Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago?

Historically, direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago have been available, making up approximately 7% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route. Travelers should consider both options when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Tokyo to Chicago worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Tokyo to Chicago have been approximately 69% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1989, while connecting flights had a median price of $1175. Direct flights represent a smaller portion of the available options, accounting for about 7.3% of all flights. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a shorter travel time against the potentially higher cost.

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Q: How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago?

The typical direct flight from Tokyo to Chicago has a duration of 11 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 10099 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 25 hours and 35 minutes. This considerable difference in travel time highlights the convenience of direct routes when available. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their flight.

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Tokyo to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Chicago

The journey from Tokyo to Chicago covers a substantial distance of 10,099 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This means you can expect extended travel times, often involving layovers, to bridge the significant geographical gap between these two major cities.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Tokyo to Chicago, fares typically range from $1000 to $1869, with a median price of $1270. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare might require some flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Chicago? The data indicates that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $867. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median fare of $1026, and January, where the median fare is $1093. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Tokyo to Chicago connect at least once, with only 7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should anticipate at least one stop on your journey.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago? A typical journey from Tokyo to Chicago takes approximately 29h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers and transfers.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Chicago

Regular price: ¥117,488 - ¥238,384

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

The regular price range for this route is JPY 117,488 to JPY 238,384. The current lowest deal is JPY 140,413 with Viva Macau, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 27.

now ¥140,413

Low ¥117,488

High ¥238,384

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago is December, with a median price of $867. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1961. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from ¥867

November

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,961

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Chicago

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥129,527

¥192,724

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥138,051

¥194,465

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Chicago

Tokyo (HND) - Chicago (MDW)

2GO

¥183,734

¥179,908

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥154,652

¥194,465

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥126,755

¥200,477

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥150,871

¥194,465

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

¥234,659 → ¥189,423

19%

2 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 10

¥211,335 → ¥189,423

10%

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

¥209,891 → ¥189,423

10%

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

¥199,764 → ¥189,581

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

Tokyo - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Chicago are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago, with a median price of $867.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 29h 50m

The median flight duration from Tokyo to Chicago is 29 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is a provider of direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is often the most budget-friendly option for flights from Tokyo to Chicago.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥144,144

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport offers another convenient departure point for your journey from Tokyo to Chicago.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥183,383

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago from Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥147,111

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

General Mitchell International is a major international airport with diverse carriers and direct flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~¥135,976

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Tokyo to Chicago are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $1141. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging $2063. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1704, indicating that waiting until the optimal window can lead to savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Chicago is considered to be $1000 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1270. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1869 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target fares around the $1000 mark.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago, with a median price of $867. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1026. While January appears on the list of cheapest months, its median price of $1093 is also the same as the most expensive month, suggesting price variability within that month. The annual median price for this route is $1270.

Tokyo to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Chicago

Regular price: ¥117,488 - ¥238,384

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

The regular price range for this route is JPY 117,488 to JPY 238,384. The current lowest deal is JPY 140,413 with Viva Macau, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 27.

now ¥140,413

Low ¥117,488

High ¥238,384

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

December

Cheapest

Flights from ¥867

November

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,961

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Chicago

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥129,527

¥192,724

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥138,051

¥194,465

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Chicago

Tokyo (HND) - Chicago (MDW)

2GO

¥183,734

¥179,908

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥154,652

¥194,465

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥126,755

¥200,477

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Chicago

Tokyo (NRT) - Chicago (ORD)

Japan Airlines

¥150,871

¥194,465

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

¥234,659 → ¥189,423

19%

2 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 10

¥211,335 → ¥189,423

10%

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

¥209,891 → ¥189,423

10%

5 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 12

¥199,764 → ¥189,581

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

Tokyo - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Chicago are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago, with a median price of $867.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 29h 50m

The median flight duration from Tokyo to Chicago is 29 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is a provider of direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is often the most budget-friendly option for flights from Tokyo to Chicago.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥144,144

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport offers another convenient departure point for your journey from Tokyo to Chicago.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥183,383

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago from Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥147,111

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

General Mitchell International is a major international airport with diverse carriers and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

87% AI deal score

$4,090

$3,057

Save $1,033

From HND

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Nov 14

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$14,568

$12,239

Save $2,329

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From NRT

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Nov 06

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$18,138

$14,419

Save $3,719

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

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Nov 19

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$11,458

$10,558

Save $900

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From NRT

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Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$11,798

$11,254

Save $544

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Tokyo to Chicago

Tokyo to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

Direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

Tokyo - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 29h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Dec 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book Tokyo to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Chicago?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago?

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago?

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago?

Are non-stop flights from Tokyo to Chicago worth the extra cost?

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Tokyo to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

Direct flights from Tokyo to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Chicago

Tokyo - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 29h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Jan 13

Dec 06

Dec 08

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Dec 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book Tokyo to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Chicago?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago?