Cheap flights from London to Tokyo from £342

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — TYO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Tokyo are usually found in November or May, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from London to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.

Wed 31/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Thu 5/319:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 22/12£447
Wed 31/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Wed 14/115:00NRT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Deal found 22/12£498
Wed 31/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Sun 18/119:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 23/12£500
Sun 28/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Fri 16/119:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 23/12£573
Sun 28/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Wed 14/119:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 23/12£590
Tue 30/1221:00LHR - HND
1 stop33h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 20/108:40HND - LHR
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/12£596
Wed 24/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Tue 13/119:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 22/12£630
Thu 25/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Tue 13/115:00NRT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Deal found 21/12£638
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - HND
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 5/320:15HND - LGW
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/12£643
Mon 29/1210:30LGW - HND
1 stop25h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 9/320:15HND - LGW
1 stop26h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/12£651
Tue 30/1217:40LHR - HND
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Mon 9/318:00HND - LHR
1 stop30h 55mAir China
Deal found 23/12£653
Sun 28/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Fri 30/119:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 22/12£654

Find flight deals from London to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£437

One-way from

£342

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£899

Good round-trip deal

£977 or less

Good one-way deal

£833 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 12/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • London to Tokyo
Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • London to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£121 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Tokyo (TYO).

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Price

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

10:30-20:55

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/3

16:55-14:00

1 stop30h 05m

£474

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:35-12:00

1 stop16h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 10/5

10:55-06:40

1 stop27h 45m

£526

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Sun 11/1

20:50-13:40

2 stops31h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 18/1

15:15-14:15

2 stops32h 00m

£578

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£580

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

10:30-12:00

1 stop16h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 15/3

16:55-06:30

1 stop22h 35m

£586

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Sat 17/1

20:50-16:20

2 stops34h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 27/1

21:00-20:10

2 stops32h 10m

£589

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Thu 15/1

07:15-15:50

2 stops23h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 29/1

14:30-10:20

2 stops28h 50m

£594

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:35-12:00

1 stop16h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/5

13:50-06:40

1 stop24h 50m

£598

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Fri 16/1

13:55-21:30

2 stops22h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 23/1

14:20-10:50

2 stops29h 30m

£601

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Tue 13/1

07:10-18:30

2 stops26h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 18/1

14:30-10:35

2 stops29h 05m

£610

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Best time to book a flight from London to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Tokyo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Tokyo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Tokyo (average of £373). Flying from London to Tokyo in August is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 23 December 2025.

When flying from London to Tokyo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from London to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 23 December 2025.

The most flights from LON to TYO are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from London to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

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

Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £511.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 39m.

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

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

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

How often are flights from London to Tokyo delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between London and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern from London to Tokyo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Tokyo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from London to Tokyo?

    Airlines like China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Air India fly from London to Tokyo in about 25h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. London and Tokyo are separated by a distance of 5968 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Tokyo, with prices starting at £369. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Asiana Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at £377 and £380, respectively. China Southern is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £246 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Southern, with prices starting from £251 and £326, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Tokyo?

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

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

    People's Square, Shanghai Dianchun Hall, and Shanghai Disneyland are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. People's Square, Shanghai Dianchun Hall and Shanghai Disneyland are located about 20.3 mi, 19.4 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out.

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

    Beijing travellers tend to visit Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum more than any other notable places. Travellers on a stopover in Beijing can visit Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum, by travelling 15.1 mi, 17.3 mi, and 14.9 mi, respectively after landing at Beijing Capital.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Guangzhou?

    Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Yide Lu, and Guangzhou Zoo are the most popular attractions in Guangzhou if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Yide Lu, and Guangzhou Zoo can be accessed by travelling approximately 17.3 mi, 19.5 mi, and 17.2 mi, respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Tokyo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Tokyo (average of £373). Flying from London to Tokyo in August is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to Toyko?

    Flying to Toyko from London can be done using airlines that have sustainable travel methods in place. For eco-friendly travel, some great options to use are British Airways, Emirates, Air France and Japan Air. Flying with British Airways means that you will be flying with an aviation world leader in eco-friendly travel. British Airways keeps their fleet modern to have flights that consume less fuel and fewer carbon emissions. This airline is also involved in the making of sustainable fuel. Emirates is another great option for eco-friendly flights. This airline operates its flights using modern wide-body planes, which helps fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. Emirates makes sure to have the newest fleet with the best eco-friendly technology. Air France has strict objectives in place to meet its fuel goals. They aim to reduce fuel consumption by modernising the fleet, using electric power, promoting e-piloting and reducing weight on board. If you choose to fly with Japan Air, you will be flying with an airline investing in SAF technology and actively tackling the Global Sustainable Development Goals. The main goal they are focusing on is reducing CO2 emissions. Japan Air also has a highly modern fleet that uses less fuel than previous models.

  • How to fly more sustainably from London to Toyko?

    Flying in an eco-friendly way can be a breeze if you know some tips. A small, great way to make sustainable travel to Toyko from London is by packing light. If the plane is lighter, it won’t use as much fuel. Choosing to fly in economy class is another great option. This class allows for more people to fit on the plane. If you have the option, try to take a direct flight or a route with only one stopover. The fewer flights you take, the more fuel you help save. An ideal way to fly for the planet is using an airline with eco-friendly values in place. Great options include British Airways, Emirates, Air France and Japan Air.

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China SouthernCheapest£369Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£531Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest£568Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£652Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£678Average£869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest£685Average£961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£704Average£980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£720Average£921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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