How to get from Phoenix to Tokyo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Diego: about 16h 20m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco, Vancouver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $373.

Flights from Phoenix to Tokyo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Diego
16h 20m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$373
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,786 mi (9,312 km)
fastest
Via San Diego
16h 20m
with the connection
Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International. Departure to Tokyo: San Diego International.
San Diego to Tokyo flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $595
Via San Francisco
16h 20m
with the connection
Phoenix to San Francisco flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Tokyo: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Tokyo flight 11h 15m
two ticketsfrom $453
Via Vancouver
Canada
16h 23m
with the connection
Phoenix to Vancouver flight 3h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Tokyo flight 9h 58m
Via Las Vegas
16h 25m
with the connection
Phoenix to Las Vegas flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Tokyo flight 12h 15m
Via Los Angeles
16h 25m
with the connection
Phoenix to Los Angeles flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Tokyo: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Tokyo flight 11h 55m
two ticketsfrom $373

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Tokyo

Weather by month

Best time to visit: March, October and November, +15° to +22° by day, sea +12° to +22°. In November it is +17° by day and +8° at night, sea +18°, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+9° 0° +11° 5 days
Feb
+11° +1° +10° 6 days
Mar
+15° +5° +12° 12 days
Apr
+20° +10° +15° 12 days
May
+23° +14° +19° 15 days
Jun
+27° +19° +22° 14 days
Jul
+32° +24° +27° 14 days
Aug
+33° +25° +29° 14 days
Sep
+29° +22° +27° 14 days
Oct
+22° +14° +22° 12 days
Nov
+17° +8° +18° 7 days
Dec
+12° +2° +14° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Tokyo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Diego.
What is the fastest way to fly from Phoenix to Tokyo?
Via San Diego: 1h 20m to the connection, 12h after it, about 16h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Phoenix to Tokyo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $373. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Phoenix and Tokyo?
San Diego (16h 20m total), San Francisco (16h 20m total), Vancouver (16h 23m total), Las Vegas (16h 25m total) and Los Angeles (16h 25m total).
How far is Tokyo from Phoenix?
5,786 mi (9,312 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.