{ "response": { "Key": "CMH-TYO", "orig": { "code": "CMH", "type": "airport", "city": "Columbus", "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio", "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "TYO", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Narita Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from Columbus to Tokyo, no visa is required for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free for stays of up to 90 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Japan", "title": "Visa policy of Japan", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/multipleentry.html", "title": "Multiple Entry Visa (for nationals of visa exemption countries/regions) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan" }, { "url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/faq.html", "title": "Frequently Asked Questions | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Narita International Airport, the fastest and most-used option into central Tokyo is the direct rail link — the Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner both reach the city center in roughly 40–60 minutes, with frequent departures throughout the day. Airport buses are a reliable and cheaper alternative, serving major hubs like Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro, with low-cost bus fares starting around ¥1,500. Taxis are available but are the least practical for most travelers: fixed-fare taxis to Tokyo cost between ¥23,500 and ¥38,500 depending on the destination zone, plus expressway tolls and late-night surcharges. Ride-share and car rental services are not part of the standard airport transfer mix here — the train and bus network is the backbone for nearly all arriving passengers. For most people, the train is the clear choice: it’s fast, frequent, and dramatically cheaper than any door-to-door car option.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/taxi", "title": "Taxi | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/bus/leaving-the-airport/", "title": "Bus Going from the Airport to Various Places | Access Information | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/shuttlebus/", "title": "Traveling Between Terminals | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/bus/lcb/", "title": "LCB（low-cost bus） | Access Information | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "Average fares from Columbus to Tokyo bottom out around $353 in late September, with September, October, and February being the cheapest months overall at roughly $360–373. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $434, and July, December, and June are the priciest months at around $417–422.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "For flights from Columbus to Tokyo, the best fares typically come when you book 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with prices bottoming out around $295 about 30 days out. Booking very early—around 180 days ahead—tends to be the most expensive at roughly $457, so closer to departure is generally better on this route.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "No overnight red‑eye flights are available from Columbus (CMH) to Tokyo (TYO) — the published schedule shows neither nonstop red‑eyes nor any connecting itinerary whose long leg is a red‑eye.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Columbus to Tokyo; travelers connect through major hubs like Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Washington Dulles. United, American, Japan Airlines, ANA, and Alaska all operate one-stop routings on this route, with United offering the most connection patterns across its hubs. Japan Airlines connects via Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth, while ANA connects via Chicago and Newark.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Columbus and Tokyo?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Detroit in the U.S., as well as Toronto in Canada. Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth offer extensive domestic and international connections with efficient transfer processes. Detroit provides a streamlined hub for Delta flights to Asia. Toronto allows for a single connection through a major international gateway with US pre‑clearance on return, though a Canadian transit visa may be required for some nationalities." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn colors, and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "Bring a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay, a visa if required for your nationality, and proof of onward or return travel. Payment for baggage and any required health documents may also be needed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Narita is the main long‑haul gateway, serving most international airlines and alliances. Haneda is much closer to central Tokyo, with a growing number of long‑haul and domestic flights, offering quicker access to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport is reachable from downtown Columbus via public bus on COTA's Route 7 Mt. Vernon, with roughly half of buses serving the airport directly. Taxis and numerous ride-share services operate from the city, while drivers can take I-670 to International Gateway, where a six-story parking garage and cheaper satellite lots with free shuttles are available. Driving or ride-share is fastest, but the COTA bus is the most economical option, and the satellite lots offer the cheapest parking.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-25T03:58:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Southwest_Airport", "title": "Columbus Southwest Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:31:47Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Narita International Airport has a capsule hotel called Nine Hours Narita Airport located at Terminal 2, on the multi-story Car Park P2, B1F, with 24-hour check-in and reception. Day rooms are also available to rent by the hour on the airside of Terminals 1 and 2, and several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service for guests.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-narita-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Narita Airport Guide (NRT) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:56Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/capsule-hotel/", "title": "Capsule Hotel | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/shower/", "title": "Showers, Nap Rooms | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/narita-japan", "title": "Narita Hotels | Top Hotels in Narita, Japan by IHG", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-ihg?fmt=png-alpha" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Narita Intl Airport?", "answer": "Narita International Airport offers currency exchange counters in the arrivals and departures lobbies of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, along with ATMs and automatic currency purchasing machines in all three terminals. Free internet access is available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Prayer rooms and chapels are not covered in the facility details for this airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/shower/", "title": "Showers, Nap Rooms | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/ud/guide/", "title": "Narita Airport Facility Layout | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita,_Chiba", "title": "Narita, Chiba", "time_published": "2026-07-24T19:28:59Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Columbus and Tokyo airports?", "answer": "At Tokyo Narita International Airport, travelers with hearing or speech disabilities can use information counters marked with a special sign, accessible toilets and ostomy toilets, electric carts, and a smartphone intercom; assistance dogs have designated relief areas, and the airport information desk is open 24 hours a day. At John Glenn Columbus International Airport, no specific mobility assistance, disability programs, or children's play areas are stated. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-25T03:58:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Southwest_Airport", "title": "Columbus Southwest Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:31:47Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/bf/aurally/", "title": "For Customers with Hearing and Speech Disabilities | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/", "title": "Access Top | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita_International_Airport", "title": "Narita International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T13:58:31Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Columbus to Tokyo, so all flights connect. Japan Airlines most commonly flies the connecting route, using Boeing 777-300, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, and Boeing 777-300ER on the long-haul legs via Chicago, New York, Dallas, Boston, or Seattle. American Airlines also operates connecting service with Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-300ER, while ANA uses a Boeing 777-300ER and Alaska Airlines an Airbus A330-200.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Columbus?", "answer": "When departing from Columbus, the Escape Lounge in Concourse B is the lounge option available, open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is accessible to both international and domestic passengers, with standard alcoholic drinks complimentary and premium brands available for an extra charge. Access is permitted up to 3 hours before your scheduled departure, children under 2 are free, and smart casual dress is required.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international/cmh2-escape-lounges", "title": "Escape Lounges CMH AIRPORT Concourse B Columbus OH John Glenn Intl | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH", "title": "American Express Lounges at John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/cmh-airport.jsp", "title": "Columbus, OH (CMH)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes checked bags or charges a fee, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins allow more." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to Tokyo?", "answer": "Flights from Columbus to Tokyo typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class via connecting hubs; Premium Economy is available on select transpacific segments depending on the airline." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby, whereas basic economy typically does not." } } } }