Minneapolis to Narita (MSP–NRT) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YVR Vancouver 15h AFDLSY ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
YYC Calgary 15h 1m AFDLVS WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 15h 2m ACAFCM UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 15h 9m AFAMAS ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 15h 15m AAACAF 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 37m AFCADL JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 40m AFAMDL CIJLKE Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 34m AAAFAM 5YAAKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 16h 49m AFDLKE JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
EWR Newark 16h 57m DLKESK UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,936 mi 11h 36m nonstop +14h ahead

MSP–NRT had nonstop service from All Nippon Airways, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,936 miles in 11h 36m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NH All Nippon Airways 1 71% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NH (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,790
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 → NRT
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
NRT → MSP
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
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
Narita is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
5,936 mi / 9,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 36m 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 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 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.

MSP–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Narita route.
Route details
Distance5,936 mi / 9,553 km
Flight time11h 36m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Narita International Airport take about 11h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 5,936 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to NRT: All Nippon Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Denver.
Narita is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from NRT 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 NRT

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Narita International Airport (NRT) had nonstop service from All Nippon Airways, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to NRT is about 11 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,936 miles (9,553 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Calgary and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.