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Cheapest round-trip
$835
Typical prices: $1,100-$1,445
China Southern
Fri 9/4Fri 9/11
LHR - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,283
Typical prices: $1,517-$2,030
British Airways
Mon 8/24Tue 12/1
LHR - HND • Non-stop
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ANA 34-inch legroom leads in economy; JAL Sky Wider adds a roomy 2-4-2 layout.
BA premium economy adds seven inches of legroom; Heathrow security queues can be long.
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Cheapest • Avg $547 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Tokyo (LHR-TYO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Tokyo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Tokyo

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
China Southern Logo
10:10 pm - 1:40 pmLHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
31h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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2:45 pm - 7:20 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
36h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$835China Southern
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
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10:10 pm - 7:55 pmLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
37h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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3:40 pm - 7:20 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
35h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$835China Southern
Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 4
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 7:50 pmLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
14h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:30 am - 5:50 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
18h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
$898Air China
Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 14
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 9:30 pmLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
16h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:30 am - 5:50 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
18h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
$938Air China
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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9:25 am - 7:00 amLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 35mnonstop
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9:35 am - 3:35 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00mnonstop
$1,283British Airways
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:00 pm - 5:55 pmLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 55mnonstop
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10:05 am - 3:45 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
14h 40mnonstop
$1,307ANA
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26
ANA Logo
7:00 pm - 5:55 pmLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 55mnonstop
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10:05 am - 3:45 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
14h 40mnonstop
$1,307ANA
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 13
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11:40 am - 10:25 amLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 45mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 7:20 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 05mnonstop
$1,334British Airways
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 9
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8:40 am - 7:35 amLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 55mnonstop
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8:25 am - 5:00 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
17h 35m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
$1,570Japan Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 19
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8:40 am - 7:35 amLHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 55mnonstop
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9:50 am - 3:15 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
14h 25mnonstop
$1,573Japan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Tokyo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Tokyo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Tokyo from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between $1,294 and $1,850 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $835 on China Southern (Aug 27-Sep 9).

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo costs $1,300 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo is January, where tickets cost $1,059 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,633 and $1,570 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Tokyo

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Low season

January

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$453
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from London to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to Tokyo flights

  • How can I travel into Tokyo from HND or NRT Airport?

    From HND Airport you can catch the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail Line into the city. There are also buses from HND directly into Tokyo for roughly ¥630 to ¥2000 (between £4.15 and £13). If travelling from NRT Airport, you can get the Narita Express (NEX) that travels directly into Tokyo for about ¥3,070 (£20) in approximately 50min.

  • How can I get to Tokyo Disney Resort from HND or NRT Airport?

    HND Airport is closest to Tokyo Disney Resort, which is about 13 miles away and a 20min to 40min drive. You can catch a bus from the airport that will take you to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the resort hotels. If you are getting to Tokyo Disney Resort from NRT Airport, you can catch one of the dedicated buses that leave Terminal 1, 2 and 3 approximately every 20min.

  • What special assistance services do HND and NRT airports offer?

    At NRT Airport you’ll find free wheelchairs and electric walkers that are available to hire from the information counters. There are also tactile information plates if you are hard of sight, as well as several multipurpose bathrooms throughout the airport. At HND Airport, you can hire wheelchairs from any information counter and there are also “Care-Fitter" staff who can help you through the airport.

  • Are there any hotels at NRT Airport?

    The Nine Hours Narita Airport capsule hotel is open 24h a day. It is located in Terminal 2 near the multi-storey car park. It will cost you around ¥5500 (£36.20) for a night. If you aren’t staying the night then you can still book it for 1h to use the shower for approximately ¥1000 (£6.60).

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo was $453 for a one-way ticket and $835 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Tokyo?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Tokyo?

    London is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Tokyo. You will leave London from London Heathrow and you will be arriving in Tokyo at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Tokyo?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Tokyo?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Tokyo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Tokyo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Tokyo?

    There are nonstop flights from London to Tokyo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Tokyo, Japan Airlines or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Tokyo are Japan Airlines and ANA. With an average price for the route of $1,601 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,508 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,372 or less one-way and $1,493 or less round-trip.
  • There are two airports that you can land at if you fly from London Heathrow to Tokyo. One is Haneda Airport (HND) and the other is Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • If are flying to Haneda Airport (HND) then you have the bonus of being closer to the downtown area, which is only about 13 miles from the airport. The other Tokyo airport, Narita Airport, is about 47 miles from downtown Tokyo.
  • If you prefer to fly direct, you'll find that there are frequent direct flights from London Heathrow to Haneda Airport with airlines like Japan Airlines, ANA, and British Airways. Flying from LHR to Narita International Airport typically involves one or more stopovers with airlines like Qatar Airways or KLM.
  • There are baggage storage facilities at both HND and NRT airports where you can safely leave your bags if you want to travel around a bit and sightsee. At HND Airport you can store your luggage for up to two weeks in Terminal 1, 2 or 3. The baggage storage will cost you approximately ¥600 to ¥1000 (£4 to £6.60). At NRT Airport you can store your bags in Terminal 1, 2 or 3 for different prices depending on the size of your luggage.
  • If you need to exchange your sterling for local yen after landing, you’ll find that there are several exchange offices in both HND Airport and NRT Airport. The offices are located in all terminals, making it easy to find one after arriving.

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London Heathrow to Tokyo

Monday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Tuesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Friday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Saturday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Sunday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Direct returns

Tokyo to London Heathrow

Monday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Friday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Saturday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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Sunday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

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