Cheap flights from Tokyo to Houston (NRT–IAH)

NRTNarita International Airport
Japan
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
United States

United Airlines and ZIPAIR Tokyo fly Tokyo to Houston (NRT–IAH) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 10,670 km (6,630 mi).

From
NRT
Tokyo
To
IAH
Houston
Nonstop
Yes · 2 airlines
Airlines
UA · ZG
Cheapest fare found
¥61,342 one-way
Distance
10,670 km (6,630 mi)
Time difference
Houston 14 hours behind
Time in the air
11h 12m
Aircraft seen
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner · Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

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Tokyo to Houston fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: ¥61,342 for November 2026 on ZIPAIR Tokyo, nonstop. Nonstop from ¥61,342.

  1. Nov ’26¥61,342

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly NRT–IAH

Days in Houston average 18–28 °C in February, March, April, October, November and December. Set your watch 14 hours back on landing at IAH.

Tokyo to Houston: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.

How much is a flight from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)?

From ¥61,342 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on ZIPAIR Tokyo, nonstop; nonstop from ¥61,342 (found 11 October 2026).

How long is the NRT–IAH flight?

11h 12m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 7 tracked flights.

Which airlines fly NRT–IAH direct?

United Airlines and ZIPAIR Tokyo.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Houston?

Houston is 14 hours behind Tokyo: a NRT departure at noon is 22:00 local time in IAH.

What aircraft fly NRT–IAH?

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Houston to Tokyo: the return flight (IAH–NRT)

All 2 airlines also fly IAH–NRT nonstop.

Airlines flying NRT–IAH nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (NRT time)TypeAlliance
United Airlines UA17:12–17:45full-serviceStar Alliance
ZIPAIR Tokyo ZG—low-cost—

One-stop alternatives to flying NRT–IAH nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Vancouver (YVR) with Air Canada: 10,670 km (6,630 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Dallas (DFW) with American Airlines: 10,680 km (6,640 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Denver (DEN) with United Airlines: 10,680 km (6,640 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Calgary (YYC) with WestJet: 10,760 km (6,680 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
  • Via San Francisco (SFO) with United Airlines: 10,850 km (6,740 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.

NRT–IAH route map

Great-circle distance 10,670 km (6,630 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Tokyo and Houston

Other arrivals in United States

Also nonstop from NRT, nearest to IAH first (straight-line distance):

Explore the airlines’ route maps

Plan your arrival at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Departure

Narita International Airport

Narita (NRT), Tokyo. In our data, 80 airlines fly nonstop from NRT to 109 destinations.

View NRT airport guide →

Arrival

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

3 ways into Houston, fastest from 30 min:

  • METRO 500 Downtown Direct 30–40 min · $4.50
  • METRO bus 102 50 min–1h 30m
  • Taxi 30–50 min
Full IAH transport guide →

Weather in Houston vs Tokyo

Houston is warmer than Tokyo in every month, by 3–9°C; the biggest gap is in February (20°C against 11°C). In October it averages 28°C in Houston and 22°C in Tokyo.

Average daily high and low temperature in Houston, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Houston18°20°23°26°30°33°34°34°32°28°23°19°
Tokyo10°11°14°19°24°26°30°31°28°22°17°12°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Houston and Tokyo (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Other nonstop airport pairs, Tokyo to Houston

Tokyo and Houston are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:

Onward from Houston

Places you can't fly to nonstop from NRT, but can from IAH — for a stopover or a second leg.

Related routes

Sources

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  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.

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