Chicago to Tokyo (NRT) flight deals

Axel-exclusive $1,173 for a complete round trip from Chicago to Tokyo, Jan 5–17. Compare the flights below or choose your dates.

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12 date pairs · 36 flight options · Nov 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 13, 2026

Chicago to Tokyo flight prices at a glance

• Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Chicago to Tokyo for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for ORD,MDW → NRT. Next departures: Sat Nov 14 · Sun Nov 15 · Mon Nov 16 · Tue Nov 17 · Wed Nov 18 · Thu Nov 19 · Fri Nov 20 · Sat Nov 21 · Sun Nov 22 · Mon Nov 23 · Tue Nov 24 · Wed Nov 25 · Thu Nov 26 · Fri Nov 27. Months: Dec 2026. Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
• Cheapest found: Axel-exclusive $1,173 ($1,241 on United Airlines / All Nippon Airways) for Tuesday Jan 5–17, nonstop out and one connection via Los Angeles back. Arrive Jan 6; 11 nights before the Jan 17 return. Jan 5–17, United Airlines / All Nippon Airways, Axel-exclusive $1,173 · See flights for these dates
• Nonstop: ANA, JAL and United fly nonstop. A nonstop was among the saved fares for Sat Nov 21, Sat Dec 12, Thu Dec 17, Mon Dec 21, Wed Dec 23, Fri Dec 25, Sat Dec 26 and Mon Dec 28 and 4 more dates; other dates may have one too.
• Flight time: Nonstop takes about 13½ hours to Tokyo and about 12 hours back.
• Cheapest months: Dec 2026 (typical $2,006; lowest Axel-exclusive $1,964 ($2,078 on United Airlines)). Holiday weeks ran high: New Year’s week from $3,218.
• Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 36 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $114 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
• Booking: use the Customer link supplied by the selected quote. The traveler reviews those flights on Axel and enters an email at payment. Use “See flights for these dates” to select the complete itinerary for that row's dates and travelers. No account is needed to see prices.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 36 trips we checked were at least 5% less.

Chicago to Tokyo nonstop flights, airlines and connections

Yes, we found nonstop options in both directions. Nonstop takes about 13½ hours to Tokyo and about 12 hours back. The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

• ANA: Nonstop; via Honolulu or Los Angeles
• JAL: Nonstop; via Los Angeles
• United: Nonstop; via Los Angeles
• Air Canada: Via Vancouver
• American: Via Dallas

Chicago to Tokyo flight prices for the coming months

Week-long fares from $1,964. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

Holiday weeks ran high: New Year’s week from $3,218. If the fare drops after you book, Axel goes after the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit.

Chicago to Tokyo: when the lowest fare is a poor tradeoff

Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Jan 4–17, paying about $167 more avoids the long return below.

• Jan 4–17 (return 13 days later): lowest fare Jan 4–17, United Airlines / All Nippon Airways, Axel-exclusive $1,369 · See flights for these dates. Outbound ORD–NRT: 10:40am–3:15pm, about 13½ hours, nonstop. Return NRT–ORD: 5pm–10:59pm, about 21 hours, one connection via Los Angeles. Arrive Jan 5; 12 nights before the Jan 17 return. Shorter option Jan 4–17, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $1,537 · See flights for these dates. Outbound ORD–NRT: 10:40am–3:15pm, about 13½ hours, nonstop. Return NRT–ORD: 6pm–2:50pm, about 12 hours, nonstop. Arrive Jan 5; 12 nights before the Jan 17 return. About $167 more for the round trip.

Chicago to Tokyo on different airlines each way: price

About $355 less on Dec 25–Jan 8. Keep the same outbound and return on United Airlines at 6pm instead of All Nippon Airways at 5:05pm. Both options are nonstop; the return schedule changes as well as the airline.

• Dec 25–Jan 8, All Nippon Airways / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $1,912 · See flights for these dates: Outbound ORD–NRT: 10:30am–3pm, about 13½ hours, nonstop. Return NRT–ORD: 6pm–2:50pm, about 12 hours, nonstop. Arrive Dec 26; 13 nights before the Jan 8 return. Flight numbers: 11 out; 868 back. $1,912 on Axel; $2,015 airline fare for the same flights and traveler, from Google Flights.
• Dec 25–Jan 8, All Nippon Airways, Axel-exclusive $2,267 · See flights for these dates: Outbound ORD–NRT: 10:30am–3pm, about 13½ hours, nonstop. Return NRT–ORD: 5:05pm–1:50pm, about 12 hours, nonstop. Arrive Dec 26; 13 nights before the Jan 8 return. Flight numbers: 11 out; 12 back. $2,267 on Axel; $2,388 airline fare for the same flights and traveler, from Google Flights.

Chicago to Tokyo flights: Axel price vs the airline fare

Yes. On all 36 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $114 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

• United Airlines / All Nippon Airways, Jan 5–17: $1,241 on United Airlines / All Nippon Airways, Axel-exclusive $1,173 ($68 less).
• United Airlines nonstop, Jan 5–17: $1,419 on United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $1,348 ($71 less).

Why book Chicago to Tokyo flights with Axel

• Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved.
• Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. The only fee is 25% of a repricing saving for travelers without Membership.
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Chicago to Tokyo fares we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

November 2026

• 2026-11-21–2026-11-29 (return 8 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,974 · Airline $2,086 · Save $112 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Nov 22; 7 nights before the Nov 29 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-29 (return 8 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,598 · Airline $2,749 · Save $151 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Nov 22; 7 nights before the Nov 29 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-29 (return 8 days later): Axel-exclusive $4,786 · Airline $5,056 · Save $270 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / Swiss International Air Lines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 161 / 786 / 973 12:10–12:10+1; nonstop out, 2 connections via Zurich and Brussels back). Arrive Nov 22; 7 nights before the Nov 29 return. Arrive home Nov 30. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

December 2026

• 2026-12-12–2026-12-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,006 · Airline $2,116 · Save $110 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 13; 6 nights before the Dec 19 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-12–2026-12-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,006 · Airline $2,116 · Save $110 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 13; 6 nights before the Dec 19 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-12–2026-12-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $11,354 · Airline $11,958 · Save $604 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / Japan Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 56 10:45–07:30; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 13; 6 nights before the Dec 19 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-17–2026-12-30 (return 13 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,442 · Airline $2,584 · Save $142 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 18; 12 nights before the Dec 30 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-17–2026-12-30 (return 13 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,567 · Airline $2,714 · Save $147 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 18; 12 nights before the Dec 30 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-17–2026-12-30 (return 13 days later): Axel-exclusive $7,400 · Airline $7,802 · Save $402 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / Air Canada (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 4 / 2048 18:15–20:04; nonstop out, one connection via Vancouver back). Arrive Dec 18; 12 nights before the Dec 30 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-21–2027-01-04 (return 14 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,901 · Airline $3,065 · Save $164 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 184 / 218 20:20–05:01+2; nonstop out, one connection via Honolulu back). Arrive Dec 22; 13 nights before the Jan 4 return. Arrive home Jan 6. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-21–2027-01-04 (return 14 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,285 · Airline $3,473 · Save $188 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 22; 13 nights before the Jan 4 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-21–2027-01-04 (return 14 days later): Axel-exclusive $5,244 · Airline $5,540 · Save $296 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / Swiss International Air Lines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 161 / 786 / 973 12:10–12:10+1; nonstop out, 2 connections via Zurich and Brussels back). Arrive Dec 22; 13 nights before the Jan 4 return. Arrive home Jan 5. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-23–2026-12-30 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,964 · Airline $2,078 · Save $114 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 24; 6 nights before the Dec 30 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-23–2026-12-30 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,089 · Airline $2,208 · Save $119 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 24; 6 nights before the Dec 30 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-23–2026-12-30 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $6,790 · Airline $7,166 · Save $376 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / Air Canada (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 4 / 2048 18:15–20:04; nonstop out, one connection via Vancouver back). Arrive Dec 24; 6 nights before the Dec 30 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-25–2027-01-08 (return 14 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,725 · Airline $1,822 · Save $97 · See flights for these dates All Nippon Airways / United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 11 10:30–15:00+1, back NRT–ORD 33 / 360 / 1787 17:30–23:58; nonstop out, 2 connections via Los Angeles and Denver back). Arrive Dec 26; 13 nights before the Jan 8 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-25–2027-01-08 (return 14 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,912 · Airline $2,015 · Save $103 · See flights for these dates All Nippon Airways / United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 11 10:30–15:00+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 26; 13 nights before the Jan 8 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-25–2027-01-08 (return 14 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,267 · Airline $2,388 · Save $121 · See flights for these dates All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 11 10:30–15:00+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 26; 13 nights before the Jan 8 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-26–2027-01-03 (return 8 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,025 · Airline $3,198 · Save $173 · See flights for these dates All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 11 10:30–15:00+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 27; 7 nights before the Jan 3 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-26–2027-01-03 (return 8 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,025 · Airline $3,198 · Save $173 · See flights for these dates All Nippon Airways / United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 11 10:30–15:00+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 27; 7 nights before the Jan 3 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-26–2027-01-03 (return 8 days later): Axel-exclusive $4,656 · Airline $4,927 · Save $271 · See flights for these dates All Nippon Airways / Swiss International Air Lines (out ORD–NRT 11 10:30–15:00+1, back NRT–ORD 161 / 340 / 958 12:10–10:55+1; nonstop out, 2 connections via Zurich and London back). Arrive Dec 27; 7 nights before the Jan 3 return. Arrive home Jan 4. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-28–2027-01-04 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,218 · Airline $3,389 · Save $171 · See flights for these dates Japan Airlines / United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 55 10:25–14:55+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 29; 6 nights before the Jan 4 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-28–2027-01-04 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,281 · Airline $3,455 · Save $174 · See flights for these dates Japan Airlines (out ORD–NRT 55 10:25–14:55+1, back NRT–ORD 62 / 938 17:00–18:22; nonstop out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Dec 29; 6 nights before the Jan 4 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2026-12-28–2027-01-04 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $3,459 · Airline $3,641 · Save $182 · See flights for these dates Japan Airlines / American Airlines (out ORD–NRT 55 10:25–14:55+1, back NRT–ORD 60 / 584 17:30–19:59; nonstop out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Dec 29; 6 nights before the Jan 4 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

January 2027

• 2027-01-04–2027-01-15 (return 11 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,318 · Airline $1,392 · Save $74 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 33 / 2801 17:30–18:55; nonstop out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Jan 5; 10 nights before the Jan 15 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-15 (return 11 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,348 · Airline $1,420 · Save $72 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 5; 10 nights before the Jan 15 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-15 (return 11 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,536 · Airline $1,618 · Save $82 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 5; 10 nights before the Jan 15 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-16 (return 12 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,369 · Airline $1,442 · Save $73 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 33 / 2801 17:30–18:55; nonstop out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Jan 5; 11 nights before the Jan 16 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-16 (return 12 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,475 · Airline $1,560 · Save $85 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 5; 11 nights before the Jan 16 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-16 (return 12 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,964 · Airline $2,078 · Save $114 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 5; 11 nights before the Jan 16 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-17 (return 13 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,369 · Airline $1,442 · Save $73 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 6 / 2780 17:00–22:59; nonstop out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Jan 5; 12 nights before the Jan 17 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-17 (return 13 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,537 · Airline $1,620 · Save $83 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 5; 12 nights before the Jan 17 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-04–2027-01-17 (return 13 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,964 · Airline $2,078 · Save $114 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 5; 12 nights before the Jan 17 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-05–2027-01-17 (return 12 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,173 · Airline $1,241 · Save $68 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 6 / 2780 17:00–22:59; nonstop out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Jan 6; 11 nights before the Jan 17 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-05–2027-01-17 (return 12 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,348 · Airline $1,419 · Save $71 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 868 18:00–14:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 6; 11 nights before the Jan 17 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
• 2027-01-05–2027-01-17 (return 12 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,777 · Airline $1,877 · Save $100 · See flights for these dates United Airlines / All Nippon Airways (out ORD–NRT 867 10:40–15:15+1, back NRT–ORD 12 17:05–13:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Jan 6; 11 nights before the Jan 17 return. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

How we checked Chicago to Tokyo prices

Axel lists saved prices for round trips from ORD,MDW to NRT for one adult in economy: 1 Monday and 1 Friday departures with returns 14 days later, 1 Thursday and 1 Monday departures with returns 13 days later, 1 Monday and 1 Tuesday departures with returns 12 days later, 1 Monday departure with returns 11 days later, 2 Saturday departures with returns 8 days later and 1 Saturday, 1 Wednesday and 1 Monday departures with returns 7 days later, November 2026 to January 2027. There are too few comparable week-long date pairs for price targets. Each example keeps its actual return interval. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤19h out / ≤19h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.

Airports covered: ORD,MDW → NRT. Each example names its actual airports.

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Chicago to Tokyo flights for a family: prices for 2 adults and children

Saved fares Axel priced for parties with children, total for all travelers in USD, economy; the price opens that trip on Axel. Checked Nov 13, 2026

• 2027-03-21–2027-03-28, 2 adults · 3 children: Axel-exclusive $5,957 · Cathay Pacific · 1 stop (HKG) · 25h 20m. Airline fare: $6,270. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
• 2027-03-21–2027-03-28, 2 adults · 3 children: Axel-exclusive $6,397 · EVA Air · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 30m. Airline fare: $6,762. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

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ORD–NRT · 2026-11-19–2026-11-28 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $3,720 · United Airlines 1708 / 9 · 07:03–16:30 (November 20, 2026) local · 1 stop (YYZ) · 18h 27m. Airline fare: $3,916.

• Axel-exclusive $3,896 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (November 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $4,105.

• Axel-exclusive $5,148 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:55 (November 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $5,425.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-11-21–2026-11-29 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,735 · EVA Air 55 / 184 · 23:30–12:00 (November 23, 2026) local · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 30m. Airline fare: $1,828.

• Axel-exclusive $1,974 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (November 22, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $2,086.

• Axel-exclusive $2,629 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (November 22, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $2,782.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-11-19–2026-11-28 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,860 · United Airlines 1708 / 9 · 07:03–16:30 (November 20, 2026) local · 1 stop (YYZ) · 18h 27m. Airline fare: $1,959.

• Axel-exclusive $1,943 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (November 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $2,053.

• Axel-exclusive $2,568 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:55 (November 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $2,713.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-12-22–2027-01-06 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,912 · United Airlines 1156 / 1850 / 32 · 22:00–15:55 (December 24, 2026) local · 2 stops (DEN, LAX) · 26h 55m. Airline fare: $2,022.

• Axel-exclusive $2,339 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (December 23, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $2,470.

• Axel-exclusive $2,765 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (December 23, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $2,924.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-12-20–2027-01-04 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $2,623 · Air Canada 1049 / 3 · 15:30–16:40 (December 22, 2026) local · 1 stop (YVR) · 34h 10m. Airline fare: $2,762.

• Axel-exclusive $3,048 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (December 21, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $3,217.

• Axel-exclusive $3,444 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (December 21, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $3,635.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-12-24–2027-01-03 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $2,090 · American Airlines 3297 / 61 · 20:00–15:30 (December 26, 2026) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 28h 30m. Airline fare: $2,200.

• Axel-exclusive $2,795 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (December 25, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $2,958.

• Axel-exclusive $5,465 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:55 (December 25, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $5,753.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-12-13 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

• Axel-exclusive $1,037 · United Airlines 2361 / 32 · 07:00–15:55 (December 14, 2026) local · 1 stop (LAX) · 17h 55m. Airline fare: $1,094. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $1,037 · American Airlines 3297 / 61 · 21:06–15:30 (December 15, 2026) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 27h 24m. Airline fare: $1,094. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $1,297 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (December 14, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Airline fare: $1,370. See flights for these dates

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2026-12-16–2026-12-28 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $5,065 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (December 17, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Return: All Nippon Airways 182 / 218 · NRT–ORD · December 28, 2026 · 21:10–05:01 (December 29, 2026) local · 1 stop(s) (HNL) · 1371 minutes. Airline fare: $5,337. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $5,108 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (December 17, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Return: United Airlines 868 · NRT–ORD · December 28, 2026 · 18:00–14:50 local · Nonstop · 710 minutes. Airline fare: $5,397. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $6,083 · All Nippon Airways 11 · 10:30–15:00 (December 17, 2026) local · Nonstop · 13h 30m. Return: All Nippon Airways 12 · NRT–ORD · December 28, 2026 · 17:05–13:50 local · Nonstop · 705 minutes. Airline fare: $6,417. See flights for these dates

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-05 · 4 adults

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 4 adults.

• Axel-exclusive $2,957 · Turkish Airlines 186 / 300 · 11:45–19:10 (January 7, 2027) local · 1 stop (IST) · 40h 25m. Airline fare: $3,114. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $3,494 · Alaska Airlines 583 / 123 · 08:00–15:25 (January 6, 2027) local · 1 stop (SEA) · 16h 25m. Airline fare: $3,692. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $3,509 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 6, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $3,698. See flights for these dates

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-03–2027-01-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,308 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 4, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $1,382.

• Axel-exclusive $1,317 · American Airlines 3180 / 61 · 07:01–15:30 (January 4, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 17h 29m. Airline fare: $1,386.

• Axel-exclusive $1,318 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (January 4, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $1,392.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-06–2027-01-17 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,111 · Air Canada 8478 / 5 · 07:05–16:30 (January 7, 2027) local · 1 stop (YUL) · 18h 25m. Airline fare: $1,176.

• Axel-exclusive $1,173 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (January 7, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $1,241.

• Axel-exclusive $1,288 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 7, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $1,361.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,056 · Air Canada 8478 / 5 · 07:05–16:30 (January 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (YUL) · 18h 25m. Airline fare: $1,112.

• Axel-exclusive $1,118 · United Airlines 867 · 10:40–15:15 (January 13, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 35m. Airline fare: $1,177.

• Axel-exclusive $1,120 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 13, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $1,181.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-05 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

• Axel-exclusive $737 · Turkish Airlines 186 / 300 · 11:45–19:10 (January 7, 2027) local · 1 stop (IST) · 40h 25m. Airline fare: $779. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $797 · Cathay Pacific 807 / 524 · 14:10–06:30 (January 7, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 25h 20m. Airline fare: $841. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $878 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 6, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $925. See flights for these dates

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-03–2027-01-16 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,359 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 4, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $1,432.

• Axel-exclusive $1,359 · Alaska Airlines 1470 / 65 · 07:00–16:45 (January 4, 2027) local · 1 stop (SAN) · 18h 45m. Airline fare: $1,432.

• Axel-exclusive $1,360 · American Airlines 3180 / 61 · 07:01–15:30 (January 4, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 17h 29m. Airline fare: $1,436.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-05–2027-01-16 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,110 · Air Canada 8484 / 5 · 15:45–16:30 (January 7, 2027) local · 1 stop (YUL) · 33h 45m. Airline fare: $1,172.

• Axel-exclusive $1,121 · United Airlines 2812 / 406 / 5 · 21:22–16:30 (January 7, 2027) local · 2 stops (YYZ, YUL) · 28h 8m. Airline fare: $1,186.

• Axel-exclusive $1,163 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 6, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $1,231.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-01-04–2027-01-16 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $1,119 · Air Canada 510 / 400 / 5 · 20:50–16:30 (January 6, 2027) local · 2 stops (YYZ, YUL) · 28h 40m. Airline fare: $1,180.

• Axel-exclusive $1,171 · American Airlines 3297 / 61 · 22:05–15:30 (January 6, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 26h 25m. Airline fare: $1,235.

• Axel-exclusive $1,359 · Japan Airlines 55 · 10:25–14:50 (January 5, 2027) local · Nonstop · 13h 25m. Airline fare: $1,432.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-03-21–2027-03-28 · 2 adults · 3 children

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $5,957 · Cathay Pacific 807 / 524 · 15:10–06:30 (March 23, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 25h 20m. Airline fare: $6,270.

• Axel-exclusive $6,397 · EVA Air 55 / 184 · 00:30–12:00 (March 22, 2027) local · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 30m. Airline fare: $6,762.

• Axel-exclusive $9,750 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (March 22, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Airline fare: $10,290.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-04-29–2027-05-17 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $2,351 · Cathay Pacific 801 / 524 · 16:15–06:50 (May 1, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 24h 35m. Airline fare: $2,475.

• Axel-exclusive $2,484 · EVA Air 55 / 184 · 00:30–12:25 (April 30, 2027) local · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 55m. Airline fare: $2,627.

• Axel-exclusive $2,945 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (April 30, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Airline fare: $3,105.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-05-10–2027-05-29 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $2,445 · Cathay Pacific 801 / 504 · 16:15–14:30 (May 12, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 32h 15m. Airline fare: $2,575.

• Axel-exclusive $2,757 · EVA Air 55 / 184 · 00:30–12:25 (May 11, 2027) local · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 55m. Airline fare: $2,907.

• Axel-exclusive $2,978 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (May 11, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Airline fare: $3,135.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-05-11–2027-05-30 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $2,351 · Cathay Pacific 801 / 524 · 16:15–06:50 (May 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 24h 35m. Airline fare: $2,476.

• Axel-exclusive $2,757 · EVA Air 55 / 184 · 00:30–12:25 (May 12, 2027) local · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 55m. Airline fare: $2,907.

• Axel-exclusive $2,978 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (May 12, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Airline fare: $3,135.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-05-12–2027-05-31 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $2,351 · Cathay Pacific 801 / 504 · 16:15–14:30 (May 14, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 32h 15m. Airline fare: $2,476.

• Axel-exclusive $2,686 · EVA Air 55 / 184 · 00:30–12:25 (May 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (TPE) · 21h 55m. Airline fare: $2,827.

• Axel-exclusive $2,978 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (May 13, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Airline fare: $3,135.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-06-09–2027-06-30 · 4 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 4 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $6,415 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (June 10, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Return: American Airlines 154 · NRT–ORD · June 30, 2027 · 17:50–15:10 local · Nonstop · 680 minutes. Airline fare: $6,770. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $6,415 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (June 10, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Return: Japan Airlines 18 / 1717 · NRT–ORD · June 30, 2027 · 18:55–19:55 local · 1 stop(s) (YVR) · 900 minutes. Airline fare: $6,770. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $45,238 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (June 10, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Return: United Airlines 142 / 617 · NRT–ORD · June 30, 2027 · 16:30–16:49 local · 1 stop(s) (DEN) · 859 minutes. Airline fare: $47,871. See flights for these dates

Checked Nov 13, 2026

ORD–NRT · 2027-06-09–2027-06-30 · 4 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $5,188 · Cathay Pacific 801 / 504 · 16:15–14:30 (June 11, 2027) local · 1 stop (HKG) · 32h 15m. Airline fare: $5,470.

• Axel-exclusive $6,415 · American Airlines 153 · 12:45–15:30 (June 10, 2027) local · Nonstop · 12h 45m. Airline fare: $6,770.

• Axel-exclusive $6,493 · Alaska Airlines 1723 / 65 · 07:20–16:45 (June 10, 2027) local · 1 stop (SAN) · 19h 25m. Airline fare: $6,860.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.

Airline ratings: United Airlines 6.4/10 · ANA (All Nippon Airways) 6.1/10 · Japan Airlines 6.8/10 · American Airlines 6.2/10 · Air Canada 5.4/10 · Cathay Pacific 5.9/10. Every airline rated.

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Chicago to Tokyo flights by season and holiday · ORD,MDW–NRT

Cheapest month to fly Chicago to Tokyo (NRT): February 2027, typically $1,089 round trip per adult across 12 departure dates, against $2,016 in December 2026. Prices observed Sep 21 – Oct 21, 2026 in Axel's flight searches; the Chicago to Tokyo (NRT) route page lists today's published prices by date. Memorial Day weekend departures (May 27–31, 2027) ran 13% above the rest of the year, typically $1,327. That holiday drew 50% of Axel searches for this route.

Separate seasonal sample: 180 round trips over 65 departure dates, seen Sep 21 – Oct 21, 2026; economy, per adult, trips of 2–21 nights.

• Christmas (Dec 18–25, 2026): $2,162 per adult; midpoint across 8 departure dates. 2026-12-24–2027-01-03: $1,881

• Spring break (Mar 6–28, 2027): $1,175 per adult; midpoint across 9 departure dates. 2027-03-15–2027-03-22: $1,077

• Memorial Day weekend (May 27–31, 2027): $1,327 per adult; midpoint across 5 departure dates. 2027-05-27–2027-06-09: $1,273

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Trip ideas from Chicago with Tokyo (NRT)

• Japan trips from Chicago: fly Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026
• Flights from Chicago to Asia for 10 days: fly Dec 4 – Dec 13, 2026
• Flights from Chicago to Japan for 10 days: fly Dec 4 – Dec 13, 2026
• Flights from Chicago to Asia in winter: fly Dec 5 – Dec 12, 2026
• Flights from Chicago to Japan in winter: fly Dec 5 – Dec 12, 2026
• Christmas flights to the Philippines and Asia from Chicago: fly Dec 18 – Jan 3, 2027
• Flights from Chicago to Asia for two weeks: fly Jan 9 – Jan 23, 2027
• Flights from Chicago to Japan for two weeks: fly Jan 9 – Jan 23, 2027
• Cherry blossom trips from Chicago: fly Mar 27 – Apr 4, 2027
• Flights from Chicago to Asia in spring: fly Apr 10 – Apr 17, 2027
• Flights from Chicago to Japan in April: fly Apr 10 – Apr 17, 2027
• Flights from Chicago to Japan in summer: fly Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2027
• Flights from Chicago to Asia in fall: fly Sep 11 – Sep 18, 2027
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