Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Des Moines to Tokyo?

Flights connecting via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 36m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Des Moines to Tokyo?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,495.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Des Moines to Tokyo?

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 31m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Tokyo?

Japan Airlines, United Airlines, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Tokyo

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Des Moines and Tokyo?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo?

As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tokyo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tokyo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:49 pm - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

28h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

1:05 pm - 8:00 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

21h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$828American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Feb 17

7:49 pm - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

28h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

6:00 pm - 11:48 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

20h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$833American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Feb 17

8:00 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

22h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

12:50 am - 4:20 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

30h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$840United Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Feb 16

7:40 pm - 5:05 amDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

18h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

6:00 pm - 7:10 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

16h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

$840American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

5:00 am - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

19h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

6:00 pm - 8:59 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

17h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$840American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

6:13 am - 9:25 pmDSM Des Moines-NRT Tokyo Narita

24h 12m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Incheon Intl

9:40 am - 9:31 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-DSM Des Moines

26h 51m2 stops Incheon Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$864Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

8:00 am - 3:15 pmDSM Des Moines-NRT Tokyo Narita

16h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 9:25 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-DSM Des Moines

18h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$900United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

5:20 am - 5:45 pmDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

21h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:35 pm - 10:38 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

20h 03m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$904Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

8:00 am - 3:15 pmDSM Des Moines-NRT Tokyo Narita

16h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 9:25 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-DSM Des Moines

19h 30m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$904United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

5:30 am - 5:45 pmDSM Des Moines-HND Tokyo Haneda

21h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4:25 pm - 10:38 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-DSM Des Moines

21h 13m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,080Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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Delta

Dec 1

DSM6:13 amDes Moines

24h 12m

2 stops

NRT9:25 pmTokyo Narita

Dec 8

NRT9:40 amTokyo Narita

26h 51m

2 stops

DSM9:31 pmDes Moines

$864

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Dec 3

DSM5:20 amDes Moines

21h 25m

2 stops

HND5:45 pmTokyo Haneda

Dec 10

HND5:35 pmTokyo Haneda

20h 03m

2 stops

DSM10:38 pmDes Moines

$904

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Jan 11

DSM5:15 pmDes Moines

35h 15m

2 stops

NRT7:30 pmTokyo Narita

Feb 17

NRT8:40 pmTokyo Narita

39h 44m

2 stops

DSM9:24 pmDes Moines

$1,110

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Tokyo

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Jan 27

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

18h 00m

1 stop

NRT3:15 pmTokyo Narita

Feb 9

NRT5:40 pmTokyo Narita

18h 43m

2 stops

DSM9:23 pmDes Moines

$840

United Airlines

Dec 3

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

16h 15m

1 stop

NRT3:15 pmTokyo Narita

Dec 10

NRT6:00 pmTokyo Narita

18h 25m

1 stop

DSM9:25 pmDes Moines

$900

United Airlines

Dec 3

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

16h 15m

1 stop

NRT3:15 pmTokyo Narita

Dec 10

NRT4:55 pmTokyo Narita

19h 30m

2 stops

DSM9:25 pmDes Moines

$904

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Mon 1/11

7:49 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 16m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 2/17

1:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

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7:49 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 16m

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Wed 2/17

6:00 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops20h 48m

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2 stops22h 05m

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$840

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7:40 pm-5:05 am

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6:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$840

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DSM Des Moines - HND Tokyo Haneda

DSMHND

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

5:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 12/8

6:00 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$840

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM Des Moines - NRT Tokyo Narita

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

6:13 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 12m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 12/8

9:40 am-9:31 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$864

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM Des Moines - NRT Tokyo Narita

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

8:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/10

6:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$900

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM Des Moines - HND Tokyo Haneda

DSMHND

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

5:20 am-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 12/10

5:35 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$904

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM Des Moines - NRT Tokyo Narita

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

8:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/10

4:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$904

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM Des Moines - HND Tokyo Haneda

DSMHND

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

5:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 12/7

4:25 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$1,080

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Tokyo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,120 to $1,548.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $824.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo from Des Moines is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,036, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Tokyo in February, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Tokyo during October average around $1,192.

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You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Tokyo flight.

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Fastest flight time	16h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Tokyo from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $508. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Tokyo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $828.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Tokyo takes 16h 15m

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How far is Des Moines to Tokyo by plane?
The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Tokyo is 6115.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo?
As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Tokyo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tokyo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tokyo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Tokyo?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Tokyo is United Airlines, representing 26% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Japan Airlines at 23%, Delta at 21%, and ANA at 20%.

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