Travelling from Houston to Tokyo: what you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Tokyo departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
When choosing where to land in Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the major hubs.
13 hours 54 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Houston to Tokyo. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
The most popular route for flights from Houston to Tokyo is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 10 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to NRT is the 10:05 United Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11:05 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to Tokyo, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organizing your cheap flights from Houston to Tokyo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Tokyo jetting out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Set out from IAH, and then fly into Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
When taking off from IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Tokyo with United Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Houston to Tokyo leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Split up your flight from Houston to Tokyo with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tokyo include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 22 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to Tokyo? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Tokyo. Book one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Houston to Tokyo, expect a drive time of approximately 58 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Houston to Tokyo:
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Tokyo
Currently, C$414 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Tokyo. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$816. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Houston to Tokyo by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Houston to Tokyo. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Use filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Houston to Tokyo, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Houston to Tokyo. June is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Houston to Tokyo for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from Houston to Tokyo sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Tokyo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Complete your Tokyo trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Houston to Tokyo. Whether you want a compact ride, family sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.