Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 6 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo.
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located. Tokyo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the most traveled route, with 10 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from DTW to HND is with Delta at 14:45. Choose the first departure operated by Delta at 13:20 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from DTW to Tokyo, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can reserve a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo. Start your journey at DTW and end it at Haneda Airport (HND).
Keep an eye out for deals with Delta. This carrier operates direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DTW to Tokyo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You won't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
The journey from central Detroit to DTW takes around 1 hour and 8 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DTW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tokyo
$697 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,240. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DTW to Tokyo, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 58 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from DTW to Tokyo at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, head for Tokyo in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from DTW to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tokyo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are top sights which should feature on any good Tokyo itinerary.
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