Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 20,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on ANA, plus taxes and fees from $451.19. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, ANA, JAL and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,259 miles (10,073 km) apart. American Airlines and JAL are in oneworld and ANA and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle and more.
How many miles NRT to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn ANA | 20,000–36,000 | $451.19–498.43 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn JAL | 27,000 | $455.19–714.26 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 30,500 | $56.29–71.79 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JAL | 30,500 | $56.29–273.53 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 31,000 | $56.29–71.79 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn ANA | 32,500 | $131.29–353.53 |
| Finnair PlusOn JAL | 33,500 | $56.29–403.53 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 35,000 | $56.29–71.79 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn ANA | 35,000 | $81.29–128.53 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 37,500 | $76.29–91.79 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 40,000 | $79.69–95.19 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 43,200 | $56.29–71.79 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NRT to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- ANAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- JALoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book NRT to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines, JAL
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines, JAL
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks ANA, United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines, JAL
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines, JAL
- Emirates SkywardsBooks JAL, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines, JAL
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines, JAL
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines, JAL
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines, JAL
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines, JAL
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks ANA, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks ANA, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks ANA, United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks JAL
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks ANA
NRT to ORD with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way+2
+1 - Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)JAL, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
+10
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)JAL, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more
+1 - Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
NRT to ORD: common questions
How many miles does NRT to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on ANA, plus taxes and fees from $451.19. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (27,000), Iberia Club (30,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (30,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NRT to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld), ANA (Star Alliance), JAL (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Tokyo from Chicago by plane?
Tokyo (NRT) and Chicago (ORD) are 6,259 miles (10,073 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NRT to ORD award flights?
24 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 16 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Tokyo and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR), Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN) and Toronto (YYZ). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example WestJet through Calgary.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.