Flying from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the two main airports in Tokyo.
The average time for a direct Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight is 11 hours 20 minutes.
Minneapolis is 14 hours behind Tokyo. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
You can pick from 7 direct flights every week between Haneda Airport (HND) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This is the most popular route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 4:20pm departure from HND to MSP.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to MSP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can hop on a direct flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) out of Haneda Airport (HND).
You'll find a direct flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This well-known airline operates services from HND.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from HND to MSP.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.13% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to MSP. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
To get to HND from central Tokyo, it takes around 15 minutes to drive the 16 kilometres or so.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Haneda Airport, 73.52% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Narita International Airport and MSP:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in around 1 hour. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Tokyo to MSP flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MSP and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight.
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Central Minneapolis is about 11 kilometres from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is $891. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,436. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tokyo to MSP. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Plan your visit to Minneapolis in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Tokyo to MSP flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Minneapolis right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minnehaha Regional Park are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Minneapolis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Minneapolis is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a visit to Rochester will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Duluth is another essential stop in the United States and is around 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. No trip is complete without seeing Skyline Parkway, Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Glensheen Estate.