Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Tokyo (from: London)

The average price to go to Tokyo from London airport is $ 1284 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1102 (in june) and $ 1588 (in august), which is a saving of $ 183 or a surplus of $ 305 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1154 to $1209 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Tokyo plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1102, saving $ 183 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1284). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1588).

Flight London-Tokyo: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 979 $ 1173 good price
February$ 971 $ 1150 good price
March$ 1017 $ 1340 fair price
April$ 1080 $ 1442 fair price
May$ 979 $ 1156 good price
June$ 979 $ 1102 very good price
July$ 1174 $ 1392 fair price
August$ 1313 $ 1588 very high price
September$ 1023 $ 1210 good price
October$ 1005 $ 1334 fair price
November$ 942 $ 1181 good price
December$ 1039 $ 1332 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from London to Tokyo

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from London to Tokyo range from $495 to $1979. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $495 to $550), 1% at the maximum price (from $1924 to $1979). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1154 to $1209 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the London->Tokyo flight

There are 12 companies that serve London from Tokyo airport: British Airways, Air China, ANA, China Eastern, Japan Airlines, Ryanair, China Southern, Wizz Air Uk, Wizz Air, Asiana Airlines, EasyJet and Etihad Airways.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the London->Tokyo route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the London-Tokyo flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 615 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, London-Tokyo flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $48. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $57.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Tokyo to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a saturday may cost you an additional $93.


Top prices London-Tokyo

Round tripDatesPrice
London → Tokyo04-05 to 09-05-2025$ 639 
London → Tokyo18-05 to 23-05-2025$ 572 
London → Tokyo20-05 to 25-05-2025$ 658 
London → Tokyo03-06 to 19-06-2025$ 643 
London → Tokyo06-06 to 18-06-2025$ 684 
London → Tokyo11-06 to 19-06-2025$ 680 
London → Tokyo20-06 to 26-06-2025$ 648 
London → Tokyo02-11 to 25-11-2025$ 671 
London → Tokyo06-11 to 25-11-2025$ 653 
London → Tokyo21-11 to 25-11-2025$ 621 


When to book your flight London - Tokyo to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Tokyo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Tokyo, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1220 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (124 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your London to Tokyo flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1079 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1172), 3 to 4 months ($ 1161), 4 to 5 months ($ 1134), 5 to 6 months ($ 1110), 6 to 7 months ($ 1094), 7 to 8 months ($ 1160), 9 to 10 months ($ 1143)

February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1046 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1064), 2 to 3 months ($ 1105), 4 to 5 months ($ 1135), 5 to 6 months ($ 1083), 6 to 7 months ($ 1105), 7 to 8 months ($ 1101), 10 to 11 months ($ 1136)

March

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1092 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1340), 2 to 3 months ($ 1201), 3 to 4 months ($ 1337), 6 to 7 months ($ 1238), 7 to 8 months ($ 1223), 8 to 9 months ($ 1279), 9 to 10 months ($ 1206), 10 to 11 months ($ 1142)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1340 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1345), 1 to 2 months ($ 1425), 3 to 4 months ($ 1357), 10 to 11 months ($ 1412), 11 to 12 months ($ 1436)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1027 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1081), 4 to 5 months ($ 1140), 8 to 9 months ($ 1126), 9 to 10 months ($ 1139), 10 to 11 months ($ 1123)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 974 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1058), 2 to 3 months ($ 1019), 3 to 4 months ($ 1080), 9 to 10 months ($ 1026), 10 to 11 months ($ 1062)

July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1304 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1379), 4 to 5 months ($ 1377), 7 to 8 months ($ 1360), 10 to 11 months ($ 1309), 11 to 12 months ($ 1383)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1442 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1535), 2 to 3 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1513), 7 to 8 months ($ 1453), 8 to 9 months ($ 1560)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1091 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1183), 1 to 2 months ($ 1113), 3 to 4 months ($ 1163), 4 to 5 months ($ 1149), 8 to 9 months ($ 1157)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1171 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1273), 2 to 3 months ($ 1209), 3 to 4 months ($ 1275), 4 to 5 months ($ 1245), 6 to 7 months ($ 1210), 7 to 8 months ($ 1321), 8 to 9 months ($ 1325), 9 to 10 months ($ 1219), 10 to 11 months ($ 1283)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1029 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1096), 4 to 5 months ($ 1181), 5 to 6 months ($ 1137), 6 to 7 months ($ 1062), 7 to 8 months ($ 1130), 8 to 9 months ($ 1128), 9 to 10 months ($ 1172)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1109 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1260), 3 to 4 months ($ 1249), 4 to 5 months ($ 1156), 5 to 6 months ($ 1151), 6 to 7 months ($ 1193), 8 to 9 months ($ 1205), 9 to 10 months ($ 1274), 10 to 11 months ($ 1327)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Tokyo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $14 more.



London to Tokyo: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1488
$921 to $3648
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May 2025$ 1502
$572 to $2319
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June 2025$ 930
$577 to $3555
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July 2025$ 1468
$865 to $2590
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August 2025$ 1557
$977 to $2825
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September 2025$ 1197
$728 to $3366
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October 2025$ 1588
$769 to $3829
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November 2025$ 1031
$618 to $2060
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December 2025$ 1345
$666 to $2268
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January 2026$ 1156
$782 to $1697
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February 2026$ 1274
$782 to $2007
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March 2026$ 1375
$768 to $3839
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june, august, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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