Cheap flights from Zürich to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $978
Etihad 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently $978
Cheapest one-way flight $608
EgyptAir 1 stop 21 hr Sat, May 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently $608
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,681
SWISS Nonstop 14 hr Sun, Jun 21 — Mon, Jul 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently $1,681
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,211
Air India 1 stop 29 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Tokyo is currently $1,211
Cheapest business class flights $3,392
JAL, Qatar Airways 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Fri, Jul 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently $3,392
Fastest flight 13 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Tokyo takes 13 hr 5 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 Zürich to Tokyo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $870–1,250
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,150–1,700

Popular airlines from Zürich to Tokyo

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from $1,681
    Typical price: $1,850–3,700
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - NRT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,557
    Typical price: $1,400–2,750
    50 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRT Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,537
    Typical price: $1,200–2,600
    44 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRT Every day
  • Finnair
    from $1,279
    Typical price: $1,400–2,900
    30 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRT Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,488
    Typical price: $1,850–3,050
    26 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND Every day
  • KLM
    from $1,328
    Typical price: $1,300–2,600
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - NRT Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 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 Zürich to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Tokyo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $870 to $1,250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $978. The cheapest one-way flight was with EgyptAir from $608.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,681, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,557, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,537, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Finnair flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,279, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,488, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,328, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo starts at $978 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $608 and departs on Sat, May 16.
13 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich 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 Zürich 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 Zürich 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 Zürich to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 50 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Tokyo are:
  • Cathay Pacific offers 44 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Finnair offers 30 connecting flights per week. Finnair flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Lufthansa offers 26 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $978. The cheapest one-way flight was with EgyptAir from $608.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,681, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,557, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,537, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Finnair flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,279, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,488, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Tokyo is $1,328, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Tokyo.
  • There are 7 SWISS direct flights from Zürich 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 Zürich and Tokyo at price $1,211 is offered by Air India from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.
SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Tokyo.
  • There are 7 SWISS direct flights from Zürich 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 Zürich to Tokyo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Tokyo start at $1,681 from Sun, Jun 21 to Mon, Jul 6 with SWISS.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich 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 Zürich and Tokyo start at $3,392 from Thu, Jun 18 to Fri, Jul 3 with JAL, Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Tokyo start at $978 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Zürich 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 Zürich and Tokyo starts at $1,211 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26 with Air India.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Tokyo at price $1,211 is offered by Air India from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich 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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