Philadelphia to Tokyo (PHL–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 16h 14m ACAVCM NHSISSQ Dulles (IAD) to Tokyo flights
YYZ Toronto 16h 23m AAACEJA AC Toronto (YYZ) to Tokyo flights
ORD Chicago 16h 28m AAACAS JLMHNH Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo flights
DTW Detroit 16h 43m AAAFAM DLVN Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo flights
JFK New York 17h AAAVDL AAJLLA New York (JFK) to Tokyo flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 10m AAAFAM DLVN Atlanta (ATL) to Tokyo flights
SEA Seattle 17h 53m AAASAY DLNHTG Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 4m AAAYBA AAJLMH Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo flights
MSP Minneapolis 18h 24m AAAMDL DLVN Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 27m AABACZ AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Tokyo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+13h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and HND, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,802
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
PHL → HND
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
HND → PHL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Tokyo from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
Metric PHL→HND EWR→HND TEB→HND
Distance from PHL 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 8
Weekly flights 7 1
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · HND: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

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.

PHL–HND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Tokyo route.
Route details
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: HND
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to HND flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare.
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).