How many flights from London to Tokyo are non-stop?

Historically, non-stop flights from London to Tokyo represent a smaller portion of the available options. Approximately 5.3% of flights on this route have been non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long does it take to fly from London to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from London to Tokyo covers a distance of 9591 kilometers and has a median duration of 14 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 19 hours and 30 minutes. These durations are based on historical data for the route.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Tokyo?

Historically, flying with a layover from London to Tokyo has been more economical. Connecting flights have a median price of $1643, while direct flights typically have a median price of $2247. This represents a premium of approximately 37% for direct flights. Direct flights have also historically accounted for about 5.1% of the available options.

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London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

Right now, 7% of recent fares for flights from London to Tokyo are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $1317–$2032, with a median price of $1631. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from London to Tokyo. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1016. Following February, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1280. April is another good option, showing a median fare of $1326.

A typical journey from London to Tokyo, including connections, takes about 14h 15m. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median connecting journey time being 22h 55m. For those itineraries that do connect, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers.

Only 5.3% of recent fares for flights from London to Tokyo are for direct flights. This means most itineraries involve connections. The route covers a substantial distance of 9591 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

Regular price: £728 - £1,178

Prices for flights from London to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Tokyo is 728 GBP to 1178 GBP. The current lowest deal is 475 GBP with China Southern Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 11.

now £475

Low £728

High £1,178

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is May, with a median price of $1440. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1906. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,440

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,906

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£856

£506

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

Air China

£835

£546

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£761

£521

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£657

£522

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£667

£519

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£668

£526

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

£940 → £495

47%

10 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 11

£903 → £504

44%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

£927 → £534

42%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£940 → £550

41%

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London - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Tokyo are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

February, May, and April offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($1016), May ($1280), and April ($1326) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 15m nonstop, 22h 55m with connections

The median flight time to Tokyo is 14h 15m nonstop and 22h 55m with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals

Connecting flights are dominant for this long-haul route, with frequent deals appearing historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is an airline offering direct flights from London to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

The current best deal is $475

The current best deal found is $475 with China Southern Airlines for Dec 3-Dec 11.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers flights to Tokyo, with prices from 479 GBP, making it a good option.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£479

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Tokyo.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~£470

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£713

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from London to Tokyo is within 0-6 days of departure. During this window, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $1258. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees average prices around $1346, while waiting until 28-59 days before departure can result in higher average prices of $2206. These trends are based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Tokyo is considered to be around $1317 or less. The median price for this route has been $1631. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $2032.

Across the trailing quarter, the cheapest months to fly from London to Tokyo typically include February, with a median price of $1016. May also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $1280. The annual median price for this route is $1631, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings.

London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

Regular price: £728 - £1,178

Prices for flights from London to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Tokyo is 728 GBP to 1178 GBP. The current lowest deal is 475 GBP with China Southern Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 11.

now £475

Low £728

High £1,178

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is May, with a median price of $1440. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1906. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,440

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,906

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£856

£506

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

Air China

£835

£546

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£761

£521

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£657

£522

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£667

£519

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£668

£526

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

£940 → £495

47%

10 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 11

£903 → £504

44%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

£927 → £534

42%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£940 → £550

41%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Tokyo are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

February, May, and April offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($1016), May ($1280), and April ($1326) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 15m nonstop, 22h 55m with connections

The median flight time to Tokyo is 14h 15m nonstop and 22h 55m with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals

Connecting flights are dominant for this long-haul route, with frequent deals appearing historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is an airline offering direct flights from London to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

The current best deal is $475

The current best deal found is $475 with China Southern Airlines for Dec 3-Dec 11.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers flights to Tokyo, with prices from 479 GBP, making it a good option.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£479

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Tokyo.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~£470

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

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$13,203

$8,137

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from London to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from London to Tokyo

London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February, May, and April offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 14h 15m nonstop, 22h 55m with connections

Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals

British Airways offers direct flights

The current best deal is $475

London main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from London to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from London to Tokyo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Tokyo?

How many flights from London to Tokyo are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from London to Tokyo?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Tokyo?

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Flights to Tokyo from other cities

London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February, May, and April offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 14h 15m nonstop, 22h 55m with connections

Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals

British Airways offers direct flights

The current best deal is $475

London main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Nov 25

Nov 25

Nov 12

Nov 10

Nov 10

Oct 30

Nov 09

Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from London to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from London to Tokyo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Tokyo?