Dallas-Fort Worth to Narita (DFW–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,414 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 19m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MH9390cs
MH Malaysia
772
11:35 AM
CDT TD
3:00 PM+1
JST
13h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA61+2
AA American
772
12:34 PM
CDT TD
3:46 PM+1
JST
13h 12m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL8013
JL Japan
788
2:24 PM
CDT TTERMINAL D
5:38 PM+1
JST
13h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL8012
JL Japan
788
2:45 PM
JST T2
12:35 PM
CDT
11h 50m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA9600
AA American
4:58 PM
JST
2:48 PM
CDT
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA60+1
AA American
772
6:30 PM
JST T2
4:20 PM
CDT
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 15h 4m AAACAV UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 15h 4m AAACAV 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 30m 5YAAAF 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 37m AAACAY JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 15h 38m AAASAY JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
SJC San Jose 15h 44m AAASAY VJTZG San Jose (SJC) to Narita flights
IAH Houston 15h 53m AAASAY NHUAZG Houston (IAH) to Narita flights
YVR Vancouver 16h 21m AAASAY ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 16h 22m AAASAY ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 17h 10m AAASBA CXJLMH Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Narita
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6,414 mi 13h 13m nonstop +14h ahead

DFW–NRT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,414 miles in approximately 13h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: MH 7 772 13h12 77% Oneworld MH
JL Japan Airlines 2 788 13h14 77% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – AA, MH
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + JL (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to NRT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,672
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → NRT
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
NRT → DFW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Narita is 14 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,414 mi / 10,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

DFW–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,414 mi / 10,322 km
Flight time13h 13m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 13h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 6,414 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DFW to NRT: American Airlines and Japan Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.
Narita is 14 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from NRT to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DFW to NRT

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Japan Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to NRT is about 13 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,414 miles (10,322 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.