Flights from Tokyo to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 16h 18m
- two tickets, via Toronto
- $758
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 6,411 mi (10,317 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
United States
16h 18m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,312
Via Denver
United States
16h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,696
Via Seattle
United States
16h 24m
with the connection
Via Toronto
Canada
16h 32m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $758
Via San Francisco
United States
16h 56m
with the connection
Tokyo to San Francisco
flight 9h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Detroit: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Detroit
flight 4h 36m
two ticketsfrom $849
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Tokyo to cities closest to Detroit
Tokyo to Toronto
Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 5m
from $434
Tokyo to Chicago
Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 50m
from $592
Tokyo to Washington
Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 48m
from $635
Tokyo to New York
New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 55m
from $485
Tokyo to Montreal
Montreal: 521 mi (838 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 20m
from $594
Tokyo to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 542 mi (872 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 11m
To Detroit from cities closest to Tokyo
Seoul to Detroit
Seoul: 714 mi (1,149 km) from Tokyo, flight 13h 6m
Shanghai to Detroit
Shanghai: 1,090 mi (1,754 km) from Tokyo, flight 13h 53m
Honolulu to Detroit
Honolulu: 3,858 mi (6,209 km) from Tokyo, flight 8h 35m
from $395
Vancouver to Detroit
Vancouver: 4,695 mi (7,556 km) from Tokyo, flight 4h 30m
Seattle to Detroit
Seattle: 4,785 mi (7,700 km) from Tokyo, flight 4h 19m
Calgary to Detroit
Calgary: 4,969 mi (7,997 km) from Tokyo, flight 3h 40m
from $212
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Tokyo to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Tokyo to Detroit?
Via Chicago: 11h 50m to the connection, 1h 28m after it, about 16h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Tokyo to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $758. 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 Tokyo and Detroit?
Chicago (16h 18m total), Denver (16h 20m total), Seattle (16h 24m total), Toronto (16h 32m total) and San Francisco (16h 56m total).
How far is Detroit from Tokyo?
6,411 mi (10,317 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.