokyo takes approximately 48h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common need for connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tokyo

Regular price: $673 - $1,637

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Tokyo is between $673 and $1637. The current lowest deal is $837 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 2-Nov 19.

now $837

Low $673

High $1,637

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,086

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,174

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$938

$897

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$950

$898

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$952

$903

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$1,003

$938

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$938

$898

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Tokyo

Chicago (ORD) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$938

$898

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$1,124 → $903

20%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$1,131 → $963

15%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$990 → $873

12%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,176 → $1,061

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

Chicago - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Tokyo are below the typical level, with 1% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo, with a median price of $1086.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 48h 15m with 2 stopovers

Flights from Chicago to Tokyo typically take 48h 15m, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 9.5% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights

All Nippon Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Chicago to Tokyo are frequent, with many deals appearing in a typical 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$807

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Tokyo, offering good access to the city.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$807

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Tokyo, Japan

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$6,041

$3,897

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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 below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 48h 15m with 2 stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

All Nippon Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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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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 below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 48h 15m with 2 stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

All Nippon Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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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Jan 19

Jan 19

Jan 25

Jan 13

Feb 01

Jan 27

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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?