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Flights from Chicago to Okinawa
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Okinawa. The fastest way is one stop via Osaka or Taipei, about 17h 55m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 55m
Chicago to Okinawa at a glance
Fastest journey17h 55mVia Osaka, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Osaka or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Okinawa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Osaka (KIX) OKA
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Japan Transocean Air, Jetstar Japan, Peach
Sun03:45 CHI07:31 KIX2h 14m connection09:45 KIX11:40 OKAEVA Air + Peach
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CHI Taipei (TPE) OKA
Leg 1: EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air
Fri00:30 CHI04:40 TPE2h 05m connection06:45 TPE09:01 OKAEVA Air
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CHI Tokyo (HND) OKA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines
Sat19:30 CHI22:39 HND7h 36m connection06:15 HND08:39 OKAAll Nippon Airways + Solaseed Air
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CHI Seoul (ICN) OKA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air
Mon22:15 CHI02:51 ICN6h 54m connection09:45 ICN11:45 OKAKorean Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,627 km7,220 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 55mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +15hOkinawa vs Chicago
- Currency in Okinawa
- JPY
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → OKA
Flights from Chicago to Okinawa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Okinawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Osaka, Taipei and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Okinawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,627 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Okinawa?
The best connecting points are Osaka (KIX), Taipei (TPE), Tokyo (HND) and Seoul (ICN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chicago and Okinawa?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Okinawa?
Okinawa is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.





