Flights from Chicago to Tokyo, Japan

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Chicago to Tokyo Last modified: May 23, 2023 2:40 -04:00

We've scanned 0 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Tokyo. United & Multiple Airlines frequently offer the best deals to Tokyo flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

United
CHITYO
Tue 8/29
nonstop
TYOCHI
Tue 9/12
nonstop
$1,085
Multiple Airlines
CHITYO
Mon 9/11
1 stop
TYOCHI
Fri 9/22
1 stop
$1,086
Air Canada
CHITYO
Sun 9/17
1 stop
TYOCHI
Mon 9/25
1 stop
$1,091
All Nippon
CHITYO
Tue 8/29
nonstop
TYOCHI
Tue 9/12
nonstop
$1,093
American
CHITYO
Mon 9/18
1 stop
TYOCHI
Thu 9/28
1 stop
$1,101
Major Airlines
CHITYO
Wed 8/23
1 stop
TYOCHI
Tue 9/5
1 stop
$1,103

How Much is a Flight from Chicago to Tokyo?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Chicago to Tokyo, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be $1,140.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tokyo?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Chicago to Tokyo based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Chicago to Tokyo?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Chicago to Tokyo.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days $1,987 $1,619
7-14 days $1,927 $1,587
14-21 days $2,027 $1,444
21-30 days $1,956 $1,463
30-60 days $1,706 $1,341
60-90 days $1,187 $1,109
90+ days $1,085 $1,085

Cheapest Day To Fly from Chicago to Tokyo

We've examined 0 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Tokyo is Saturday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
$1,154$1,202$1,165$1,259$1,143$903$1,152

Compare Flight Prices from Chicago to Tokyo by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Chicago to Tokyo flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
May Chicago Tokyo Swiss 5/21/23 6/8/23 1 $1,445
June Chicago Tokyo Major Airlines 6/13/23 6/28/23 1 $1,516
July Chicago Tokyo American 7/31/23 8/18/23 1 $1,239
August Chicago Tokyo United 8/29/23 9/12/23 0 $1,087
September Chicago Tokyo United 9/10/23 9/20/23 0 $1,084
October Chicago Tokyo JAL 10/17/23 10/27/23 1 $1,079
November Chicago Tokyo United 11/1/23 11/14/23 0 $1,087
December Chicago Tokyo United 12/3/23 12/13/23 0 $1,087

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Chicago to Tokyo. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
$1,946
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
$1,946 $1,827
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
$1,827 $1,735
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
$1,735 $1,879
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
$1,879 $1,871
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
$1,871

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Chicago to Tokyo

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,169.

The average price for direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,982.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Chicago to Tokyo.

Weekly Direct Flights from Chicago to Tokyo - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
All Nippon 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 06:55 12:45
United 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 07:45 07:45

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Chicago to Tokyo

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Chicago to Tokyo. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Chicago to Tokyo is $645.

The average price for round trip flights from Chicago to Tokyo is $1,167.

Chicago to Tokyo Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Chicago to Tokyo?
Answer: The average Chicago to Tokyo flight time is 13 hours and 17 minutes.
Question: How far is Tokyo from Chicago?
Answer: The distance from Chicago to Tokyo is 6,256 miles (10,068 kilometers).
Question: How common are direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo?
Answer: There are 21 direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo.
Question: What are the most popular Chicago airlines for direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo?
Answer: All Nippon Airways provides 66% of the non-stop flights between Chicago and Tokyo.

Chicago to Tokyo Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Chicago and Tokyo. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tokyo