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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$875
Osaka
Osaka2 stops$835
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$834
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$930
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$875
Osaka
Osaka2 stops$835
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$834
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$930
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Japan flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Minneapolis to Japan cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Minneapolis to Japan are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,207 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Minneapolis to Japan right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Minneapolis to Japan on KAYAK in the last week:

• Okinawa Naha (OKA) from $834
• Osaka Itami (ITM) from $835
• Kobe (UKB) from $835
• Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) from $836
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) from $875

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Japan?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $968. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,523.

When is the best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Japan?

Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 41% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Japan is the cheapest to fly to from Minneapolis?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Japan are:

• Sapporo Chitose (CTS) (avg. price $1,097)
• Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) (avg. price $1,129)
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) (avg. price $1,147)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Japan?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Japan, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 16% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Minneapolis to Japan?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Japan during the night with average prices of $1,220. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,399.

Key details for Minneapolis to Japan flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$400
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Minneapolis to Tokyo Narita Airport

Your Minneapolis to Japan flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Japan?

    Yes. Fares from Minneapolis to Japan are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,010 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Minneapolis to Japan?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Minneapolis to Japan have ranged from $1,010 to $1,638.

  • What are the main airports serving Japan?

    Japan has 80 airports. The three busiest are Tokyo Haneda (HND) (72% of arrivals), Tokyo Narita (NRT) (16%) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) (5%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis to Japan?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Minneapolis to Japan: Delta.

  • Where in Japan can I fly nonstop from Minneapolis?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Minneapolis to Tokyo.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Minneapolis to Japan?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Japan average $1,291 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Los Angeles (LAX) (avg. price $933)
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) (avg. price $1,013)
    • San Francisco (SFO) (avg. price $1,122)

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Japan?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Japan take 12h 54m on average.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Japan?

    On flights from Minneapolis to Japan you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Japan?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in Japan is Akihabara Electric Town.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Minneapolis to Japan?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Japan departs at 10:40 am and the latest departs at 11:40 am. Nonstop flights take about 12h 54m.

  • Which airline is ideal when flying from Minneapolis to Japan?

    There are multiple airlines offering flight services between Minneapolis and Japan. Some of these airlines include Japan Airlines, ANA, KLM, Delta and American Airlines. However, all these airlines offer different services and amenities at different rates. For instance, Japan Airlines offer assorted meals, entertainment, extra assistance to passengers with limited mobility and blankets to overnight travelers. Therefore, the airline you choose depends on your preferences and budget.

  • Does MSP feature pet relief facilities?

    If you are flying through MSP with your furry companion, you don’t have to worry about carrying something in your pocket to clean up after your pet. MSP features pet relief areas located in the Baggage Claim Level, airside and landside that any passenger traveling with a pet can utilize. It is also equipped with a pet hotel where you can have access to pet grooming, day-care and overnight boarding.

  • Are there onsite hotels in Japanese airports?

    All Japanese airports feature onsite and offsite hotels where passengers can spend the night during late arrivals. If you land at NRT, you can consider staying at the Nine Hours Narita Airport Hotel located in terminal 2, while at KIX, you can stay at Hotel Nikko Kansai airport. On the hand, if you land at FUK, you can sleep at Hotel Nexus Hakata Sanno.

  • How early should I arrive at MSP when flying to Japan?

    It is recommended for passengers to arrive at MSP at least 3h before their flight departure time. This way, you will have enough time to go through immigration, get your boarding pass and arrive at your gate without hassles. Alternatively, you can also check in through your airline website.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to Japan flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 41% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 16% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Sapporo Chitose (CTS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Minneapolis. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Tokyo, which is the most popular destination in Japan. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Minneapolis to Japan nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Los Angeles (LAX) is usually the cheapest.
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) offers onsite and offsite parking lots for passengers who wish to leave their cars at the airport when flying out to Japan. The airport has daily parking lots located in Brown, Pink, Green, Blue, Silver and red ramps located in terminal 1. The offsite parking lot which is more affordable is EZ Air Park, located 5.9 miles away from the airport.
  • Business travelers flying through MSP can have access to business centers they can utilize to catch up on unfinished work. They are self-service facilities offering semi-private workstations featuring data ports and telephones. They are located in Humprey T2, Lindbergh T1, concourses B, C, A and D and on the Airside.
  • Narita International Airport (NRT) features several peerless airline lounges that passengers can utilize their services upon landing. The lounges are located in terminals 1 and 2 and offer services such as meals, drinks, showers, and entertainment. However, note that most of these lounges are airline operated; hence, different rules and regulations, so ensure that you confirm with your airline before making reservations.
  • While looking for particular information at Fukuoka International Airport (FUK), the airport features multiple information desks where you can seek assistance. These booths are located in both the Domestic and International terminals and are open until the last scheduled flight arrives.
  • Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) offers family services to families traveling through the airport. It is equipped with lactation rooms in domestic and international terminals that nursing mothers can utilize to breastfeed, pump or change diapers. It also features a kids’ playground where kids can play and relax their muscles after their flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Minneapolis 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.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1954 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

Communication about delays was not very good. Crew and staff were excellent!

10.0 ExcellentBob, Oct 2026
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Communication about delays was not very good. Crew and staff were excellent!

SAN-NRT was excellent experience with crew helping and assisting in all aspects of comfort. But NRT-BAN was not that comfortable with no blankets and pillows provided and treating it more like premier economy class. This has been the pattern I have observed where JAL uses non-trained crew, uncomfortable seats, restrooms not working, locking up window seats, business class comforts taken away on NRT-BAN route. Overall quality of service goes downhill on NRT-BAN flight. Not sure why?

I had a hard time checking in as my first and middle names lacked a space. The vendor spent a long time fixing it with the JAL. This should not have been a problem. Check in at ohare was good as Regina was very helpful and kind.

Dreamliner is an excellent aircraft. Great seats in business. Flight attendant Alex had a bored, sullen attitude in serving customers. Difficult to get his attention and very slow to respond to a simple request for water. Spoiled the experience a bit as the AA motto is “we’re here because of you”. Attitude needs some adjustment!

The best part was the staff. They are kind and gracious and made it a good flight.

Reasonable price, great service, highly recommended. i arrived well rested!

Since I traveled on my birthday, they gave me a gift and a card. How thoughtful and caring.

Our flight was canceled, then they moved us to a different flight number yet we didn’t receive notifications timely. We had to find out the latest on our own / later AA sent a text with the updated info..

They didn't tell me they changed my flight. So I got confused on what happened to my flight.

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

Paid for seat assignments that did not in any way match seats received, and had to upgrade at checkin

All was great on flight to Tokyo. The ROOM setup was very comfortable. Definitely will try to do again.

I thought I purchased premium economy but got an economy seating for an expensive airfare from Kayak. Not able to pay extra to upgrade at all

On time, food was great. Didn’t wake me up when they saw me sleeping and as soon as I used the toilet, they came up and asked me if I wanted dinner. Right on!

I was expecting to fly in a Japanese airline because that what I bought, very disappointed finding out the change of airline without any explanation.

Excellent. There were setbacks, but it had nothing to do with the crew. Mostly, mechanical which delayed our flight.

The flights with ANA were great. The flights with United, not so much.

It was so disappointed trip by unexpected company's fault delay. It had taken 3 hours delay for mechanical maintenance plus another 3 hours for bad weather.

SEA HND sector internet only worked for the last 2.5hrs of flight….. never had this kind of incident with other airlines

12 of the 14 hours were in the dark, all during daylight. Didn’t use my light because it disturbed other people it was illuminating. 14 hours sitting upright in a cramped space was horrible.

Flights were on time, my connecting gate was VERY close to my arrival gate, everything went smooth and made for a delightful experience.

Surprisingly the coffee was pretty good and they had a gluten free bar handy!

Gate agents call groups one and two and give about 3-5 minutes for each group to board, then the call groups three and four together and it causes a bottleneck in the line. Give each group 3-5 minutes to board before calling the next group.

The crew was excellent but the entertainment did not work. The 3mm jack for the headphones was faulty and no sound was available for entertainment.

I’m on this flight every other week. Same flight, same day of the week, same time of day… Multiple times there are issues getting flight plan registered and FAA approved r to take off. PAPERWORK This is exhausting and it sucks.

They announced a mechanical issue prior to boarding Said it was fixed, we boarded Waited Then learned it was not fixed Had to deplane and go to new gate Bought wifi on plane and it never worked

We were delayed so pilots can rest and had no WiFi the whole trip. First class seats are small compared to other planes

I am in a wheelchair The gate agent knew exactly how to boarding A wheelchair first also the flight attendant knew exactly what she was doing

The ac must have died, it was way to hot on this flight. Boarding g was chaotic. The flight was delayed for boarding. Not a great experience.

I missed the flight because the Minneapolis flight was 49 minutes LATE, and the Boise flight LEFT 24 minutes EARLY!

Seats are uncomfortable and left me in pain in my tailbone area. I got about one hour of sleep.

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

Food was not Good Nuts came very wet & not tasting Good Main course I asked for Steak they got me Chicken because they don’t have more !!!!

Flight delayed and then cancelled (due to mechanical issues + weather). Poor communication. No one there to help with rebooking and accommodations for the night we had to stay in Newark. Our luggage was taken off the original flight and apparently left on the tarmac in the rain. Items were soaking rain. The following day, the flight was also delayed due to mechanical issues. The second year in a row that I had to sleep in an airport flying from Tokyo to Newark due to mechanical issues compounded by bad weather. Partly bad luck and partly just poor service.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

Loading was quick and efficient. The bate and switch with discount tickets were you are forced to pay for bag.

Flight got cancelled and didn't get another flight til late and almost missed the connection because so close. We are still waiting for the bags to arrive the next day.

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.

I booked my flight months ago, and checked-in online about 12 hours before the flight. I received an email confirmation of check-in. I had no subsequent communication from Air Canada after my original booking. After arriving at the airport three hours before the flight, as instructed, I waited 90 minutes for an agent to appear to check my bag. I was informed that my flight had been canceled many weeks before, and that flight was no longer being run!! I showed a copy of my check-in confirmation, but no explanation could be found. I was placed on standby for the next flight and the connection. Luckily, those flights were not full and I arrived at my destination. I double checked my email, but I received no update about the flight from Air Canada until the day of the flight.

Great overall. Quick boarding, attentive staff - great experience in premium class.

Very good. Very efficient. Entertainment was not functioning both ways which was disappointing.

Wifi didn’t work and no entertainment at all budget airline for an obvious reason. At least drinks were free. And one crappy cookie. I’m not expecting a lot for a cheapo flight but stuff should still be working on a plane!

First time flying Air Canada and the trip was very pleasant! They did a great job getting us out of Toronto and into Rome (early!) For an international flight it was very enjoyable.

Easy boarding, roomy seats, plenty of good food, very helpful snd friendly staff. Very smooth flight! Only thing that could have been better was to have cranberry juice. Women like this as it helps avoid UTI’s and not as sweet as other juices.

Crowded plane but it flew on time and had friendly staff

Seats are warn out, feels like your sitting on plastic. Staff was okay at best, doing the minimal they can for there job.

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