Minneapolis to Tokyo (MSP–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VN | 7 | 359 | 11h59 | SkyTeam | VN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→HND | EAU→HND |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 12h 12m | 10h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
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.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MSP to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to HND is about 12 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,968 miles (9,604 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Seattle–Tacoma and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eau Claire (EAU).