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Flights from New Orleans to Tokyo
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Chicago, about 17h 50m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 22m
New Orleans to Tokyo at a glance
Fastest journey16h 22mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Chicago
Best ways to fly from New Orleans 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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MSY Los Angeles (LAX) TYO
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Fri12:45 MSY14:26 LAX2h 34m connection17:00 LAX20:35 TYOSouthwest Airlines + All Nippon Airways
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MSY Chicago (ORD) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Sat14:15 MSY16:40 ORD2h 50m connection19:30 ORD22:39 TYOUnited Airlines + All Nippon Airways
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MSY Houston (IAH) TYO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo
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MSY Dallas (DFW) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Japan Airlines
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MSY Minneapolis (MSP) TYO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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
- 11,056 km6,866 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +15hTokyo vs New Orleans
- Currency in Tokyo
- JPY
- Airports
- MSY → NRT, HND
Flights from New Orleans to Tokyo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. 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 New Orleans to Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,056 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH) and Washington (IAD). Breeze Airways flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Tokyo?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of New Orleans.





