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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Tokyo from £397

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — TYO
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 July 2026.

Sat 14/1121:30
LHR
-
HND
1 stop31h 35m
China Southern
Sat 5/1215:40
HND
-
LHR
1 stop35h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 2/7£635
Fri 23/1022:05
LHR
-
NRT
1 stop35h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 6/1119:00
NRT
-
LHR
1 stop33h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/7£635
Tue 25/811:10
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Mon 7/914:45
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 4/7£635
Thu 5/1109:50
LGW
-
HND
1 stop25h 10m
China Southern
Thu 19/1115:05
HND
-
LGW
1 stop24h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 4/7£635
Thu 12/1121:30
LHR
-
HND
1 stop31h 35m
China Southern
Wed 25/1115:40
HND
-
LHR
1 stop35h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 1/7£635
Fri 16/1022:05
LHR
-
NRT
1 stop35h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 24/1019:00
NRT
-
LHR
1 stop33h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 1/7£635
Sun 30/811:00
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Wed 9/914:45
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7£636
Sun 30/811:00
LGW
-
HND
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Mon 7/915:40
HND
-
LGW
1 stop30h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7£636
Thu 10/922:10
LHR
-
HND
1 stop32h 10m
China Southern
Thu 15/1015:45
HND
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 2/7£636
Fri 23/1022:05
LHR
-
NRT
1 stop35h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 7/1119:00
NRT
-
LHR
1 stop33h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 4/7£636
Wed 8/716:55
STN
-
NRT
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/718:00
NRT
-
STN
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£637
Sun 29/1120:25
LHR
-
HND
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Sat 5/1214:20
HND
-
LHR
1 stop34h 35m
Air China
Deal found 2/7£637

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 5 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£635

One-way from

£397

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£998

Good round-trip deal

£977 or less

Good one-way deal

£868 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Tokyo
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (TYO).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (TYO).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 5 July 2026.
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

Cheapest return flight

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Mon 31/8

08:15-20:55

2 stops28h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 6/9

10:55-13:25

2 stops34h 30m

£664

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Sat 29/8

05:40-12:50

2 stops23h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 6/9

16:55-18:05

2 stops33h 10m

£722

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Fri 11/9

17:50-12:45

2 stops34h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 20/9

18:00-12:25

2 stops26h 25m

£737

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

10:30-20:55

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/11

16:55-06:30

1 stop22h 35m

£745

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

20:50-07:40

2 stops26h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 14/9

21:45-19:10

2 stops53h 25m

£745

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Thu 3/12

06:55-19:20

2 stops27h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/12

08:55-17:35

3 stops41h 40m

£756

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Tue 1/9

05:40-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 8/9

17:10-11:00

2 stops25h 50m

£760

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Thu 29/10

10:30-12:50

1 stop17h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/11

16:55-06:30

1 stop22h 35m

£823

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

11:35-21:20

1 stop25h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 16/9

17:10-19:10

1 stop34h 00m

£823

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:30-20:50

1 stop25h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 25/11

20:15-06:30

1 stop19h 15m

£824

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo

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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (average of £672). Flying from United Kingdom to Tokyo in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,104). 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 5 July 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from United Kingdom to Tokyo in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 5 July 2026.

The most flights from GB0 to TYO are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Sunday 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 27 June 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

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 5 July 2026.
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
1,861 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,861 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,861 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,861 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,861 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Air China
7.3
Good
158 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,861 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,094 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,861 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

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 18h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5968 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £247. Air China flights start at £255 while deals on Juneyao Airlines start at £272 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 Haneda as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Tokyo?

    Consider Japan Airlines (82%), Iberia (82%) or British Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Tokyo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Tokyo?

    The cheapest flight price from United Kingdom to Tokyo is £528. On average you can expect to pay £3,285. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Tokyo Haneda), can usually be booked for £523.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Tokyo (average of £672). Flying from United Kingdom to Tokyo in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,104). 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 5 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£336Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£373Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£387Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£404Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£479Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£559Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£571Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£622Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£642Average£1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£669Average£1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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