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Flights from Des Moines to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 17h 24m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 18m
DSMTYOORD

Des Moines to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey15h 18mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Tokyo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Chicago (ORD) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Sat15:15 DSM16:36 ORD2h 54m connection19:30 ORD22:39 TYOUnited Airlines + All Nippon Airways
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 24m
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DSM Denver (DEN) TYO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 18m
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3
DSM Dallas (DFW) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 43m
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4
DSM Houston (IAH) TYO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo
One airline, one ticket ~17h 27m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) TYO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 49m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) TYO
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,856 km6,121 miles
Journey time
15h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+15hTokyo vs Des Moines
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
DSM → NRT, HND

Flights from Des Moines to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,856 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Tokyo?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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