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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:08 am
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 3:08 am.

The flight takes about 14h 08m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Boston to Tokyo range from $1,181 to $1,938, with an average of $1,467 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,181 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 17% below the route average of $1,467. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $966 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to $2,013 for nonstop.

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 $41–$75 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% of flights 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 program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Boston to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $670, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $17:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $14:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• 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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% 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 $1,358 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,591, a difference of $233.

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 at 16h 49m, compared with 17h via Newark (EWR) and 17h 01m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Akihabara Electric Town and Kanda Myoujin Shrine. These are among 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

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

Beyond Tokyo itself, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) also serve as entry points to other cities and attractions across Japan. Haneda offers access to Yokohama to the southwest and the coastal towns along Sagami Bay. Narita provides access to towns on Japan's east coast, including Kamisu.

Yes, BOS can be reached by water taxi from practically any location on the Boston waterfront.

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 can walk to Airport Terminal 2·3 Station; a free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 is also available.

Yes, Uber operates at both Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT). At Haneda, dedicated pickup points for app-dispatched or reserved taxis are near Exit 7 at Terminal 1 and near Exit 2 at Terminal 2. At Terminal 3, boarding locations may change depending on congestion. Travelers should confirm the meeting point with the driver in the app after ordering a ride. At NRT, passengers using a taxi they arranged themselves should meet at the general vehicle pick-up/drop-off area or a parking lot.

Yes, four ICE Currency Exchange offices are located in Terminal E, including both pre- and post-security locations. Currency can also be ordered online in advance and picked up at these locations on the day of travel.

American citizens flying from Boston to Tokyo will need a valid passport for their trip. US citizens do not need a visa for a business or tourism trip lasting less than 90 days.