Flying from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from 14 weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights. The 17:00 departure with ANA is the earliest flight you can take. JAL operates the latest service of the day at 18:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your NRT to ORD flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier that offers NRT to ORD flights, with 79.17% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between NRT and ORD include:
Denver International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Calgary Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 6,862 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 14,056. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from NRT to ORD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NRT to ORD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of all flights leaving Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Tokyo Narita Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to NRT? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're coming in on a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Go where the road takes you with a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and see more of Chicago and beyond.
Booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NRT to ORD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
