Return fares to Tokyo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is July 2026, with return fares from $601 — 38% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $977).
Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $601. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $977 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $751. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, September and August, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Tokyo
These are the average prices for return airfares to Tokyo
When is the cheapest time to travel to Tokyo? The cheapest month to travel is typically July.
How much do return flights to Tokyo cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Tokyo is $658.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Tokyo?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Tokyo is 26 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Tokyo?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Tokyo is Scoot.
Which airlines fly direct to Tokyo? Japan Airlines, Jetstar, ANA, Air Japan, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Tokyo take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 7 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Tokyo?The IATA code for Tokyo is TYO.
When should you book flights to Tokyo?From our data, you should book flights to Tokyo 60 days out.
Tokyo has two main airports. Narita (NRT) is about 60 km east of the city and handles most international flights. Haneda (HND) is only 15 km south and is far quicker to reach.
From Narita (NRT)
- Narita Express (N'EX) runs to Tokyo Station in about 55 minutes, continuing to Shinjuku and Shibuya. Fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes.
- Keisei Skyliner reaches Ueno in about 40 minutes. Better if your hotel is in eastern Tokyo. Make sure you board the Skyliner and not a slower Keisei service from the same platforms.
- Budget buses take 70 to 90 minutes but cost a fraction of the trains.
From Haneda (HND)
- Tokyo Monorail reaches Hamamatsucho on the JR Yamanote Line in about 13 minutes by express.
- Keikyu Line reaches Shinagawa in about 13 minutes by airport express, handy for the Shinkansen or west-central Tokyo.
Both airports accept Suica and Pasmo IC cards on all trains and monorails. If you have the choice of airport, Haneda saves considerable time and money.
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