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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cleveland to Tokyo 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.
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7:06 am - 2:55 pmCLE-HND
18h 49m1 stop
10:50 am - 4:10 pmHND-CLE
19h 20m1 stop
$949Japan Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 21
8:45 am - 3:55 pmCLE-HND
18h 10m1 stop
10:40 am - 1:16 pmHND-CLE
15h 36m1 stop
$955ANA
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 17
7:35 am - 1:55 pmCLE-HND
17h 20m1 stop
12:30 am - 5:08 amHND-CLE
17h 38m1 stop
$971United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 16
9:00 am - 2:45 pmCLE-NRT
16h 45m1 stop
4:45 pm - 9:54 pmNRT-CLE
18h 09m1 stop
$971United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 17
7:07 am - 4:30 pmCLE-NRT
20h 23m2 stops
5:20 pm - 11:12 pmNRT-CLE
18h 52m2 stops
$975American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 25
5:30 pm - 5:10 pmCLE-HND
33h 40m1 stop
4:25 pm - 5:11 pmHND-CLE
14h 46m1 stop
$976Delta
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Sat, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 27
7:30 am - 4:55 pmCLE-HND
19h 25m1 stop
6:55 pm - 1:40 pmHND-CLE
32h 45m1 stop
$978Air Canada
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Thu, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 28
7:00 am - 3:25 pmCLE-NRT
19h 25m2 stops
5:45 pm - 10:57 amNRT-CLE
30h 12m2 stops
$978Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 13
7:07 am - 2:40 pmCLE-HND
18h 33m1 stop
10:55 am - 4:48 pmHND-CLE
18h 53m1 stop
$986American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 4
10:10 am - 5:10 pmCLE-HND
17h 00m1 stop
4:25 pm - 5:11 pmHND-CLE
14h 46m1 stop
$1,091Delta
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 24

Flights from Cleveland to Tokyo - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Tokyo?

The average price of all flights from Cleveland to Tokyo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cleveland to Tokyo, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tokyo, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo, 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 Cleveland to Tokyo is October, where tickets cost $1,076 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,513 and $1,489 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cleveland to Tokyo?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cleveland to Tokyo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Tokyo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air Canada ($596) and WestJet ($700). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Japan Airlines ($949) and ANA ($955).

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January

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July

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
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Flight from Cleveland to Tokyo Narita Airport

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FAQs for booking flights from Cleveland to Tokyo

  • Can I make changes to my ticket on flights from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    The ability to make changes to your ticket on flights from Cleveland to Tokyo on British Airways will depend on the type of ticket that you purchased and the fare conditions associated with it. It's worth noting that making changes to a ticket could result in additional fees or charges, depending on the terms and conditions of the fare that you purchased.

  • How do I go from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to the city center?

    The Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line both offer direct services from Haneda to major stations in Tokyo, such as Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, and Shibuya Station. The journey takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on your destination. Additionally, limousine buses are available and take approximately 45-90 minutes to the city center.

  • Are there refundable ticket options for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    Yes, Korean Air offers refundable ticket options for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo. Some Korean Airfares, such as the flexible fare or refundable fare, offer passengers the option to cancel or change their flights for free or for a fee. Other Korean Air fares, such as discounted or promotional fares, may have restrictions on cancellations and may be non-refundable.

  • What services does American Airlines offer for passengers in business class on flights from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    Business Class passengers on American Airlines flights from Cleveland to Tokyo are given priority boarding to allow them to settle in and relax before takeoff. Passengers in Business Class also have access to comfortable, extra-wide seats that recline fully into a flatbed for a comfortable sleep. Passengers are also treated to a wide range of delicious cuisine and premium beverages served on fine china dinnerware.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cleveland to Tokyo was $469 for a one-way ticket and $949 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cleveland and Tokyo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Cleveland and on arrival in Tokyo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    On your way to Tokyo, you’ll fly out from Cleveland Hopkins Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Tokyo’s 2 airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cleveland and Tokyo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tokyo from Cleveland?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Cleveland to Tokyo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,460 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,176 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cleveland to Tokyo?

    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 Cleveland to Tokyo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Tokyo?

    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 to Tokyo with an airline and back to Cleveland with another airline.

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

    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 to Tokyo from Cleveland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cleveland to Tokyo

  • US citizens need a visa to travel to Tokyo, Japan for tourism or business purposes. For a short-term stay of up to 90 days, US citizens can apply for a visa waiver called the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) through the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or obtain a visa from the Japanese embassy or consulate in the US.
  • British Airways provides special seats for families with infants or young children, including bassinets for infants on flights from Cleveland to Tokyo and seats with extra legroom for more space to move around. The airline also offers special meals for children at no extra charge.
  • Flights from Cleveland to Tokyo usually entail layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for this route include Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Charlotte (CLT), San Francisco (SFO), and Minneapolis (MSP).
  • Japan Airlines (JAL) provides wheelchairs for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Cleveland to Tokyo. Passengers can request an airport wheelchair at the time of reservation or by calling the airline's reservation center. The airline's staff can also assist passengers in navigating through the airport to their gate, connecting flights, or baggage claim area.
  • Air Canada offers flights from Cleveland to Tokyo and has been actively working to reduce carbon emissions through a variety of measures. The airline is investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft and utilizing alternative fuel sources such as blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from renewable biomass that has up to 80% fewer lifecycle emissions than conventional jet fuel.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Cleveland to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cleveland to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
ANAOverall score based on 911 reviews
7.8Food
8.6Boarding
8.8Crew
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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excellent, the food was excellent and delicious, and the crew were very helpful and accommodating. thank you very much

10.0 Excellentgreggacad, May 2024MNL - HND
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excellent, the food was excellent and delicious, and the crew were very helpful and accommodating. thank you very much

Excellent. All the ticket prices have gone up so much. With only economy as the option, I thought I better pay for a good airline and I am glad I took ANA. The only thing is the long layover at Hanaeda enroute to Singapore. Any chance to bring back the service to land at Narita instead for the transit and a shorter layover will be fantastic. I am a fan of ANA.

Good. Got me there and back safely and mostly on time. 30 min delay for maintenance once but that means more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Incredible. Amazing legroom. Over head fans for each person. Tv screens were great. Headphones were adequate. Seats were comfortable and spacious. Loved it.

The space for the seats i like it. Its not too close like other air line. The food is ok and also the staff. I'm waiting for my flight rewards point because until now i didn't recieved it.

The staff, ground and air, at ANA was very helpful and friendly during check in, boarding and during the flight. This is the reason why I always fly ANA whenever I go to Manila. The food was not the best but the flight crew more than makes up for the shortfall.

First I will say this was really NOT an ANA flight. ANA used a UNITED jet to perform this flight. I specifically booked with ANA because I did NOT WANT TO FLY UNITED FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. So to spend $1800.00 and then discover after booking that it was going to be handled by United was very disappointing. I will be more careful next time when I book. The interior was very cramped in economy class; the dinner meal was terrible and also had extremely small portions for an international flight - the bread roll was ice cold and stale - that salad was very wilted; I’ve never had a “snack” that was so salty that it was difficult to eat; the breakfast “waffle” was practically unrecognizable. Really horrible meals for a very expensive international flight. Bathroom floor was also pretty dirty. I’m hoping my return flight is a real ANA airplane that is cleaned and serviced by ANA personnel with ANA meals. I will never book with ANA again if they continue to use UNITED airline jets. Yuck!!!🤢

Ticket was purchased as a United Airlines flight (operated by All Nippon) like what does that even mean? Makes for a VERY confusing flight experience. For instance, what do I look for a United drop off signage and ticket counter or ANA? No explanation anywhere to be found. I also felt a little bit scammed by the obsurdely restrictive seat selection provided. Only middle seats available!! Are you kidding me!! On 6hr + 10hr flights you're forcing me into the middle seat without telling me before I purchased the ticket?? This should be illegal. And to top it off, on the Tokyo LA leg there were quite a few empty seats including window seats! I must also say, the food was a dissappointing as well for my taste, fish with rice ( mostly plain white rice) or a vegetable medly for the breakfast meal? Should be at least 4 choices and at least 1 with eggs. Outside of these issues flight was otherwise ok.

Ground and flight crew were all courteous, extremely helpful and professional. Overall, process is really organized, from boarding to disembarkation.

This is a very long flight and the first time I have flown on a Japanese airline. I was very impressed with the staff. They worked hard and offered food and drink regularly. Plane was very well cared for. The let room was good . Food was ok but better than other airlines.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the premium paid for the first class ticket

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

I flew Delta last week and United Airlines is a poor substitute mechanical problems with the plane and shitty food among other things made my travel experience what’s become to be expected from United no way is it ever worth the money they make us pay

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Well....let's start from the point that I had to stay in airport for 12 hours instead of 2 that was scheduled. Poor company and even worst customer service. Never again....

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Missed this flight due to the first AA flight delay

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

Missed connection from Philadelphia to London because flight from DC was seriously delayed. Was re-routed the next day (had to pay for hotel) to Zurich and was given a main cabin middle seat while I had paid for premium. Great job AA!!!

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

Did not appreciate “hidden fees” to check a bag for international flight and purchase a seat to be next to my spouse. Won’t choose this airline again.

The flight left over 2 hours late and caused me to miss my connecting flight. Consequently, I missed my cruise ship out of Barcelona. The cost associated with this miss was as follows: Airfare to Sicily Italy to get on the ship TWO days late - $232.30 Taxi from Airport to hotel $35 Dinner at hotel $38 Hotel in Barcelona - $208 Taxi from Sicily to hotel $70 Hotel in Sicily - $148 Prorated time missed on cruise $ 1,143

No meal. Flight crew was wonderful, happily finding me storage for my guitar. THANK YOU!!!

My seat was moved multiple times. I picked out the perfect seats beforehand. I even paid extra money for them. However, I was moved to a middle seat without warning at the last minute. It was like my worst nightmare. But other than that, the actual flight was good. Everything was on time or even early and the flight was smooth.

A220 plane had 5 seats across which is great for couples who can snag the A&C seats. Seat itself is borderline comfortable but still tough on a 5+ hour flight. Overhead bins are small so if you're not in at least boarding group 5, you could be in trouble. No included food service. Non-alcoholic drinks are free but even the most basic snacks are for a charge. Price was reasonable for the only direct SEA-YUL flight. Boarding is efficient even managing passport checks. Worth flying for the direct flight.

The original flight from Boston to Toronto was canceled because of a mechanical failure. I was then scheduled on a flight to go from Boston to Montreal and then Montreal to Toronto. The flight was extremely full and I had to check my carry-on bag. When I actually got on the plane there appeared to be room for my bag. I understand the mechanical failures happen. But it was frustrating that they pestered me to check my bag when I don't believe it was necessary. Additionally, not just with Air Canada, modern airline seats are incredibly uncomfortable. There is considerable research that shows that the shape of them is poor for back health.

Unable to initiate refund/reschedule the ticket #worst experience #lost 900$

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

This was a red eye return, so I doubt there would be anyway to make it better. Other than adding beds.

Direct nonstop flight was great. Flight was delayed and the crew announced a 2h delay on the sound system. 30 min or so later I hear my name on the sound system for immediate board. Several other passangers were late too. Reason: The crew incorrectly announced a 2h delay when in reality they meant a new boarding time at 2pm.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cleveland to Tokyo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/11Thu
1 stop
29h 48mCLE-NRT
$469
7/12Fri
1 stop
29h 33mCLE-NRT
$470
7/17Wed
2 stops
36h 45mCLE-NRT
$477
8/31Sat
1 stopAir Canada
34h 45mCLE-NRT
$596
7/17Wed
1 stopAir Canada
34h 45mCLE-NRT
$598
7/8Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 04mCLE-HND
$889
7/8Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 50mCLE-NRT
$889
7/3Wed
1 stopANA
20h 25mCLE-HND
$969
6/10Mon
1 stopDelta
19h 20mCLE-HND
$8,209
6/10Mon
1 stopANA
17h 45mCLE-HND
$15,364

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Last minute flights from Cleveland to Tokyo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cleveland to Tokyo that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/7Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 30mCLE-NRT
6/9Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
30h 32mNRT-CLE
$1,491
6/9Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 30mCLE-NRT
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
30h 12mNRT-CLE
$1,518
6/7Fri
multi-stop
20h 30mCLE-NRT
6/9Sun
multi-stop
26h 36mNRT-CLE
$1,653
6/9Sun
multi-stop
31h 45mCLE-NRT
6/16Sun
multi-stop
16h 09mNRT-CLE
$1,814
6/9Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 02mCLE-HND
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 14mHND-CLE
$2,370
6/9Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 25mCLE-HND
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 36mHND-CLE
$2,373
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 27mCLE-HND
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 56mHND-CLE
$2,447
6/8Sat
multi-stopANA
20h 25mCLE-HND
6/10Mon
multi-stopANA
16h 15mHND-CLE
$2,506
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 47mCLE-HND
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 52mHND-CLE
$2,791
6/8Sat
multi-stopANA
22h 43mCLE-HND
6/15Sat
multi-stopANA
22h 50mHND-CLE
$27,648

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