Cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Narita International from $699
Updated 2026-05-27
6738 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 13h 57m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Narita International (NRT). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $699 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Washington Dulles
Washington Dulles International is United Airlines' Mid-Atlantic hub and the larger of the two Washington-region airports. Metro's Silver Line extension opened in 2022, running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown Washington DC in around 50 minutes for $7. International long-haul through IAD is the deepest of any DC-area airport, with United, BA, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar, Emirates and Ethiopian all running daily flights to global hubs.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Narita International is 60 km east of central Tokyo, with the Narita Express train reaching Tokyo Station in 53 minutes for ¥3,070. ANA, Japan Airlines, United, Delta and American operate the US-Tokyo corridor; Haneda (HND) increasingly handles new US-Tokyo capacity for shorter ground transfers. Cherry blossom season (late March–early April) is peak demand; January and August are the cheapest from US bases.
Who flies IAD to NRT?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 13h 57m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 13h 57m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 13h 57m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 13h 57m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 13h 57m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 13h 57m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 13h 57m | Economy |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | 13h 57m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAD→NRT
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Washington to Tokyo FAQs
Direct flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Narita International (NRT) take approximately 13h 57m for the 6738-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Narita International (NRT): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days. JESTA electronic authorisation phase-in expected by 2030. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Narita International (NRT) is the primary international airport for Tokyo. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.