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$559+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Tokyo (TYO)

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CHI — TYO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Tokyo are usually found in September or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$824
(oojo)

One-way from

$559
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,646

Good round-trip deal

$773 or less

Good one-way deal

$477 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/22:40 pmORD - NRT
2 stops35h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/173:20 pmNRT - ORD
2 stops36h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$824
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Mon 8/257:09 pmORD - NRT
1 stop29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/52:35 pmNRT - ORD
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$832
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Sat 10/44:00 pmORD - HND
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/254:20 pmHND - ORD
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$838
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Sun 8/247:05 amORD - HND
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/81:30 amHND - ORD
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$852
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Mon 10/205:30 pmORD - NRT
1 stop32h 55mWestJet
Thu 10/236:30 pmNRT - ORD
1 stop36h 13mWestJet
Deal found 7/26$870
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Mon 9/86:20 amMDW - NRT
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1510:30 amNRT - MDW
1 stop24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,035
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Sun 8/249:31 amMDW - HND
1 stop16h 44mDelta
Tue 9/94:20 pmHND - MDW
1 stop15h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/28$1,107
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Tue 11/256:00 amMDW - NRT
2 stops22h 30mDelta
Wed 12/108:40 pmNRT - MDW
2 stops30h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/27$1,132
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Sat 11/1510:35 amMDW - NRT
2 stops38h 55mWestJet
Sat 11/226:35 pmNRT - MDW
2 stops33h 34mWestJet
Deal found 7/27$1,428

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Tokyo 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 July 28, 2025.
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ChicagoTokyo

ORD - NRT

ORDNRT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

2:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 11/17

3:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$824

ChicagoTokyo

ORD - NRT

ORDNRT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

7:09 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 9/5

2:35 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$832

ChicagoTokyo

ORD - HND

ORDHND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

4:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 10/18

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$838

ChicagoTokyo

ORD - HND

ORDHND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

7:05 am-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/8

1:30 am-6:11 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$852

ChicagoTokyo

ORD - NRT

ORDNRT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

5:30 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/23

6:30 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop36h 13m

$870

ChicagoTokyo

MDW - NRT

MDWNRT

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/8

6:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/15

10:30 am-8:46 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$1,035

ChicagoTokyo

MDW - HND

MDWHND

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/24

9:31 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 44m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/9

4:20 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,107

ChicagoTokyo

MDW - NRT

MDWNRT

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/10

8:40 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$1,132

ChicagoTokyo

MDW - NRT

MDWNRT

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/7

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/28

6:35 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,419

ChicagoTokyo

ORD - HND

ORDHND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

5:30 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops39h 25m

$559

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Tokyo flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Tokyo trip
Airports
ORD

ORD's Terminal 1 features a brachiosaurus skeleton and Garrett Popcorn near gate B8, perfect for a quick snack before your flight.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
NRT

At NRT, use the Visit Japan Web for faster customs processing. Print your QR codes to avoid phone issues upon arrival.

Read more about NRTby John Walton
HND

Haneda offers efficient public transport to Tokyo. Use the Keikyu Line or Monorail for quick access, and consider an IC card for convenience.

Read more about HNDby Gabriel Leigh
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on NRT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on HND

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Tokyo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Tokyo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tokyo (average of $823). Flying from Chicago to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 CHI to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Tokyo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Tokyo?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tokyo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Tokyo?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $829.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air from Chicago to Tokyo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Tokyo round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $824, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Tokyo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include WestJet and Air Canada. Cathay Pacific is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Tokyo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $561. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Tokyo for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Tokyo?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Tokyo are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tokyo Narita, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tokyo Haneda and Chicago Midway - Tokyo Haneda.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Tokyo?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Tokyo consider choosing Thai Airways (90%), United Airlines (90%) or ANA (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $397. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tokyo Narita) can be booked for $713 on average our data indicates $4,787 when flying from Chicago to Tokyo.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Tokyo?

    Of the flights from Chicago to Tokyo that have layovers, most of them stop in Montreal.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Montreal?

    Centre Bell, Vieux-Port de Montréal, and Notre-Dame Basilica are the most popular attractions in Montreal if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Centre Bell, Vieux-Port de Montréal and Notre-Dame Basilica are located about 9.1 mi, 10.0 mi, and 9.9 mi, respectively from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Montreal can rent a car from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl for about $68 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Tokyo flights?

    Chicago to Tokyo flights have a layover in Toronto the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Tokyo 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 Chicago to Tokyo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tokyo (average of $823). Flying from Chicago to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 Chicago to Tokyo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Tokyo. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$813Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$820Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$827Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$880Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
EVA AirCheapest$1,061Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$1,227Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,392Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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