Flying from Tokyo to Orlando: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Tokyo to Orlando. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is where you'll be arriving in Orlando.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Give yourself enough time to make your Tokyo to Orlando flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Orlando
To pick up cheap Tokyo to Orlando flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Tokyo to Orlando flights leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Travelling from central Tokyo to HND takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Orlando? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
When it comes to Tokyo Haneda Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Split up your Tokyo to Orlando flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Tokyo Narita Airport and Orlando are:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Orlando:
Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Orlando. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Grab a Orlando International Airport rental car and discover Orlando and beyond with your own wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB)
Once your flight from Tokyo to Orlando has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Orlando is approximately 31 kilometres from Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SFB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Tokyo to Orlando:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving taxi lines. Pick up a Orlando Sanford Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from SFB one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
April is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to Orlando. To avoid the crowds, visit Orlando in March.
Book a Tokyo to Orlando ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Orlando around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Orlando, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Orlando:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Hogwarts Castle, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando Resort are leading attractions which should feature on every Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Orlando. Around 193 kilometres to the north, top sights here include St. John's Cathedral, MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 322 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Close Beach, Ocean Dr and Port of Miami.