Minneapolis to Tokyo (MSP–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL121
DL Delta
359
12:50 PM
CDT T1
3:20 PM+1
JST
12h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL120
DL Delta
359
5:20 PM
JST T3
2:35 PM
CDT
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Tokyo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,968 mi 12h 30m nonstop +14h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

MSP–HND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 5,968 miles in approximately 12h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–HND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 359 12h30 51% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, MSP to HND direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,827
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
MSP → HND
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
HND → MSP
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · HND: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,968 mi / 9,604 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 30m.
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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Getting from HND

Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.

Tokyo Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.

Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.

MSP–HND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Tokyo route.
Route details
Distance5,968 mi / 9,604 km
Flight time12h 30m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: HND
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to HND flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Tokyo Haneda International Airport take approximately 12h 30m. The route covers 5,968 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to HND. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, PWK, BFL, AZA, PDX, SDF, DVT, HDN, SLC, FAR, TUS, BZN, SCF, OKC, AUS, CVG, EGE, ANC, OMA, PWA, SAN, MSO, BMG, SNA, GEG, HOU, DEN, CLE, RIC, JAX, BOS, SJC, MSY, ALB, FLL, BFI, TEB, PHX, ORL, PBI, BDL, YVR, ICN, ORD, LHR, SEA, LAS, LAX, SFO, JFK, DFW, CDG, MIA, IAH, DTW, YYZ, ATL, EWR, DAL, IAD and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from HND to MSP 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 MSP to HND

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to HND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to HND ranges from 12 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,968 miles (9,604 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.