Travelling from Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Haneda Airport is located in Tokyo. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to HND won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to HND leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Haneda Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND) plane tickets are available from here.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to HND departing from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to HND.
Choose ANA if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Haneda Airport arrive as scheduled 83.05% of the time.
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Haneda Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and HND are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Washington DC to HND flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to HND:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Haneda Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land within the expected time frame. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Haneda Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times to explore Tokyo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Haneda Airport flight.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND)
RM2,227 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Haneda Airport. A return flight starts from RM3,909. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to HND if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Tokyo. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Haneda Airport (HND), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to HND plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Haneda Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Haneda Airport:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Tokyo when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Tokyo Skytree followed by Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Nagoya to tick off its popular sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
Shizuoka is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.