Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 15 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Your DSM to HND flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DSM and HND:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
R 9,309 is currently the best price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Return flights start at R 16,380. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DSM to HND. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to Des Moines Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to DSM:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HND if you're catching a late Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DSM to HND in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are the start of reasons to visit.