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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.

Yes, those passengers looking to fly nonstop to Tokyo from Boston have a couple of options. All direct flights from Boston to Tokyo will have NRT as their arrival airport. Japan Airlines and American Airlines both offer these direct flights. Otherwise, you will be boarding a flight with either one or two layovers.

Aside from Tokyo itself, HND and NRT provide good entry points to other cities and attractions across Japan. For example, HND will give you easy access to Yokohama to the south and the coastal towns situated on the Sagami Bay. NRT, on the other hand, is a good place to fly into if you want to explore towns on the east coast of Japan like Kamisu.

Yes, rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft are able to operate both at HND and NRT. However, the pickup location is not fixed, so be sure to confirm the meeting point with your driver in the app once you have ordered your ride.

Yes, if you’d like to exchange some US dollars for Japanese yen, you can do so before you depart from BOS. You can find several ICE Currency Exchange offices in Terminal E post-security on Level 3 of Departures. You can also order currency online in advance and pick it up at these locations.

If you have not chosen a nonstop flight from Boston to Tokyo, you will have either one or two layovers depending on your chosen airline. For example, Air Canada offers a one-stop flight in either Montreal (YUL) or Toronto (YYZ), Delta offers a flight with a stop in Minneapolis (MSP), and United offers flights with a stop either in New York (EWR) or Chicago (ORD). Otherwise, your flight will have two stops. Air Canada offers two-stop flights with layovers at YYZ and in Vancouver (YVR), or at YYZ and YUL.

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. 

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.

Only Japan Airlines operates flights between Boston and Tokyo.

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $652 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $2,049 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$75 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 31% 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

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Boston to Tokyo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,303 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,512: a $209 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 5 hours 55 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station and Haneda Airport International Terminal Train Station. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:02 am
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 3:17 am.

The flight takes about 14h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% below the route average of $1,403. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Tokyo takes 14h 02m, 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.

One-way fares from Boston to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $722, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 49m, compared with 16h 49m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 17h 00m via Newark (EWR).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Boston to Tokyo range from $1,129 to $1,883, with an average of $1,403 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,129 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Japan Airlines
• • American Airlines