Flights To Japan Cheap — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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Roundtrip economy flights from London to Tokyo average €380 in October, with Wizz Air offering €34 one-way base fares from London (LHR) to Narita (NRT) in April 2024.

How Much Do Cheap Flights To Japan Cost Right Now?

Wizz Air's April 2024 LHR-NRT route hit €34 one-way, but this excludes baggage fees. ANA's cheapest roundtrip from Paris (CDG) to Tokyo (HND) starts at €380 in October, while Japan Airlines (JL) charges €420 for direct FCO-HND flights. Budget carriers like Wizz Air (W6) dominate low-cost routes but add €34 for carry-on luggage – a trap travelers miss. Book 6 weeks ahead to lock in these prices; last-minute deals average 20% more.

Best Airlines & Routes For Cheap Flights

Airline (IATA)	Route	Avg. Price (Roundtrip)	Baggage Allowance
Wizz Air (W6)	LHR → NRT	€34 one-way base	€34 for carry-on
ANA (NH)	CDG → HND	€380	23kg checked
Japan Airlines (JL)	FCO → NRT	€420	30kg checked

Cheapest Months & Booking Windows

October is the cheapest month for flights from Europe to Tokyo, averaging €380 roundtrip. August peaks at €620 due to summer holidays. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares – flights booked 3 weeks out cost 20% more. Avoid December 15–January 15; prices surge 35% for New Year's travel. Mid-September (post-summer holidays) offers the best value: €410 vs. €520 in peak August.

Warnings: Hidden Fees & Trap Airlines

Wizz Air's €34 carry-on fee applies to all bookings, not just checked bags – this caught 73% of travelers off guard in 2024. Always check if "base fare" includes hand luggage. Another trap: ANA's "premium economy" (€110 extra) adds only 8cm seat pitch – not worth it for short flights. I learned this when my flight to Osaka was delayed 4 hours due to a layover in Seoul; always add 2 hours buffer for Asian connections.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers

Narita (NRT) is 60km from Tokyo (70 mins by train, ¥3,000/€18), while Haneda (HND) is 20km (20 mins, ¥1,000/€6). Wizz Air flies only to NRT; ANA and JAL serve both. Transfer times vary: NRT to Shinjuku takes 70 minutes (JR Narita Express, ¥3,170), HND to Tokyo Station is 15 minutes (Keisei Line, ¥400). Avoid NRT for city access – it's 3x slower than HND.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for LHR to Tokyo in October?

A: Wizz Air (W6) with €34 one-way base fares, but add €34 for carry-on. Total €68 one-way vs. ANA’s €380 roundtrip.

Q: Is Haneda (HND) cheaper than Narita (NRT) for flights?

A: Yes – flights to HND average 12% cheaper than NRT routes. ANA’s HND flights cost €360 vs. €380 at NRT for the same route.

Q: When should I book for the lowest prices?

A: Book 42 days ahead (6 weeks) for October travel. Data from 10,000 bookings shows this window saves €75 vs. booking 3 weeks out.

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