Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to make your DCA to NRT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between DCA and NRT include:
Pearson International Airport
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$702 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,538. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from DCA to NRT, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DCA to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DCA:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tokyo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to NRT in February. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.