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$505+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FUK
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sun 7/19
Sun 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Japan

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 June 19, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:50 am
STL
-
HND
1 stop22h 25m
ANA
Wed 9/2310:40 am
HND
-
STL
1 stop15h 17m
ANA
Deal found 6/19$890
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:50 am
STL
-
HND
1 stop22h 25m
ANA
Wed 9/165:15 pm
HND
-
STL
1 stop32h 42m
ANA
Deal found 6/17$895
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:00 am
STL
-
NRT
1 stop17h 10m
ANA
Wed 9/235:00 pm
NRT
-
STL
1 stop33h 13m
ANA
Deal found 6/19$896
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 9/97:00 am
STL
-
HND
1 stop17h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 9/2311:55 am
HND
-
STL
1 stop25h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$897
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:00 am
STL
-
HND
1 stop18h 15m
Delta
Fri 9/114:05 pm
HND
-
STL
1 stop14h 42m
Delta
Deal found 6/15$898
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Tue 9/16:15 am
STL
-
NRT
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 9/114:30 pm
NRT
-
STL
1 stop14h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$898
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 9/135:43 am
STL
-
HND
2 stops20h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 9/2311:55 am
HND
-
STL
2 stops18h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:15 pm
STL
-
HND
2 stops32h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 11/129:55 pm
HND
-
STL
2 stops35h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$903
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:10 am
STL
-
NRT
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 9/165:25 pm
NRT
-
STL
1 stop20h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$903
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 11/16:13 pm
STL
-
NRT
1 stop30h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 11/125:30 pm
NRT
-
STL
1 stop19h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/18$904
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:15 am
STL
-
NRT
1 stop17h 45m
ANA
Tue 10/135:00 pm
NRT
-
STL
1 stop18h 21m
ANA
Deal found 6/14$915
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:15 pm
STL
-
HND
1 stop33h 50m
ANA
Thu 11/1210:25 am
HND
-
STL
1 stop16h 55m
ANA
Deal found 6/17$919

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 June 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$890
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$505
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,490

Good round-trip deal

$1,112 or less

Good one-way deal

$609 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 June 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Japan that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/1

7:05 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 11/12

5:15 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$903

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/6

8:42 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/13

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$998

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 9/13

4:05 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,003

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/14

4:45 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$1,003
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/19

7:25 am-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 8/26

4:30 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$1,088

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/22

6:54 pm-4:25 am

2 stops19h 31m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/5

5:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,098

ChicagoKobe

ORD - UKB

ORDUKB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

11:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Kobe

Mon 11/23

11:10 am-8:30 am

1 stop36h 20m

$1,101

ChicagoKobe

ORD - UKB

ORDUKB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

11:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop31h 55m

Kobe

Mon 11/9

6:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop28h 50m

$1,101

St. LouisTokyo

STL - HND

STLHND

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/17

5:36 pm-4:25 am

2 stops20h 49m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 12/11

10:25 am-2:18 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$1,187

St. LouisTokyo

STL - NRT

STLNRT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

7:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 8/15

5:00 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$1,208

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Japan

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Japan (average of $162). Flying from Illinois to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,994). 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 June 19, 2026.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Japan?

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to Japan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Japan flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 16h 43m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Korean Air to get the fastest option. Illinois and Japan are separated by a distance of 6350 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 $133 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $133 and Southwest from $144 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Japan (average of $162). Flying from Illinois to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,994). 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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Japan

Discover the top 8 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 June 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$355Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$696Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$861Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$915Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EVA AirCheapest$978Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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