Statistics on Vancouver-Tokyo flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

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

The average price to go to Tokyo from Vancouver airport is $ 1234 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1000 (in september) and $ 1422 (in march), which is a saving of $ 235 or a surplus of $ 189 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $867 to $922 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday 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 Vancouver-Tokyo plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 65225 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from Vancouver 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 september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1000, saving $ 235 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1234). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 1422).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 901 $ 1135 fair price
February$ 887 $ 1082 good price
March$ 1170 $ 1422 very high price
April$ 1061 $ 1290 fair price
May$ 1000 $ 1216 fair price
June$ 1056 $ 1285 fair price
July$ 1135 $ 1380 high price
August$ 1106 $ 1390 high price
September$ 735 $ 1000 very good price
October$ 832 $ 1074 good price
November$ 950 $ 1179 fair price
December$ 1109 $ 1350 high 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 Vancouver to Tokyo

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Vancouver to Tokyo range from $542 to $1843. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $597), 2% at the maximum price (from $1789 to $1843). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1030 to $1084 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Tokyo flight

There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Tokyo airport: Air Canada, ANA, Japan Airlines, Viva Macau, WestJet and flair airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 65225 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Vancouver->Tokyo route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Vancouver-Tokyo flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 199 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Vancouver-Tokyo flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $41.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Tokyo to Vancouver departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $60. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a sunday may cost you an additional $89.

Top prices Vancouver-Tokyo

Round tripDatesPrice
Vancouver → Tokyo01-09 to 22-09-2025$ 621 
Vancouver → Tokyo06-09 to 13-09-2025$ 625 
Vancouver → Tokyo08-09 to 29-09-2025$ 624 
Vancouver → Tokyo12-09 to 16-09-2025$ 624 
Vancouver → Tokyo23-09 to 29-09-2025$ 625 
Vancouver → Tokyo01-10 to 10-10-2025$ 634 
Vancouver → Tokyo03-10 to 18-10-2025$ 657 
Vancouver → Tokyo04-10 to 20-10-2025$ 660 
Vancouver → Tokyo06-10 to 21-10-2025$ 625 
Vancouver → Tokyo17-10 to 25-10-2025$ 677 

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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 Vancouver-Tokyo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Tokyo, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1065 $, which is a saving of 169 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (231 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 850 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1042), 1 to 2 months ($ 1096), 2 to 3 months ($ 1082), 3 to 4 months ($ 1084), 5 to 6 months ($ 948), 6 to 7 months ($ 955), 7 to 8 months ($ 1047)
February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 810 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1054), 2 to 3 months ($ 990), 3 to 4 months ($ 990), 4 to 5 months ($ 1005), 6 to 7 months ($ 892), 7 to 8 months ($ 922), 8 to 9 months ($ 1027)
March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1303 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1396), 3 to 4 months ($ 1339), 4 to 5 months ($ 1307), 6 to 7 months ($ 1368), 7 to 8 months ($ 1357), 8 to 9 months ($ 1342), 9 to 10 months ($ 1368)
April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1091 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1104), 4 to 5 months ($ 1136), 9 to 10 months ($ 1225), 10 to 11 months ($ 1188)
May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1017 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1163), 4 to 5 months ($ 1020), 5 to 6 months ($ 1092), 10 to 11 months ($ 1140), 11 to 12 months ($ 1172)
June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 985 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1059), 5 to 6 months ($ 1035), 6 to 7 months ($ 1119)
July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1067 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1199), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1214)
August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1050 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1386), 5 to 6 months ($ 1083), 7 to 8 months ($ 1154), 8 to 9 months ($ 1193)
September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 826 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 944), 2 to 3 months ($ 861), 3 to 4 months ($ 848), 5 to 6 months ($ 883), 6 to 7 months ($ 861), 7 to 8 months ($ 852), 8 to 9 months ($ 896)
October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 895 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 987), 3 to 4 months ($ 910), 5 to 6 months ($ 1001), 6 to 7 months ($ 1039), 7 to 8 months ($ 1031), 8 to 9 months ($ 933), 9 to 10 months ($ 995)
November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 904 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 979), 4 to 5 months ($ 953), 5 to 6 months ($ 991), 9 to 10 months ($ 1102)
December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1084 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1108), 5 to 6 months ($ 1110), 6 to 7 months ($ 1192), 9 to 10 months ($ 1317), 10 to 11 months ($ 1242)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Tokyo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $35 more.

Vancouver 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$ 1119
$718 to $1706		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1198
$744 to $6165		Find a flight
June 2025$ 802
$692 to $1008		Find a flight
July 2025$ 898
$739 to $1654		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1033
$761 to $1874		Find a flight
September 2025$ 739
$591 to $899		Find a flight
October 2025$ 745
$625 to $854		Find a flight
November 2025$ 850
$767 to $1197		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1116
$784 to $1954		Find a flight
January 2026$ 884
$760 to $1712		Find a flight
February 2026$ 872
$760 to $1768		Find a flight

Data analysis:

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

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