Return fares to Tokyo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is August 2026, with return fares from $559 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $876).
Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $559. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $876 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $722. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 23% 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 August.
How much do return flights to Tokyo cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Tokyo is $704.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Tokyo?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Tokyo is 30 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Tokyo?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Tokyo is Jetstar Japan.
Which airlines fly direct to Tokyo? Jetstar, ANA, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air Japan and Japan Airlines 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.
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