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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 02:08
• Latest: departs at 13:00 and lands at 03:08.

The flight takes about 14h 08m.

A direct flight from Boston to Tokyo takes 14h 08m, covering 6,700 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Boston to Tokyo range from £882 to £1,448, with an average of £1,096 over the past 12 months. Anything below £882 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 17% below the route average of £1,096. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £722 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with £1,504 for direct.

Japan Airlines is the only airline operating Boston to Tokyo flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£56 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Boston to Tokyo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to Tokyo flights:

• Japan Airlines
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around £14:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around £10:

• IX Rental
• Yesaway
• Relax Rent A Car
• Times
• JDM Rent a car

Flights from Boston to Tokyo usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Boston to Tokyo route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

One-stop flights from Boston to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Boston to Tokyo. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £1,015 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,189, a difference of £174.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Japan Airlines operates flights between Boston and Tokyo.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 47m, compared to 16h 59m via Newark (EWR) and 17h 03m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Boston (Japan Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Boston to Tokyo flights:

• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Currently, there are no non-stop flights between Boston and Tokyo, but there are several options for one-stop flights. American Airlines and KLM offer a one-stop service to Tokyo Narita Airport. United Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer a one-stop service to Tokyo Haneda Airport.

A popular way to get to the airport that you probably won't find in most cities is arriving at the airport by water. Practically any location on the Boston waterfront can arrive at the Logan Airport by water taxi. The service runs between Rowes Wharf and the airport.

There is light rail access available from the airport to Downtown Tokyo. Both JR East and the Keisei lines offer service from the airport to several locations in the Tokyo area. In Terminal 1 and 2, the station is on Basement Floor 1. Passengers in Terminal 3 need to board a free shuttle bus to travel to one of the other two terminal buildings to get to one of the stations located there.

The Hotel Jal City Haneda Tokyo has a location right outside the airport entrance and is a drive of just about a minute from Tokyo Bay. Amenities include complimentary internet access, newspapers in the lobby, and a dry cleaning and laundry service. There's also a scheduled complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.