Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to NRT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and NRT:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
$535 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,166. These prices can change based on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSP to NRT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel near NRT if you're on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you want to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to NRT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you want to check out another major destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key reasons to visit.