Flying from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 45 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is 13 hours behind Tokyo. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.
The busiest route is from Haneda Airport (HND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), with 14 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from HND to IAD is the 10:20am ANA option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 4:50pm with United Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to IAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Get there in one go from Haneda Airport (HND). Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) operate from here.
When leaving from HND, you can take a direct flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from HND to IAD.
With a dependable 85.25% of services arriving as planned, ANA leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to IAD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The distance from central Tokyo to HND is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Haneda Airport:
73.52% of flights leaving from Haneda Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Narita International Airport:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
NRT is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 1 hour or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to IAD flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.53%.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near IAD and get cosy, quick:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, $687 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,561. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Tokyo to IAD by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Washington DC based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Tokyo to IAD flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Washington DC
Start your Washington DC trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Washington DC should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider Virginia Beach, about 274 kilometres south-east of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are the start of reasons to visit.