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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,212. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.$1,197 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,197, select.
Tokyo.$1,212 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,212, select.
Tokyo.$1,645 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,645, select.
Tokyo.$1,669 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,669, select.
Tokyo.$2,019 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,019, select.
Tokyo.$2,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,044, select.
Tokyo.$2,107 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,107, select.
Tokyo.$2,294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,294, select.
Tokyo.$2,349 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,349, select.
Tokyo.$2,827 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,827, select.
Tokyo.$3,134 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,134, select.
Tokyo.$3,318 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Wed, 2 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,318, select.
Tokyo.$3,368 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,368, select.
Tokyo.$3,392 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,392, select.
Tokyo.$3,549 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,549, select.
Tokyo.$4,151 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,151, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tokyo Narita

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Tokyo Narita flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $2,044
Aug
from $1,212
Sep
from $2,827
Oct
from $1,645
Nov
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Dec
from $3,134
Jan
from $1,669
Feb
from $4,151
Mar
from $3,368
Apr
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May
from $3,392
Jun
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Des Moines to Tokyo Narita: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Des Moines to Tokyo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Tokyo Narita.

Tokyo Haneda

17km from central Tokyo
Closest
from $1,613
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Tokyo Narita

64km from central Tokyo
Cheapest
from $1,197
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Ibaraki

85km from central Tokyo
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Des Moines to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,197
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Tokyo Narita: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Tokyo Narita is $1,195. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Tokyo Narita. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,197.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Tokyo Narita.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tokyo Narita is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo Narita but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo Narita.

Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know

  • Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo 15 hours ahead of Des Moines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your DSM to NRT flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between DSM and NRT include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

    • New York Newark Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight is $496. A return fare right now is $1,197. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DSM to NRT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from DSM to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Of all flights departing from Des Moines Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DSM:

Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

  • Reserve a hotel close to NRT if you're taking a late Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo

  • The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

  • From Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is March, while May is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSM to NRT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Japan

  • You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its must-visit sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.

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