Travelling from Tokyo to Phoenix: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Phoenix. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
Touch down at Phoenix's chief entry point, Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX).
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
To ensure you make it on your Tokyo to Phoenix flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Phoenix
To pick up cheap Tokyo to Phoenix flights, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Tokyo to Phoenix across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Tokyo to Phoenix flights.
Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Tokyo to Phoenix flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Tokyo to HND takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Tokyo Haneda Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Phoenix, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Phoenix flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Tokyo Narita Airport and Phoenix:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You can reach NRT from central Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Phoenix:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PHX if you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Phoenix. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Phoenix and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
After your flight from Tokyo to Phoenix has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is roughly 40 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to AZA. Settle in and get cosy after your Tokyo to Phoenix flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Dollar, Alamo and Budget make picking up a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from AZA two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
March is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Phoenix, while April is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to Phoenix ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Tokyo to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Phoenix
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Phoenix right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Phoenix:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are popular attractions which should be on every Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres northwest of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Penn & Teller are among its highlights.
