Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo is 12 hours 10 minutes.
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located. Tokyo follows the UTC+9 timezone.
The most popular route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of nine services every week between these two airports. ZIPAIR Tokyo offers a 09:45 departure between IAH and NRT.
To avoid rushing for your IAH to Tokyo flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo ticket. Begin your trip at IAH and touch down at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo, including:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from IAH to Tokyo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo
R 4,768 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 10,021. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from IAH to Tokyo, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from IAH to Tokyo.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your IAH to Tokyo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Tokyo Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the most popular month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Tokyo in December.
Before booking a Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to Tokyo in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are top attractions which should feature on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are highlights.