About this route
Airlines serving both Tokyo and Chicago include Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and 10 more. Compare 1 loyalty program to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award seats we found on this route
Checked 15 October 2026 by our award search, across the programmes it covers. Seats change daily.
Cheapest economy
55,000
JetBlue TrueBlue · 19 Oct 2026
Dates with seats
40
upcoming departure dates
| Month | Dates with seats | Economy from |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 8 | 55,000 JetBlue TrueBlue |
| November 2026 | 20 | 55,000 JetBlue TrueBlue |
| December 2026 | 12 | 55,000 JetBlue TrueBlue |
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
Published one-way award prices for NRT–ORD. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Award chart data last updated 19 April 2026.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both NRT and ORD, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
Qatar Airways
QR
Cathay Pacific
CX
Etihad Airways
EY
Japan Airlines
JL
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
American Airlines
AA
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
ANA
NH
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
Best programs for this route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Keep planning this trip
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from Tokyo to Chicago?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 20,000 points in economy.
What is the cheapest business class from Tokyo to Chicago with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 50,000 points one-way.
Which loyalty programs can I use for NRT to ORD?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
What is the cheapest award seat from Tokyo to Chicago right now?
In our check on 15 October 2026, the cheapest economy award was 55,000 points with JetBlue TrueBlue on 19 October 2026. We found award seats on 40 upcoming dates.
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