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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Tokyo from £281

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — TYO
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Tokyo

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Wed 31/1222:00LHR - HND
1 stop30h 35mChina Southern
Sun 18/115:05HND - LHR
1 stop34h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£501
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - HND
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Sun 8/215:40HND - LHR
1 stop35h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12£548
Mon 29/1217:40LHR - HND
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Tue 10/221:00HND - LHR
1 stop29h 50mAir China
Deal found 16/12£600
Thu 25/1222:00LHR - HND
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Tue 24/315:40HND - LHR
1 stop35h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12£607
Mon 29/1210:30LGW - NRT
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 19/116:55NRT - LGW
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12£613
Mon 29/1217:00LGW - HND
1 stop18h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 19/108:40HND - LGW
1 stop38h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12£616
Sun 28/1220:25LHR - HND
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Thu 29/108:30HND - LHR
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 16/12£620
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - NRT
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 14/116:55NRT - LGW
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12£625
Sun 28/1223:20STN - NRT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/111:35NRT - STN
3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£626
Wed 31/1220:25LHR - HND
1 stop31h 25mAir China
Tue 10/221:00HND - LHR
1 stop27h 55mAir China
Deal found 15/12£626
Mon 29/1220:25LHR - HND
1 stop16h 05mAir China
Mon 19/114:20HND - LHR
1 stop34h 35mAir China
Deal found 16/12£631
Wed 31/1205:55STN - NRT
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/113:50NRT - STN
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£633

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Tokyo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Tokyo flight deals. Data was last updated 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£441

One-way from

£281

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£899

Good round-trip deal

£977 or less

Good one-way deal

£854 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 18/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Tokyo
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (TYO).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Price

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 16/1

10:30-00:45

2 stops29h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 21/1

06:35-06:30

2 stops32h 55m

£467

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:00-20:55

1 stop18h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/3

13:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

£495

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

17:00-18:30

1 stop16h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/3

20:15-14:00

1 stop26h 45m

£495

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

17:00-20:50

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 10/3

20:15-14:00

1 stop26h 45m

£518

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

10:30-15:55

1 stop20h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 17/2

13:00-06:30

1 stop26h 30m

£555

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

10:30-12:00

1 stop16h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 31/1

13:00-14:00

1 stop34h 00m

£555

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Tue 10/3

13:55-20:55

2 stops22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 17/3

13:00-10:25

2 stops30h 25m

£572

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 13/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£581

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 15/2

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£581

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£581

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Tokyo

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (average of £374). Flying from United Kingdom to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £600). 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 GB to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 17 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from United Kingdom to Tokyo in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Tokyo?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 17 December 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to TYO are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Tokyo delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 17 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andChina Eastern from the United Kingdom 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Air China
7.1
Good
129 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Tokyo?

    Departing from United Kingdom to Tokyo will take you 16h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5882 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hainan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £211. China Eastern flights start at £247 while deals on Air China start at £252 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Tokyo?

    When deciding which route to take from United Kingdom to Tokyo consider London Heathrow - Tokyo Haneda, London Heathrow - Tokyo Narita or London Gatwick - Tokyo Narita as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Tokyo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Tokyo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (average of £374). Flying from United Kingdom to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £600). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Tokyo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Tokyo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£370Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£424Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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FinnairCheapest£445Average£1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£464Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£532Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest£569Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£604Average£1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£644Average£1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£650Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£653Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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