Statistics on Chicago-Japan flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Japan from Chicago
The average price to go to Japan from Chicago is $ 1511 (round trip). It varies from $ 1405 (Osaka) to $ 1612 (Tokyo) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-Japan flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo (Hokkaido) and Fukuoka.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | $ 1612 | february (the cheapest), september | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Chicago-Tokyo |
| Osaka | $ 1405 | february, september, october (the cheapest) | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Osaka |
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) | $ 1529 | february, march, april, may, september (the cheapest), october, november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Chicago-Sapporo (Hokkaido) |
| Fukuoka | $ 1496 | january, february, march, april, may, september, october (the cheapest), november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Chicago-Fukuoka |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-Japan month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1332 to $ 1620 | fair price |
| February | $ 1196 to $ 1462 | good price |
| March | $ 1300 to $ 1564 | fair price |
| April | $ 1345 to $ 1514 | fair price |
| May | $ 1358 to $ 1561 | fair price |
| June | $ 1637 to $ 1804 | high price |
| July | $ 1687 to $ 1824 | very high price |
| August | $ 1536 to $ 2032 | very high price |
| September | $ 1198 to $ 1494 | good price |
| October | $ 1192 to $ 1517 | fair price |
| November | $ 1280 to $ 1543 | fair price |
| December | $ 1682 to $ 2156 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63278 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Japan from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Japan from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Tokyo in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Tokyo is $ 1612. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Tokyo flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Tokyo in Japan in february to get the best price ($ 1462, saving $ 150 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1612). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1868, which is $ 256 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Tokyo and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Osaka in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Osaka is $ 1405. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Osaka flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Osaka in Japan in october to get the best price ($ 1192, saving $ 214 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1405). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1687, which is $ 282 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Osaka and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Sapporo (Hokkaido) is $ 1529. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan in september to get the best price ($ 1252, saving $ 277 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1529). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2156, which is $ 628 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Sapporo (Hokkaido) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Fukuoka in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Fukuoka is $ 1496. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Fukuoka flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Fukuoka in Japan in october to get the best price ($ 1261, saving $ 236 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1496). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2032, which is $ 537 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Fukuoka and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-Japan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Osaka | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 15-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 854 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 02-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 796 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 09-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 861 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 01-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 878 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Osaka | 15-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 08-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 878 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Osaka | 09-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 920 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 05-11 to 19-11-2025 | $ 908 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Japan (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Tokyo
The price of tickets to Tokyo fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Tokyo, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Tokyo page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Tokyo in Japan 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1563 , which is $ 49 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 177 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Tokyo flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Osaka
The price of tickets to Osaka fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Osaka, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Osaka page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Osaka in Japan 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1233 , which is $ 173 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 153 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Osaka flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Sapporo (Hokkaido)
The price of tickets to Sapporo (Hokkaido) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Sapporo (Hokkaido), you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Sapporo (Hokkaido) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1445 , which is $ 84 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 370 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Fukuoka
The price of tickets to Fukuoka fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Fukuoka, you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Fukuoka page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Fukuoka in Japan 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1381 , which is $ 115 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 146 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Fukuoka flight ticket and other statistics