Phoenix to Narita (PHX–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
SJC San Jose 13h 12m AAASLXJ VJTZG San Jose (SJC) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 13h 44m AAASBA JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 48m AAACAF 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 13h 48m AAACAZ JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 14h 14m AAAFAS ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 15h 5m AAACAS UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 15h 28m AAASWN CXJLMH Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 16h 17m AAACAY 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
YYC Calgary 16h 20m DEWS WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 33m AAAYBA AAJLKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+16h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,631
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
PHX → NRT
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
NRT → PHX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Narita is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
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 PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

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.

PHX–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Narita route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to NRT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Norman Y. Mineta San Jose, San Diego and Los Angeles.
Narita is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from NRT to PHX 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Norman Y. Mineta San Jose, San Diego and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.