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$291+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Japan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FUK
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:05 pmSTL - NRT
1 stop33h 25mAir Canada
Tue 1/136:45 pmNRT - STL
2 stops35h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$960
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:05 pmSTL - HND
1 stop33h 35mAir Canada
Tue 1/136:50 pmHND - STL
2 stops31h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$1,011
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:10 pmORD - HND
Nonstop13h 35mANA
Wed 1/146:20 pmHND - ORD
Nonstop11h 50mANA
Deal found 12/16$1,034
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:30 amORD - NRT
Nonstop13h 30mANA
Wed 1/144:45 pmNRT - ORD
1 stop17h 03mANA
Deal found 12/15$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:30 amORD - NRT
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/145:05 pmNRT - ORD
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,051
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:21 amORD - NRT
1 stop19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/145:00 pmNRT - ORD
Nonstop11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,056
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:15 amORD - NRT
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/145:05 pmNRT - ORD
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,066
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amMDW - HND
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Wed 1/145:20 pmHND - MDW
1 stop16h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,066
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 amORD - HND
2 stops21h 15mDelta
Wed 1/145:20 pmHND - ORD
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,071
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:40 pmORD - NRT
1 stop33h 40mAir Canada
Wed 1/146:15 pmNRT - ORD
1 stop35h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,107
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:20 pmORD - NRT
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Wed 1/146:15 pmNRT - ORD
1 stop35h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:30 amORD - NRT
Nonstop13h 30mANA
Wed 1/145:05 pmNRT - ORD
Nonstop11h 45mANA
Deal found 12/15$1,161

Find flight deals from Illinois to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$291
(SmartFares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,705

Good round-trip deal

$951 or less

Good one-way deal

$510 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Japan that are best for you.

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St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 3/5

6:15 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops36h 14m

$642

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/10

6:19 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 41m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 1/23

6:30 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$678

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/17

6:19 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 41m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/21

6:30 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop34h 24m

$686

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

2:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/5

6:30 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop34h 24m

$686

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/16

2:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 1/23

6:30 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$705

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/26

2:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/2

6:30 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop34h 24m

$713

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/5

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/11

6:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$715

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/9

7:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 2/27

8:25 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$738

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

7:41 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 04m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 3/5

9:05 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$742

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 3/5

1:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$742

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Japan

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Japan?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Japan (average of $543). Flying from Illinois to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Japan is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Japan. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Japan flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Japan?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Japan in 19h 04m. Fly via Air Canada, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Illinois and Japan are separated by a distance of 6383 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Japan one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $95 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $109 and Southwest from $130 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Japan?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Japan (average of $543). Flying from Illinois to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Japan

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$318Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$648Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$709Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$781Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$824Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$880Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,010Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,092Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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