Travelling from Tokyo to Philadelphia: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Tokyo. Check out your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when searching for a flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary point of entry to Philadelphia.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Tokyo to Philadelphia flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Philadelphia
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Tokyo to Philadelphia flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a cinch to book a Tokyo to Philadelphia flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Haneda Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Philadelphia flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Narita International Airport and Philadelphia:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
NRT is roughly 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 1 hour or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia, take it easy in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance of 70.53%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Explore without limits with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Philadelphia flight.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is located around 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN will save you money.
Trenton-Mercer Airport can be found at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia. August is the busiest month to travel to Philadelphia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to Philadelphia ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Philadelphia around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Philadelphia, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.