Flight time
12 hours nonstop
Distance
5,470 mi
Cheapest months
January, February, and September
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About flying from Salt Lake City to Tokyo
Tokyo (NRT or HND) is the most-flown Asian destination from Salt Lake City. Delta operates seasonal SLC → NRT nonstops and year-round one-stop options via LAX, SFO, or SEA. ANA and Japan Airlines route most SLC traffic through their West Coast hubs. Typical round-trip economy fares run $900 to $1,500, with flash sales into the $650 to $850 range a few times per year and the occasional Delta or ANA mistake fare below $500 RT.
Tokyo deal frequency is lower than Hawaii or Europe: when great or insane deals land on this route, they sell out fast. The most reliable cheap window is late January through early February when Japan's school break and U.S. ski season overlap to suppress demand.
Insider tip: Tokyo unicorn fares are rare but spectacular: when they appear, they're usually Delta or ANA error fares posted overnight Pacific time. Set Deal Wings alerts and don't sleep on the email.
Airlines flying Salt Lake City to Tokyo
The airlines we most commonly track on the SLC → NRT route:
- Delta
- ANA
- United
- Japan Airlines
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from SLC to Tokyo?
Delta Air Lines runs seasonal nonstop service to Tokyo Narita (NRT). For the rest of the year, plan on a one-stop routing through LAX, SFO, or SEA on Delta, ANA, United, or Japan Airlines.
When are flights from Salt Lake City to Tokyo cheapest?
Late January through February and the first two weeks of September are the cheapest. Avoid cherry blossom season (late March through early April), Golden Week (early May), and U.S. summer break.
Should I fly into Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND)?
Haneda is closer to central Tokyo (about 30 minutes by train vs. 60 minutes from Narita), but Narita has more transpacific flight options and consistently cheaper fares from SLC. Most Deal Wings members fly NRT and take the Narita Express train.
What's a great price for SLC → Tokyo round trip?
Under $800 round-trip economy is a great deal; under $700 is insane; below $550 RT is a unicorn fare. Premium-cabin (business) deals to Tokyo are not currently emailed by Deal Wings.
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