Cheap flights from London to Tokyo

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Tokyo and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $972
Etihad 1 stop 32 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo is currently $972
Cheapest one-way flight $537
China Southern 1 stop 33 hr Tue, Apr 21
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Tokyo is currently $537
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,540
JAL Nonstop 14 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Tokyo is currently $1,540
Last-minute weekend getaway $972
Etihad 1 stop 38 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Tokyo is currently $972
Cheapest business class flights $3,045
EgyptAir 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Fri, May 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Tokyo is currently $3,045
Fastest flight 13 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to Tokyo takes 13 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $570–740
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $960–1,300

Popular airlines from London to Tokyo

  • JAL
    Nonstop
    from $1,531
    Typical price: $1,500–2,700
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - HND, NRT Every day
  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $1,586
    Typical price: $1,500–3,050
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - HND Every day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from $1,740
    Typical price: $1,450–3,150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - HND Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,591
    Typical price: $1,500–2,800
    132 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - HND, NRT Every day
  • Air China
    Typical price: $1,100–1,900
    87 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - HND, NRT Every day
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: $670–1,650
    80 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from London to Tokyo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $570 to $740.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $972. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $537.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest JAL flight from London to Tokyo is $1,531, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Tokyo is $1,586, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from London to Tokyo is $1,740, flying from Apr 23 to May 8.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Tokyo is $1,591, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo starts at $972 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $537 and departs on Tue, Apr 21.
13 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from London to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, JAL is the most popular. JAL offers 15 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 132 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Tokyo are:
  • British Airways offers 14 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
  • ANA offers 7 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
  • Air China offers 87 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • China Eastern offers 80 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $972. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $537.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest JAL flight from London to Tokyo is $1,531, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Tokyo is $1,586, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from London to Tokyo is $1,740, flying from Apr 23 to May 8.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Tokyo is $1,591, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
British Airways, JAL and ANA fly direct from London to Tokyo.
  • There are 15 JAL direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 British Airways direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 ANA direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Tokyo at price $972 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
British Airways, JAL and ANA fly direct from London to Tokyo.
  • There are 15 JAL direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 British Airways direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 ANA direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from London to Tokyo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Tokyo start at $1,540 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 22 with JAL.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Tokyo start at $3,045 from Thu, Apr 23 to Fri, May 8 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Tokyo start at $972 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, May 4.
To book business class trips from London to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Tokyo starts at $972 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Tokyo at price $972 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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