Japan Airlines Inaugurates Nonstop Service Between Chicago O’Hare and Tokyo (Narita) Starting June 1
New Chicago Route Complements Daily Tokyo (Haneda) Service and Provides Customers With More Convenient Connections onto S.E. Asia
(Images: Send off of JL055 at O’Hare bound for Tokyo (Narita) on 01JUN25)
Chicago, IL June 1, 2025 – Twice as nice from Chicago! Today, Japan Airlines (JAL), a member of the oneworld Alliance and a certified 5-Star airline by Skytrax, commenced its second daily service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Japan, with the launch of new Tokyo (Narita) service, complementing its existing daily Tokyo (Haneda) nonstop. JAL’s Pacific Joint Business partner, American Airlines, will also codeshare on the new route.
JAL’s service increase at Chicago O’Hare provides more travel options for Asia-bound customers commencing their journey from throughout the Midwest and the route further enhances the airline’s transpacific network to support demand to Japan and beyond. Tokyo (Narita) – airport code NRT– has long-served as a convenient hub for travelers connecting to destinations throughout Asia.
“We are pleased to launch a second daily nonstop from Chicago O’Hare providing customers with even more choices and travel flexibility while enjoying our award-winning international service,” said Hideyuki Koyama, Japan Airlines Senior Vice President for the Americas. “And our co-location at O’Hare with American Airlines makes it convenient for travelers connecting from cities throughout the Midwest.”
“American Airlines congratulates Japan Airlines, our joint business partner, on the launch of this new flight between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Tokyo Narita International Airport,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “American proudly serves more than 150 destinations from our Chicago hub and this new flight will provide even more seamless connectivity between the Midwest and Asia as part of our joint business partnership.”
JAL’s newest route commenced with special inaugural events at Tokyo (Narita) and Chicago O’Hare airports to the delight of customers and guests. At Chicago O’Hare, a celebration was held at the gate prior to the departure of JL055 with customers and special guests in attendance.
Chicago-Tokyo Schedule (as of June 1, 2025)
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Route |
Flight |
Schedule |
Equipment |
Frequency |
Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chicago - Narita |
JL055/AA8459 |
12:30 - 15:15 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
Daily |
June 1, 2025 |
|
Narita - Chicago |
JL056/AA8460 |
18:15 - 16:00 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
Daily |
May 31, 2025 |
|
Chicago - Haneda |
JL009/AA8404 |
1:30 - 4:20 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
Daily |
|
|
Haneda - Chicago |
JL010/AA8405 |
11:30 - 9:15 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
Daily |
|
- Schedule as of June 1, 2025. Schedules and equipment subject to change without notice. Flights operated by Japan Airlines and codeshare by American Airlines.
About Japan Airlines:
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan's first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 232 aircraft (as of March 2025) and began renewing its international long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 395 airports across 68 countries/ regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious "World Class" Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. The airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide.
