ANA First Class: Chicago → TokyoFirst
ORD → NRT, HND · NH · Checked multiple times per day
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Monitored continuously since 24 May 2026 — 1,267 checks across 153 days, verified against the GDS.
Space was last returned on this route on 5 October 2026, but not at counts we could verify as bookable, so we do not publish it as availability.
We keep checking multiple times a day, and the record above updates with it. If space appears, an alert is the fastest way to hear about it.
Points prices for this route
Fewest points per person, from published award charts: one way, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 85,000 (phone booking; transferable from Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Bilt Rewards); round trip, ANA Mileage Club from 150,000 (transferable from Amex Membership Rewards). Taxes and carrier surcharges extra; charts checked 10 Oct 2026.
| Programme | Points per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | from 150,000 round trip | low / regular / high season: 150,000 / 170,000 / 300,000; transfer from Amex |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 85,000 | phone booking; transfer from Amex, Chase, Citi, Bilt |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLands | 105,000 | transfer from Citi, Capital One |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 120,000 | transfer from Amex, Chase, Capital One, Bilt, Marriott |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 140,000 | |
| United MileagePlus | 143,000 | pending re-verification; transfer from Chase, Bilt, Marriott |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus | 155,000 | transfer from Citi |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 173,500 | transfer from Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 195,000 | transfer from Capital One, Citi, Bilt |
| Etihad Guest | 200,000 | transfer from Citi, Capital One, Bilt |
One way per person unless marked round trip, from each programme's published award chart; taxes and carrier surcharges extra. These are the prices when award seats are available: check availability live.
About This Route
ANA's Chicago route offers First Class "The Suite" on the Boeing 777-300ER. A strong option for Midwest travelers seeking premium cabin awards to Japan.
Aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER
💡 Insider Tip
ORD is United's hub, so ANA award space here can be competitive. Book as early as possible when space appears.
Newest sighting: none in the last 7 days · Data from the GDS