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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago to Tokyo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$899
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time13 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineANA (All Nippon Airways)
Average flights per week89

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Omitama.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $899. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Tokyo.
ANA (All Nippon Airways), United and Thai Airways fly direct from Chicago to Tokyo.
There are 92 flights per week flying from Chicago to Tokyo, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo is usually May.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 39.6 miles away from the center of Tokyo. We've found flights to this airport from $899.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Tokyo on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 70°F. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 82°F. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 59°F. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo is Spirit Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo Narita Airport is ANA (All Nippon Airways).

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Airports in Chicago

There are two main airport options to choose from in Chicago. These are the Chicago Midway International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the larger of the two airports and was the sixth busiest airport in the world in 2016 and saw nearly 78 million passengers that year. Because O’Hare International Airport is one of the biggest and busiest airports in the world, you will want to plan ahead for your arrival. One of the best ways to do that is to reserve your parking before you get there. This guarantees you a parking spot, even if garages and lots are full and will streamline your arrival at the airport.

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway sees its fair share of international flight traffic as well and saw a total of over 22 million passengers in 2016. Although Chicago Midway is not as large or as busy as O’Hare, it is still a major airport in the United States and as such, you will want to arrive at least two hours before your flight to make it through the TSA security and checkpoints. Once you are through security, there are numerous restaurants to grab a bite at, a yoga studio to stretch out in, and other perks and amenities to enjoy.

Airline Options from Chicago to Tokyo

Of course, the choice between the two major international airports in Chicago is just one of the decisions that you will need to make. There are also several airlines to choose from including:

  • All Nippon Air
  • Delta
  • Asiana Airlines
  • United
  • Air China
  • Japan Airlines
  • British Airways
  • EVA Air
  • Cathay Pacific
  • American Airlines

Airports in Tokyo

Just like in Chicago, there are two major airports that you can fly into in Tokyo, Japan. These two airports are Narita International Airport and Haneda International Airport (also referred to as Tokyo International Airport).

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport is also sometimes referred to as the New Tokyo International Airport. This is a large international airport with annual traffic of about 35 million passengers, the majority or which are international travelers. When you arrive at Narita International Airport, you will have numerous transportation options available to you including direct transit to tourist destinations, rail (train) options, taxis, public buses, and rental car options.

Haneda International Airport

Since the development and opening of Narita International Airport, Haneda International Airport has transitioned to offering more domestic flight options than international ones. However, there are still international flight options and the total number of passengers in the airport every year are in the 70 million range.


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