Delta Airlines adds first nonstop flight between Japan’s Narita Airport and U.S. in seven years
After a seven-year absence, Delta is ready for daily flights from its west coast hub to the Tokyo-area international airport. A lot has changed in the Japan travel sphere in the past seven years. After one of the longest international tourism shutdowns of any nation during the pandemic, worldwide interest in Japan’s pop culture, cuisine, […]
After a seven-year hiatus, Delta Airlines is set to resume daily nonstop flights from its West Coast hub to Tokyo's Narita Airport. The timing couldn't be more opportune, as Japan has witnessed a surge in global interest due to the nation's vibrant pop culture, delectable cuisine, and visually stunning locales. Simultaneously, the value of the yen has dropped, making Japan more accessible to international travelers.
Prior to the pandemic-induced shutdown, Delta last operated direct flights to Narita in 2019. Since then, all flights connecting Narita and the U.S. have necessitated at least one layover. However, starting next spring, Delta will reintroduce direct flights between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, its primary West Coast hub, and Narita.
Departing from Seattle at 1:35 p.m., the flight will arrive at Narita at 4:20 p.m. the following day, crossing the international date line. On the return journey, flights will depart Narita at 6:40 p.m., touching down in Seattle at noon on the same calendar date. Narita Airport asserts that this route will provide the shortest air travel path between Japan and the continental United States.
The Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, capable of seating 281 passengers, will offer 29 business-class, 28 Premium Economy, 56 Delta Comfort, and 168 Delta Main (standard economy) seats. The inaugural flight on this route is scheduled for March 27, 2027.
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