American Airlines will resume nonstop flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Tokyo Narita on March 27, 2027, restoring a route the carrier last operated in 2020.
The daily service will become American's 11th long-haul route from Chicago and will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 configured with 30 Flagship Business and 21 Premium Economy seats.
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The route will operate under American's trans-Pacific joint venture with Japan Airlines, giving passengers access to the Japanese carrier's connecting network beyond Narita. Destinations available through the partnership include Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei and Ho Chi Minh City, among others.
American previously served the Chicago-Narita market from 1998 until 2020. Since then, Japan Airlines has continued operating flights between Chicago and Tokyo, while All Nippon Airways serves both Narita and Haneda from O'Hare. United Airlines is also scheduled to launch its own Chicago-Narita service later this year, adding competition on the route.
The restored service will strengthen American's presence in Asia, where the airline operates a smaller network than Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and relies heavily on partners to extend its reach beyond Japan.
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Alongside the Tokyo announcement, American confirmed two additional domestic routes from Chicago. Twice-daily Embraer E170 flights to Charlottesville, Virginia, will begin on November 2, while daily Boeing 737 service to Ontario, California, is scheduled to start on November 7.
The airline said the additions are part of continued investment in its Chicago hub, where it has expanded its network over the past several years and is upgrading passenger facilities, including a new Admirals Club lounge.
Tickets for the Tokyo route are expected to go on sale through American's booking channels in the coming days.
