Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights typically cost between £825 and £1,487 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £569 on Air India (2 Nov–18 Nov).

Question 1

How often are flights from London to Tokyo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 16m.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights typically cost between £825 and £1,487 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £569 on Air India (2 Nov–18 Nov).

Question 6

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 7

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £574.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

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A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo can take about 17h 40m. Vietnam Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £871. There are 5956 mi between London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo is Shenzhen Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £339 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Austrian Airlines, starting at £388 and £407 round-trip. Users have found that Shenzhen Airlines is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo one-way?

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£363 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from £375 and £448, respectively.

Question 13

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

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The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo (average of £802). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,250). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo

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The most flights from LHR to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

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While on average a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo is generally £3,266, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £767. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Tokyo Haneda), you can expect to pay £526 for that flight.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo consider choosing LATAM Airlines (87%), Japan Airlines (84%) or Iberia (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

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Before booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo check out the most popular airlines for this route: Japan Airlines, British Airways or Air China.

Question 22

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights that have stopovers will stop in Beijing. Shanghai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo.

Question 23

Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from London Heathrow Airport and landing in Tokyo stopover in Seoul least frequently. Hong Kong is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo.

Question 24

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Beijing travellers tend to visit Forbidden City, The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum, and Zhengyangmen more than anywhere else. Forbidden City, The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum, and Zhengyangmen can be visited by traveling about 15.1 mi, 14.9 mi, and 15.9 mi respectively from Beijing Capital.

Question 25

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Most Shanghai visitors opt to spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Dianchun Hall. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Shanghai Dianchun Hall are located about 20.3 mi, 8.7 mi, and 19.4 mi, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

Question 26

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to TYO?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 27

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 28

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Tokyo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Tokyo.

Question 29

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Tokyo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Tokyo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 30

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Tokyo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Heathrow to Tokyo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 31

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Tokyo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Tokyo from Heathrow.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Tokyo with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Heathrow to Tokyo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 33

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Tokyo become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Heathrow to Tokyo on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£569
One-way from	£337
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£1,185
Good round-trip deal	£854 or less
Good one-way deal	£973 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£339	Average£715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Korean Air	Cheapest£388	Average£1,039	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Korean Air flights
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest£407	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£427	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest£444	Average£590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Iberia	Cheapest£521	Average£740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£564	Average£891	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	Cheapest£647	Average£726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
SWISS	Cheapest£687	Average£866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£712	Average£1,134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo from £337

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 October 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Tokyo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 October 2026.

The most flights from LHR to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights typically cost between £825 and £1,487 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £569 on Air India (2 Nov–18 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £574.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

How often are flights from London to Tokyo delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Tokyo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Tokyo flights?

Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 3 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights typically cost between £825 and £1,487 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £569 on Air India (2 Nov–18 Nov).