Flying from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when planning your flight from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tokyo to CLT, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Tokyo to CLT with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between HND and CLT include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Haneda Airport:
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% touch down on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Narita International Airport and CLT:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in about 1 hour. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to CLT flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70.53%.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and explore beyond Charlotte's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Charlotte. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 4 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is $1,028. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,039. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tokyo to CLT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Charlotte. August is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Tokyo to CLT flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charlotte to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are must-do's during your Charlotte adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres east of Charlotte, a visit to Raleigh will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
Durham is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. No trip is complete without a visit to DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.