Flying from Phoenix to Tokyo: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Phoenix to Tokyo.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's primary gateways.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 16 hours ahead of Phoenix.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Phoenix to Tokyo flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Tokyo
To find cheap Phoenix to Tokyo flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Phoenix to Tokyo flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
PHX is around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport:
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PHX.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The distance from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Tokyo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. Following your flight from Phoenix to Tokyo, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Phoenix to Tokyo:
Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental make picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Phoenix to Tokyo. April is the busiest month for a trip to Tokyo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book a Phoenix to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Tokyo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Tokyo, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.