International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Tokyo
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). 6,291 miles, 12h 50m nonstop.
ORD to HND at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,291 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAB6JL4 airlinesAmerican, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday16% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 14h aheadTokyo vs Chicago
Chicago to Tokyo
Round trips from $414
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Tokyo
4 airlines fly nonstop with 7 departures a day combined, plus 17 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLAS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports and Tokyo has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Other arrival airports near Tokyo
Tips for this route
- American, United, JetBlue and Japan all fly ORD to HND nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $414; September 2026 is the most expensive at $563 and up, a difference of $149 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 16% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 14 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Tokyo: The world's biggest city, effortlessly polite
Tokyo is reachable nonstop from a dozen US cities via Haneda (close to the city) and Narita. A weak yen has made Japan a value destination, and Tokyo's food, neighborhoods, temples and the bullet train to Kyoto make it the trip of a lifetime.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and October–November (fall color) are the best and busiest. May and September are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with typhoons possible; winter is dry, clear and cheap.
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Search Chicago to TokyoChicago to Tokyo: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 12h 50m gate to gate, covering 6,291 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to HND?
American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue and Japan Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND), with 7 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, SEA and LAX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND), starting at $414 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Tokyo flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and HND on Asia/Tokyo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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