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Cheap Flight Deals to Tokyo in May 2027

 
Here are some of the best recent round-trip fares to Tokyo in May on KAYAK. These fares were found in the last 72 hours; prices and availability may change and deals can expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Tokyo

Mon, May 10 - Mon, May 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 8:50 pm
SFO
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NRT
28h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:30 pm - 10:40 pm
NRT
-
SFO
20h 10m
1 stop
$865Cathay Pacific
Mon, May 10 - Mon, May 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 8:50 pm
SFO
-
NRT
28h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:45 pm - 10:40 pm
NRT
-
SFO
22h 55m
2 stops
$880Cathay Pacific
Tue, May 11 - Mon, May 24
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:15 am
LAX
-
HND
33h 15m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 10:00 am
HND
-
LAX
24h 45m
1 stop
$953Philippine Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Tue, May 25
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
-
NRT
19h 00m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:20 pm
NRT
-
SFO
22h 20m
1 stop
$954Asiana Airlines
Sun, May 9 - Mon, May 24
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:30 pm
SFO
-
HND
31h 40m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 3:20 pm
HND
-
SFO
29h 50m
1 stop
$955Asiana Airlines
Tue, May 11 - Tue, May 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 5:50 pm
LAX
-
NRT
11h 30mnonstop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 12:50 pm
NRT
-
LAX
10h 10mnonstop
$957Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 17 - Thu, May 27
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 5:50 pm
LAX
-
NRT
11h 30mnonstop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 12:50 pm
NRT
-
LAX
10h 10mnonstop
$958Singapore Airlines
Sun, May 2 - Sun, May 16
Philippine Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 1:40 pm
LAX
-
HND
32h 45m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 8:00 pm
HND
-
LAX
20h 55m
1 stop
$960Philippine Airlines
Wed, May 5 - Tue, May 11
EVA Air Logo
1:30 am - 1:25 pm
SEA
-
NRT
19h 55m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
1:25 pm - 7:30 pm
NRT
-
SEA
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,013EVA Air
Sun, May 2 - Mon, May 10
EVA Air Logo
1:30 am - 12:25 pm
SEA
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NRT
18h 55m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
1:25 pm - 7:30 pm
NRT
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SEA
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,016EVA Air

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to Tokyo in May 2027

What is the cheapest flight to Tokyo in May?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in May.

The lowest price for a flight to Tokyo in May was $75 for a one-way ticket from Takamatsu and $61 for a round-trip.

How much is a flight to Tokyo in May?

The average and cheapest price for round-trip flights to Tokyo from origins found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Tokyo costs $1,971. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost $61 and departed from Takamatsu. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Tokyo which costs $1,038 on average, and New York to Tokyo, which costs $1,452 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Tokyo in May?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Tokyo clicked on KAYAK for each day of May.

When flying to Tokyo in May, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Thursday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is May the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?

Data based on average cost of flights to Tokyo per month

No, the cheapest month for flights to Tokyo is January. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, with average round-trip prices of $1,319 and $1,291, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Tokyo in May?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Tokyo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying to Tokyo in May, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a layover to Tokyo in May?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in May.

No, flying with a layover may cost you more time, and you don’t save money on the route, direct flight is the cheapest option at $1,233 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tokyo?

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

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below average price on the flight to Tokyo, you should book around 13 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to Tokyo in May?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo and the best round-trip deal found in May was $651.

Good to know - flights to Tokyo in May

Low season

January

Cheapest flight in May

$478

Average price round-trip in May

$1,296

Good deal round-trip

$1,479

Good deal one-way

$933
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Haneda
(avg. price in May)
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FAQs for booking flights to Tokyo in May

  • Are flights to Tokyo cheaper in May?

    No, in May flights to Tokyo are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

  • Is May a good time to fly to Tokyo?

    May is a busy time to fly to Tokyo, expect higher prices and fuller flights.

  • What is the most popular month to travel to Tokyo?

    May is one of the most popular months to travel to Tokyo, with high traveler volume. Book flights and accommodations well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tokyo in May

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and May travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest May flight deals to Tokyo.
  • Set a Price Alert for your May dates to get notified when fares to Tokyo drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within May: midweek departures and returns offers price better than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-May weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in May to find lower-demand options.
  • Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
  • Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
  • Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from Tokyo All airports (TYO) to your neighborhood when comparing arrival times.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Tokyo

Flights with popular airlines flying to Tokyo

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
Japan Airlines flights to Tokyofrom $1,083
United Airlines flights to Tokyo
Air Canada flights to Tokyo
ZIPAIR flights to Tokyofrom $204
ANA flights to Tokyofrom $925