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Flights from Tokyo to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 13h 00m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 00m
Tokyo to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey13h 00mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Tokyo to Des Moines
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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TYO Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Wed17:00 TYO12:02 DEN1h 28m connection13:30 DEN16:00 DSMUnited Airlines
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TYO Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue10:45 TYO08:13 ORD1h 02m connection09:15 ORD10:21 DSMAll Nippon Airways + United Airlines
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TYO Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon15:30 TYO14:39 ATL2h 21m connection17:00 ATL17:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
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TYO Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon11:00 TYO08:24 IAH3h 36m connection12:00 IAH13:56 DSMZIPAIR Tokyo + Mesa Airlines
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TYO Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon11:15 TYO08:39 DFW4h 51m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMJapan Airlines + American Airlines
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
- 13h 00mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -15hDes Moines vs Tokyo
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- NRT, HND → DSM
Flights from Tokyo to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Atlanta. 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 Tokyo to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,856 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (IAH). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Des Moines?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 15 hours behind Tokyo.
