International route
Cheap flights from Detroit to Tokyo
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). 6,413 miles, 13h 5m nonstop.
DTW to HND at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,413 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DL1 airlineDelta
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 13h aheadTokyo vs Detroit
Detroit to Tokyo
Round trips from $447
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 9.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Detroit to Tokyo
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 15 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAUAAS3 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UAAS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
DetroitTokyo has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
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Tips for this route
- Only Delta flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $447; September 2026 is the most expensive at $605 and up, a difference of $158 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit. Expect to lose 13 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Tokyo: The world's biggest city, effortlessly polite
Tokyo is reachable nonstop from a dozen US cities via Haneda (close to the city) and Narita. A weak yen has made Japan a value destination, and Tokyo's food, neighborhoods, temples and the bullet train to Kyoto make it the trip of a lifetime.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and October–November (fall color) are the best and busiest. May and September are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with typhoons possible; winter is dry, clear and cheap.
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Search Detroit to TokyoDetroit to Tokyo: common questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 13h 5m gate to gate, covering 6,413 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to HND?
Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo (HND), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, MEX and ORD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tokyo?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo (HND), starting at $447 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Detroit to Tokyo flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit. DTW is on America/Detroit time and HND on Asia/Tokyo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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