International route
Cheap flights from Tokyo to Houston
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 6,664 miles, 12h 40m nonstop.
HND to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,664 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAJLNH3 airlinesUnited, Japan, ANA All Nippon Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 6all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 14h behindHouston vs Tokyo
Tokyo to Houston
Round trips from $493
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 10.
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 Tokyo to Houston
3 airlines fly nonstop with 6 departures a day combined, plus 19 more with one stop.
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via 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
- 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
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via MAN · 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)AADLAS3 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADLB63 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Tokyo has 2 airports and Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Tokyo
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- United, Japan and ANA All Nippon all fly HND to IAH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $493; September 2026 is the most expensive at $631 and up, a difference of $138 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday 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.
- Houston is 14 hours behind Tokyo. A morning departure lands in Houston with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Tokyo to HoustonTokyo to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Tokyo (HND) to Houston (IAH) takes about 12h 40m gate to gate, covering 6,664 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HND to IAH?
United Airlines, Japan Airlines and ANA All Nippon Airways operate nonstop flights from Tokyo (HND) to Houston (IAH), with 6 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Houston?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Tokyo (HND) to Houston (IAH), starting at $493 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo to Houston 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 Tokyo and Houston?
Houston is 14 hours behind Tokyo. HND is on Asia/Tokyo time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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