Tokyo from New Orleans, Nov 21–30: $4,104 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Intervia Aoto: 9.2 from 31 reviews, $94 a night, free cancellation
- $159 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs of 58–65°F with autumn colour peaking in the city gardens
The catch: Three stops and 82h 23m on the way out: you leave Saturday, Nov 21 and land Tuesday, Nov 24 at 11:20 AM.
Worth it if you'll trade long travel days for this fare and a well-reviewed apartment; skip it if you want every one of the 9 nights in Tokyo.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip over: $4,104 for two, all in, covers the flights at $3,193 plus 9 nights at Intervia Aoto at $846 and its $65 property fee, with taxes and fees included. It runs Nov 21–30, 2026, nine nights, on MX + OZ with 3 stops, so it's not nonstop. A checked bag ($160 for two) and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$4,104 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $3,193 |
| Intervia Aoto, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $846 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $65 |
| The total, before you go | $4,104 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$159 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$1,597 per person, round trip
$3,193 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + OZ · 3 stops · 82h 23m
Out Sat, Nov 21, 8:25 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 11:20 AM · back Mon, Nov 30, 2:55 PM – Tue, Dec 1, 10:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + OZ | $1,597 | 3 stops | 82h 23m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,613 | 3 stops | 68h 33m |
| MX + YP + 7C | $1,629 | 3 stops | 80h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 23, 2026, 8:24 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $1,597 per person, which is $159 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 9% under the top of the 12 offers we looked at. With 9 nights at Intervia Aoto, the trip comes to $4,104 for two, all in. Late November is when autumn colour in the city gardens peaks, and it runs into early December. Typical highs are 58–65°F with lows near 44°F, so it's good walking weather for temples, markets and train-hopping between neighborhoods. The honest trade-off is time. The outbound has 3 stops and takes 82h 23m, so you land Tuesday, Nov 24, and the trip is really about the days after that. If you're good with that, it's a full city vacation built around food, shrines and garden color. Prices were found when we checked and can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city and food trip at a walking pace: sushi breakfasts, yakitori alleys, temple mornings and garden color, with neon and late bars when you want them. It suits a couple or two friends who like figuring out trains and eating well on any budget. Plan for a slow first day after a long trip in, then build days around one neighborhood at a time, plus a hot-springs or shrine day trip.
Weather in Tokyo, Nov 21–30
Typical highs 58–65°F, lows near 44°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | 60 °F | 44 °F | Rain |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 65 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 60 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 62 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 58 °F | 43 °F | Clear |
| Thu, Nov 26 | 61 °F | 41 °F | Clear |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 60 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 60 °F | 43 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 60 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 62 °F | 42 °F | Partly cloudy |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Tokyo
We picked Intervia Aoto as the best value. It's a One-Bedroom Apartment in Katsushika, at $846 for the stay ($94 a night) plus a $65 fee paid at the property. It has a 9.2 review score from 31 reviews and free cancellation. If you want to be in the middle of things, Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya by IHG is the top-rated pick. It's 5 stars, 9.1 from 1,722 reviews, and costs $5,384 for the stay ($598 a night), with no free cancellation. Shibuya puts you at the scramble crossing and the nightlife, with direct airport buses. Urban Hotel Morisita is the budget pick, near Kiyosumi-Shirakawa in Koto Ward, at $913 for the stay ($101 a night). It has 8.1 from 273 reviews and free cancellation. If you want an old-town feel, look at Asakusa.
Intervia Aoto
$846 for 9 nights, two guests · $94 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya by IHG
$5,384 for 9 nights, two guests · $598 a night
See roomsUrban Hotel Morisita
$913 for 9 nights, two guests · $101 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Tokyo for these dates
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Where in Tokyo
- Shinjuku: Rail hub with skyscraper hotels, Golden Gai bars and Omoide Yokocho yakitori alleys.
- Shibuya: The scramble crossing, youth fashion and nightlife, with direct airport buses.
- Ginza and Marunouchi: Polished shopping streets and luxury hotels next to Tokyo Station.
- Asakusa: Old-town feel around Senso-ji temple with ryokan-style inns and lower prices.
- Roppongi: Art museums, international restaurants and late-night bars.
What to do in Tokyo
- Sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market after the Toyosu tuna auction viewing
- Watch the Shibuya Scramble from the Shibuya Sky observation deck
- Get to Senso-ji temple in Asakusa before the crowds arrive
- Yakitori under the train tracks in Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku
- Digital art rooms at teamLab Planets
- Take a day trip to Hakone's hot springs or Nikko's shrines
Also worth it
- Early-morning sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market after the Toyosu tuna auction viewing
- Yakitori under the tracks in Omoide Yokocho
- Digital art at teamLab Planets
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Tokyo | Tokyo Haneda International (HND), Narita International (NRT) |
| Flight time | 82h 23m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,870 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
What 9 nights in Tokyo costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $3,194 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Intervia Aoto) | $846 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,380 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: New Orleans to Tokyo
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,597 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,597 (Oct 23, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for Tokyo; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Autumn colour in the city gardens peaks late November to early December.
- You need a passport for Japan.
- The currency is the Japanese yen, and Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of New Orleans.
- The fare lands at Narita International (NRT). The return leaves Monday, Nov 30 at 2:55 PM and arrives Tuesday, Dec 1 at 10:23 AM.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $4,104 total.
- Intervia Aoto and Urban Hotel Morisita offer free cancellation, but Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya by IHG does not.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if the travel time works for you. The fare is $159 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and the hotel scores 9.2. But the outbound has 3 stops and takes 82h 23m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$4,104, all in. That's $3,193 in flights plus $846 for 9 nights at Intervia Aoto and its $65 property fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
When do we actually get to Tokyo?
You leave New Orleans on Saturday, Nov 21 at 8:25 PM and land at Narita on Tuesday, Nov 24 at 11:20 AM, after 3 stops.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 58–65°F and lows near 44°F, with mostly overcast or clear days. Autumn colour in the city gardens peaks late November to early December.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen too, and expect Tokyo to be 15 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Can we cancel the hotel?
Intervia Aoto and Urban Hotel Morisita both offer free cancellation. Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya by IHG, at $5,384 for the stay, does not.
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