Cheap flights from London to Tokyo from £264

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — TYO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Cheap 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£499

One-way from

£264

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£734

Good round-trip deal

£883 or less

Good one-way deal

£856 or less
1/11-8/11
  • 1/11-8/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • London to Tokyo
22/1
  • 22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • London to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£127 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 September 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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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 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1106:45LGW - NRT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1114:25NRT - LGW
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£499
Tue 2/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Sat 20/1215:15NRT - LGW
1 stop23h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/9£500
Mon 3/1121:30LHR - HND
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Tue 25/1115:40HND - LHR
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9£500
Fri 21/1122:00LHR - NRT
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Sat 6/1214:35NRT - LHR
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 17/9£500
Tue 28/1010:30LGW - NRT
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 18/1110:55NRT - LGW
1 stop28h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/9£500
Tue 4/1110:30LGW - HND
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 12/1117:10HND - LGW
1 stop22h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/9£500
Sun 9/1106:25STN - NRT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1116:55NRT - STN
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£500
Sun 2/1121:30LHR - HND
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Wed 3/1215:40HND - LHR
1 stop35h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 18/9£500
Mon 24/1117:40LHR - NRT
1 stop16h 20mAir China
Wed 14/117:30NRT - LHR
1 stop35h 10mAir China
Deal found 16/9£500
Sun 30/1117:00LGW - NRT
1 stop18h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 3/1216:55NRT - LGW
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£501
Sun 2/1110:30LGW - HND
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1106:35HND - LGW
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£501
Sat 22/1106:00STN - HND
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1216:40HND - STN
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£501

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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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Tokyo that are best for you.

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LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

17:00-12:00

2 stops34h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/3

16:55-14:00

1 stop30h 05m

£509

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Sat 1/11

20:05-15:55

3 stops34h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 13/11

14:55-14:00

2 stops32h 05m

£510

LondonTokyo

STN - HND

STNHND

London Stansted

Mon 17/11

07:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 22/11

14:30-16:35

2 stops35h 05m

£511

LondonTokyo

STN - NRT

STNNRT

London Stansted

Mon 17/11

07:30-15:55

2 stops23h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 22/11

16:55-16:35

2 stops32h 40m

£511

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 14/11

10:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 7/12

20:15-06:30

1 stop19h 15m

£522

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Wed 3/12

19:50-13:30

2 stops32h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/12

20:15-12:25

2 stops25h 10m

£522

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

10:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 3/12

20:15-06:30

1 stop19h 15m

£525

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

10:30-19:05

2 stops23h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/11

08:00-06:30

2 stops31h 30m

£547

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:00-12:00

2 stops30h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/3

13:00-17:30

1 stop37h 30m

£552

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

21:00-13:25

2 stops31h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 17/11

13:00-17:30

2 stops37h 30m

£563

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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 12 September 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Tokyo (average of £523). Flying from London to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,169). 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 18 September 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 Wednesday 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 18 September 2025.

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

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 39% 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 £500.

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 Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 41m.

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 33m.

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 18 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, China Southern, andAir China 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.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

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 KLM fly from London to Tokyo in about 18h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 25m. London and Tokyo are separated by a distance of 5942 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 Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Tokyo, with prices starting at £335. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at £367 and £398, respectively. China Eastern is 53% 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?

    £352 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Shenzhen Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, with prices starting from £353 and £360, 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?

    Shanghai Grand Theatre, People's Square, and Jing'an Temple are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. Shanghai Grand Theatre, People's Square and Jing'an Temple are located about 20.6 mi, 20.3 mi, and 22.0 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 Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum more than any other notable places. Travellers on a stopover in Beijing can visit Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum, by travelling 17.3 mi, 15.1 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Tokyo (average of £523). Flying from London to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,169). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Tokyo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£367Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£413Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£437Average£1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£535Average£946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest£559Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£642Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£669Average£1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£688Average£1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£689Average£987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£706Average£906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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