Traveling from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is located in Lubbock. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Lubbock.
Leave enough time to make your LBB to Tokyo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from LBB to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
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LBB is around 10 kilometers from central Lubbock. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near LBB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
81% of flights departing from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LBB.
LBB's address is 5401 N. Martin Luther King Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tokyo
The best price we've found for a one-way Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo flight is AED 2,322. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 4,705. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from LBB to Tokyo, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
The distance from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 19 kilometers. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from LBB to Tokyo.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The center of Tokyo is around 56 kilometers from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to NRT. Unwind and get cozy after your LBB to Tokyo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Score the best price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Tokyo Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo. March is the busiest month for a trip to Tokyo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBB to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are essential stops on your Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey about 402 kilometers west to Osaka to tick off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometers west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.