Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
The most popular route is from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAD to HND is the 11:05 ANA service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 13:35 with United Airlines.
To avoid rushing for your IAD to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo ticket. Begin your trip at IAD and end it at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
Check out the deals with ANA. This carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from IAD to Tokyo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, IAD can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tokyo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo flight is $1,005. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,659. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from IAD to Tokyo, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from IAD to Tokyo.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to NRT. Kick back and get cosy after your IAD to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT will help you save.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, visit Tokyo in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to Tokyo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.