{ "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": { "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Tokyo Narita Airport, the fastest and most-used ground transportation into the city is the extensive rail network, which includes the Narita Express and private Keisei lines, though the article lookup for this route returned detailed bus and taxi information rather than rail specifics. Direct airport buses serve Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, and many other central districts, with fares typically ranging from ¥1,500 to ¥2,500, and low-cost bus options are available. Fixed-fare taxis operate from Narita to zones within Tokyo, starting around ¥23,500 plus tolls and late-night surcharges, making them a convenient but expensive choice. Ride-share services and car rentals are not mentioned in the available airport access information, so those modalities are not confirmed options from Narita. Terminal shuttle buses are free for moving between terminals, but for reaching central Tokyo, the most-used option is the airport bus or rail, with buses offering the best balance of coverage and price.", "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 Columbus to Tokyo, the best fares are found booking 4-6 weeks before departure, with an average price around $297. The absolute cheapest single day is 30 days out at $295, while booking much earlier at 180 days costs about $457. Summer and holiday periods likely push the optimal window earlier due to higher demand, but the tool data doesn’t break out seasonal shifts specifically.", "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 are no nonstop flights from Columbus to Tokyo. Common one-stop routings are operated by United and American Airlines connecting through hubs like Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, with Japanese partners ANA and Japan Airlines often flying the long transpacific leg. United (or United codeshare with ANA) appears most frequently with up to a dozen daily patterns, while American (with Japan Airlines) offers about seven. Typical per-carrier fares are not provided in the schedule data.", "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": "Tokyo Narita International Airport offers currency exchange offices in Terminal 1 (both before passport control and after Immigration) and Terminal 2 (in the arrival and departure lobbies); Terminal 3 has ATMs and an automatic currency purchasing machine but no staffed exchange counters. Free Wi‑Fi is available in Terminal 1 (international arrivals lobby and after passport control) and Terminal 2 (international arrival lobby), with rental options elsewhere. The airport does not list prayer rooms or chapels in its public facility information, so that amenity is not documented at Narita.", "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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport, the terminal and parking are accessible, but the available public information does not detail specific mobility assistance programs, disability services, or children's play areas; travelers should contact their airline or the airport directly to arrange wheelchair or other assistance, ideally at least 48 hours before departure. At Tokyo Narita International Airport, accessibility is much more developed: there are accessible and ostomy toilets, electric carts, hearing-assistance services, communication support boards, assistance dog toilets, and dedicated parking with discounts, all available around the clock via the airport information line (81-476-34-8000) or online inquiry form; specific children's play areas are not mentioned, but the airport advertises universal design facilities for all passengers. To arrange assistance at Narita, contact the 24-hour information service in advance, and at Columbus, request help through your airline well ahead of travel.", "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." } } } }