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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$836
Osaka
Osaka2 stops$778
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$843
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,027
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$1,236
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$1,240
Misawa
Misawa2 stops$1,428
Okayama
Okayama2 stops$1,034
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$836
Osaka
Osaka2 stops$778
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$843
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,027
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$1,236
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$1,240
Misawa
Misawa2 stops$1,428
Okayama
Okayama2 stops$1,034

Book Cheap Detroit to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Japan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Japan

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6:15 pm - 8:20 pm
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ITM
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3:00 pm - 5:35 pm
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DTW
40h 35m2 stops
$778Air Canada
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6:15 pm - 8:20 pm
DTW
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ITM
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DTW
40h 10m2 stops
$779Multiple Airlines
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2:15 pm - 5:45 pm
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HND
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4:25 pm - 2:25 pm
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DTW
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$839Delta
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2:15 pm - 5:45 pm
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HND
13h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 2:25 pm
HND
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DTW
12h 00mnonstop
$840Delta
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NRT
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5:05 pm - 10:10 pm
NRT
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DTW
19h 05m1 stop
$844ANA
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HND
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ANA Logo
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HND
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DTW
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$846ANA
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HND
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6:25 pm - 11:49 pm
HND
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DTW
19h 24m1 stop
$847United Airlines
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DTW
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NRT
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5:05 pm - 8:26 pm
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DTW
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$848United Airlines
dom., feb. 1 - mié., feb. 11
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:55 pm
DTW
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ITM
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Japan Airlines Logo
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DTW
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$886Japan Airlines
mié., feb. 18 - mar., feb. 24
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NGO
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DTW
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$888Japan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $920 round-trip. The most popular route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $920.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Japan?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,217 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Japan is February, when tickets cost $912 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,706 and $1,397 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Japan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Japan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$335
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Tokyo Narita Airport

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Will I need a visa to fly from Detroit to Japan?

    Yes, US citizens flying into Japan are required to have a visa to be allowed into the country. The country doesn’t provide visas on arrival so you are required to apply for your visa through the Embassy of Tokyo weeks beforehand. You should also have a valid passport with at least one blank page for the immigration stamps.

  • Which airport in Japan is closest to the capital?

    While there are two airports in Japan’s capital Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) is the closest to downtown Tokyo compared to Narita International Airport (NRT). It is also worth pointing out that Haneda is a cheaper airport to fly to although NRT Airport has the better facilities. Therefore, if you want to enjoy better facilities such as lounges and restaurants at the airport, consider booking a flight that lands at Narita Airport.

  • Are there any lounges at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    DTW Airport has six lounges where travelers can hang out while waiting to board their flight. Delta Air Lines has five Delta Sky Clubs in the McNamara Terminal and the sixth one is a Lufthansa Business Lounge. To get easy access to these lounges, consider booking either with Lufthansa or Delta Air Lines. Some of the amenities you can find at the lounge include free beverages and snacks, Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and magazines among others.

  • Can I get a rental car at Haneda Airport?

    While Tokyo has a relatively efficient public transport system that connects Haneda Airport to the rest of the city, you can still get a rental car at the airport to help you move around the city. There are over four rental companies at the airport and each one of them has a desk in the arrivals terminal. To get your rental, simply reserve from one of the desks and they will guide you to the parking lot where you can pick up your rental.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Japan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Detroit to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Japan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Detroit to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Japan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Detroit to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,167 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,404.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • When flying from Detroit, you should book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). They are currently the only airport offering international flights to Japan.
  • To save on ticket costs, consider booking connecting flights instead of one direct flight. More often than not, airlines charge higher prices for the convenience and heightened demand of flying directly.
  • To use public transport in Japan more conveniently, consider taking a Japan Rail Pass, JR Tokyo Wide Area Pass, or any other JR pass once you arrive in Tokyo. These passes allow you to ride the metro trains for free.
  • The quickest way to DTW Airport would be by taking a taxi. They are easily available all over downtown Detroit and only take less than twenty-five minutes to the airport while public transport will take you upwards of an hour.
  • For any travelers with reduced mobility, you will be happy to know that DTW Airport provides free wheelchair services to help you get to different areas with ease. You can get the wheelchair by requesting one from the information desk or asking your airline to organize it on your behalf.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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ANAOverall score based on 1018 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
8.6Boarding
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The crew was incredible. The pilots were so fantastic. The smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
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The crew was incredible. The pilots were so fantastic. The smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced.

The flight attendants are always fantastic. My only issue – and it was on my Haneda to Vancouver flight – same as my Vancouver to Osaka flight – I had a confirmed special meal and they had no record of it on board. I tried to confirm it with the gate agent in Fukuoka, where I initiated the day, because of the mess up a month ago, and she said that they can't confirm special meals. I'd have to see when I got on board.

Great transfer of luggage from my flight with Osaka to Tokyo then Tokyo to final destination in Chicago

Great experienced staff and very pleasant compared to some other international airlines

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Check in was fast, lounge was good. Special section for ANA passengers in the Plaza Premium lounge. Boarding was organized and quick. Crew was very nice. They ran out of the Japanese meal so they asked me to switch to the international meal. Beef was room temperature and not hot. It tasted ok. Japanese meal was served hot. Movies were not great. Chair was very old and recline was not good. TV monitor was very old and not HD. Plane layout in business was 2-2-2. Should switch to the 1-2-1 layout for more privacy. Overall flight was average to good. Service was good but hard product should be updated to compete against much nicer Taiwanese airlines.

They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

Everything was excellent. Only the fish entree in the Japanese meal was overcooked and quite dry but everything else was great

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The food in business class was excellent.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

Good the crew was nice very kind and very helpful

The original email I received and flight that I paid for was for Japan Airlines. Since JAL is a partner with American, I ended up on an American Airlines plane. This would not be a problem, except that JAL allows 2 check in bags for free and American only allows 1. A $100.00 unexpected expense was very disturbing, especially since I will have to pay it again on my way home. I feel like it was a bait and switch. I never would have chosen American Airlines if I had known that I would have to pay $200.00 in baggage fees, above and beyond my airfare. Secondly, the check in counter representative did not realize that I had TSA pre-check, so I had to return to the check-in desk on a different floor to get a new boarding pass. The AA representative helping at the check-in kiosks was very helpful, kind, polite, and professional when I returned for the new boarding pass. Thirdly, the crew was not as friendly as I have experienced on other airlines. Their tone when speaking to other passengers was not always polite. The food was better than I expected. However, I am used to having a station where one can serve themselves water, juice or grab a snack. That was not the case on this flight. Truly makes me think twice about booking with American Airlines. I am very disappointed.

Crews are rude and short. Example: after my drink and was ready to prep my bed to rest. I tried to give my empty glasses to the steward while she was playing her card game on her iPad. The steward told me to take the glass back to my table instead of taking the glass out of my hand. Compare Japanese steward it’s like heaven and hell.

I felt that the customer service improved compared to a several years ago.

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

This flight with a lot empty place , and I have more room, feeling comfortable.

It was just fine. I managed to make all my connection too sbut had trouble in Munich with no wheel chair and trouble trying to get help from the airport people to get to the other terminal for my flight. Finally a wonderful lady Amelia, helped me to make my flight connection Timon with zero time to spare.

Over 40 years ago my AC return flight was canceled, during this last summer the same thing happened. AC denied everything Canadian like paying for accommodations and basic necessities. So why would I ever want to fly AC again? This last flight my wife took the return flight had problems and left late, so I guess they are getting better. However I have no faith in this airline so I drove to this last destination! I'll never fly AC again!!!

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Super experience. Earlier than schedule departure and arrival. Baggage handling was very good

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

I would like to get my money back. I flight was 4 hours late on the way to detroit, And same on my way back to Brussels they cancelled my flight and give me an other ticket and i had to wait 5 hours.

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

My seat was one of those that couldn't recline, but the problem was that it was abnormally upright, so the headrest actually made the seat concave, which was uncomfortable and hard on my lower back. I had to ball my jacket up and use it as lumbar support. goodness I had it with me.

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