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Flight deals from Chicago to Tokyo Narita

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,820. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.$1,039 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,039, select.
Tokyo.$1,096 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,096, select.
Tokyo.$1,158 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,158, select.
Tokyo.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Tokyo.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.
Tokyo.$1,299 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,299, select.
Tokyo.$1,302 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,302, select.
Tokyo.$1,341 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,341, select.
Tokyo.$1,347 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,347, select.
Tokyo.$1,348 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,348, select.
Tokyo.$1,348 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,348, select.
Tokyo.$1,349 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,349, select.
Tokyo.$1,349 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,349, select.
Tokyo.$1,349 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,349, select.
Tokyo.$1,350 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,350, select.
Tokyo.$1,385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,385, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo Narita

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Tokyo Narita flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $1,628
Jul
from $1,820
Aug
from $1,158
Sep
from $1,096
Oct
from $1,385
Nov
from $1,279
Dec
from $1,750
Jan
from $1,349
Feb
from $1,349
Mar
from $1,348
Apr
from $1,350
May
from $1,347

Direct flights from Chicago to Tokyo Narita

Chicago to Tokyo Narita: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Tokyo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Tokyo Narita.

Tokyo Haneda

17km from central Tokyo
Closest
from $1,280
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Tokyo Narita

64km from central Tokyo
Cheapest
from $1,039
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Ibaraki

85km from central Tokyo
from $2,485
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Chicago to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,039
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time13 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week66

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tokyo Narita: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita is $1,039. 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 14 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Tokyo Narita.
United, ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Japan Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Tokyo Narita.
As of June 2026, there are 66 flights per week flying from Chicago to Tokyo Narita.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tokyo Narita is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Tokyo Narita Airport on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 14 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 Narita 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.

Travelling from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know

  • Chicago's main base, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).

  • Book a direct Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 13 hours 10 minutes.

  • Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), with 14 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from ORD to NRT is the 10:30am ANA option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 12:30pm with JAL.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to NRT.

  • With more travellers during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) leave from this terminal.

  • When taking off from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport with ANA.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between ORD and NRT is ANA (All Nippon Airways).

  • Among carriers on this route, ANA (All Nippon Airways) has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to NRT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

    • Calgary International Airport (YYC)

  • The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Split up your flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and NRT include:

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to NRT flight:

  • 76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Whether just for an hour or two or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) stopping at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.

  • You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo

  • From Tokyo Narita International Airport, central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Right now, $454 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,039. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from Chicago to NRT by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to NRT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). January is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.

  • Before locking in your Chicago to NRT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).

More about Tokyo

  • Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Tokyo Narita International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Tokyo when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Tokyo Skytree followed by Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.

Explore more of Japan

  • Tokyo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.

  • If you want to check out another side of Japan, head for Toyohashi, about 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are key highlights.

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