Award flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago
Award space from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $62.99 on NRT–ORD (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 80,000 miles + $63.19 on NRT–ORD (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 100,000 miles + $63.19 on NRT–ORD (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $62.99
- NRT–ORD · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $62.99
- NRT–ORD · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 pts + $63.19
- NRT–ORD · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 100,000 pts + $63.19
- NRT–ORD · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on NRT–ORD: 25,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 74,000 miles + $67.95 with Delta SkyMiles on NRT–MDW. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 80,000 miles + $63.19, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $62.99).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points: 25,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–ORD (seen on 322 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $62.99 | NRT–ORD | 322 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–ORD | 314 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $77.39 | NRT–ORD | 320 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $347.77 | NRT–ORD | 33 |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $400.76 | NRT–ORD | 294 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $53.77 | NRT–ORD | 145 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $507.16 | NRT–ORD | 233 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 44,000 pts + $96.97 | NRT–ORD | 17 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 46,500 pts + $90.99 | NRT–ORD | 187 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $80.99 | NRT–ORD | 225 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $56.09 | NRT–ORD | 322 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $57.39 | NRT–ORD | 72 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $67.74 | NRT–ORD | 315 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $80.99 | NRT–ORD | 103 |
| GOL Smiles | 92,100 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–ORD | 189 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 98,000 pts + $147.28 | NRT–ORD | 327 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–ORD | 285 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points: 50,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–ORD (seen on 303 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $62.99 | NRT–ORD | 303 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $82.99 | NRT–ORD | 90 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $56.09 | NRT–ORD | 321 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $340.38 | NRT–ORD | 32 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 91,500 pts + $517.40 | NRT–ORD | 87 |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $400.76 | NRT–ORD | 20 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $67.61 | NRT–ORD | 312 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 186,500 pts + $542.89 | NRT–ORD | 18 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 325,500 pts + $147.31 | NRT–ORD | 257 |
| GOL Smiles | 607,500 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–ORD | 4 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points: 80,000 miles + $63.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–ORD (seen on 311 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $63.19 | NRT–ORD | 311 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–ORD | 36 |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $475.69Mixed cabin | NRT–ORD | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $57.59 | NRT–ORD | 322 |
| Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,413.38 | NRT–ORD | 121 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 118,500 pts + $147.85 | NRT–ORD | 35 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $351.59 | NRT–ORD | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $744.93 | NRT–ORD | 27 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 240,000 pts + $147.28 | NRT–ORD | 325 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–ORD | 280 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $67.95Mixed cabin | NRT–ORD | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points: 100,000 miles + $63.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–ORD (seen on 2 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago at a glance
- From
- Tokyo Narita (NRT)
- To
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 21 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,260–6,275 miles (10,074–10,099 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Chicago, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 25,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 322 dates | 50,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 303 dates | 80,000 pts + $63.19AAdvantage · 311 dates | 100,000 pts + $63.19AAdvantage · 2 dates |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 74,000 pts + $67.95SkyMiles · 16 dates | 130,000 pts + $67.95SkyMiles · 13 dates | — | 410,000 pts + $67.81SkyMiles · 13 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $62.99 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 322 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $62.99 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 303 dates.
- Business Class: 80,000 miles + $63.19 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 311 dates.
- First Class: 100,000 miles + $63.19 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 2 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | NRT–ORD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $57.39 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | NRT–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $82.99 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | NRT–ORD | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $56.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–ORD | Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $475.69Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–ORD | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $57.59 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–ORD | Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,413.38 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | NRT–ORD | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 179,800 pts + $509.94 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | NRT–ORD | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $67.88 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 31,000 Avios + taxes vary via Qatar Airways Privilege Club on NRT–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 41 dates (12 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles + $56.09 via United MileagePlus on NRT–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 315 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 110,000 miles + $57.59 via United MileagePlus on NRT–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 317 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 179,800 points + $428.63 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on NRT–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates.
Best months to fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $57.39 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $62.99 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $1,413.38 (2 dates)Skywards | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + $57.39 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $62.99 (28 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $475.69 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 179,800 pts + $509.94 (1 date)Qantas | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $63.19 (26 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $63.19 (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Privilege Club | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 149,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Skywards | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Velocity | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Privilege Club | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 31,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 156,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 179,800 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago?
In business class, NRT–ORD with 80,000 miles + $63.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, NRT–ORD with 25,000 miles + $62.99 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Chicago had award space?
NRT–ORD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and NRT–MDW (economy, premium economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 322 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 80,000 miles + $63.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 311 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 322 dates, premium economy 303 dates, business class 311 dates, first class 2 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 327 dates, premium economy 257 dates, business class 325 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 320 dates, premium economy 90 dates, first class 319 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 225 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 72 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 33 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 315 dates, premium economy 312 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 313 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 294 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 121 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 31,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $53.77 with Velocity (42,000 points + $53.77) to $507.16 with Qantas (43,200 points + $507.16); in business class from $57.59 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $57.59) to $1,413.38 with Skywards (110,000 miles + $1,413.38). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago?
American Express Membership Rewards: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 80,000 miles + $63.19 with AAdvantage (26 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.