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Continental and Northwest Airlines are the major US carriers serving Saipan. The major decision to make, when considering which airline to choose, is the route. Continental typically flies from many US cities to Honolulu, then through Guam and on to Saipan. Northwest, on the other hand, flies directly from major US cities to Tokyo, and then directly from Tokyo to Saipan. Most people seem to prefer flying on Northwest. After the long flight to Tokyo, the airline puts you up for the night in a nice hotel, and you fly on to Saipan the following day on a short 3 ½ hour flight, fairly well rested.

Additionally, there are connecting flights to several major cities in Asia, either directly to Saipan, or through Guam to Saipan. Japan Airlines flies from several cities in Japan. Asiana and Korean Airlines fly through Seoul, and Continental connects through Hong Kong, Manila, Bali and Cairns.

There are two basic routes to go in terms of shipping your personal belongings to the CNMI. You can ship through the US Postal Service, or through a shipping line or freight forwarder. It is probably most convenient to ship smaller items, and items up to 70 pounds through the US Postal Service. It can take up to six weeks for some items that are sent via "surface" mail to arrive, as they come on a boat. So, it is a good idea to send things early. Check with a mover in your area to get an idea about costs for shipping larger items. Air freight is a possibility, but is very expensive. Items shipped by surface freight, again take several weeks to arrive.