What percentage of Tokyo to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.7% of flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. have historically been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience one stopover. This indicates that the vast majority of routes between these two cities will include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.?

The direct flight from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. typically has a median duration of 12 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 10845 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are considerably longer, with a median duration of 24 hours and 44 minutes. Travelers should account for this significant difference in travel time when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. have been about 40% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $2004, while connecting flights have a median price of $1436. Direct flights represent a smaller portion of the available routes, typically making up about 5% of options.

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Tokyo to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

A typical journey from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. takes about 28h 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this long-haul route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival. This journey covers a significant distance of 10,872 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C., fares right now are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $1078–$2126, with a median of $1486. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that most available options are higher than usual.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to fly are typically May, with a median fare of $1163, followed by June at $1241, and November at $1245. These months offer more competitive pricing compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. connect at least once. Only a small share of recent fares, 3.7%, are non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which significantly contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: ¥117,096 - ¥234,341

Prices for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 117,096 JPY and 234,341 JPY. The current lowest deal is 133,222 JPY with Viva Macau, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 20.

now ¥133,222

Low ¥117,096

High ¥234,341

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Washington is May, with a median price of $1163. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2496. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥1,163

December

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥2,496

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

All Nippon Airways

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Fri, Sep 18

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HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥174,758

¥188,860

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥169,783

¥205,706

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥180,117

¥205,861

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥177,821

¥144,968

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

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Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥169,512

¥190,097

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

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Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Hong Kong Express Airways

¥168,878

¥156,714

One-way

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4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

¥174,323 → ¥141,104

19%

7 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 28

¥177,821 → ¥144,968

18%

2 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 14

¥176,683 → ¥151,923

14%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

¥162,530 → ¥144,504

11%

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Tokyo - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $1486.

📅 Best time to fly

May, June, and November offer lower prices

Historically, May ($1163), June ($1241), and November ($1245) offer lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 28h 45m

Flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. typically take 28h 45m with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of recent flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥145,035

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport is a convenient choice for your journey from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥145,195

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥143,343

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~¥131,510

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets has been observed at around $1376. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made very close to departure, with fares averaging $1510 for tickets purchased 0-6 days out. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance has historically resulted in higher average prices of $1992.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. is considered to be around $1078 or less. The median price for this route has typically been $1486. Fares exceeding $2126 are generally in the higher price range for this route.

Historically, May has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $1163. June and November also typically offer more affordable fares, with median prices of $1241 and $1245 respectively. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter has been $1486.

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Tokyo to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: ¥117,096 - ¥234,341

Prices for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 117,096 JPY and 234,341 JPY. The current lowest deal is 133,222 JPY with Viva Macau, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 20.

now ¥133,222

Low ¥117,096

High ¥234,341

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥1,163

December

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥2,496

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥174,758

¥188,860

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥169,783

¥205,706

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥180,117

¥205,861

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥177,821

¥144,968

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥169,512

¥190,097

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Washington, D.C.

Tokyo (HND) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Hong Kong Express Airways

¥168,878

¥156,714

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

¥174,323 → ¥141,104

19%

7 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 28

¥177,821 → ¥144,968

18%

2 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 14

¥176,683 → ¥151,923

14%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

¥162,530 → ¥144,504

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Tokyo - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $1486.

📅 Best time to fly

May, June, and November offer lower prices

Historically, May ($1163), June ($1241), and November ($1245) offer lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 28h 45m

Flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. typically take 28h 45m with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of recent flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥145,035

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport is a convenient choice for your journey from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥145,195

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥143,343

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

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$4,417

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Tokyo to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Tokyo - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares above the typical level

May, June, and November offer lower prices

Median flight time is 28h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

When should I buy Tokyo to Washington, D.C. tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.?

What percentage of Tokyo to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.?

Are non-stop flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. worth the extra cost?

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Tokyo to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Washington, D.C.

Tokyo - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares above the typical level

May, June, and November offer lower prices

Median flight time is 28h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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