How to find cheap flights from Tokyo
Grab a one-way flight from Tokyo for just $37. This is the best price currently available for a departure from Tokyo Narita.
A return ticket starts at $113.
Out of all the cities you can fly to from Tokyo, Kansai International (Osaka) is the cheapest.
Find better value by comparing fares across Tokyo's main airports: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Have the best deals come straight to you by creating a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when prices go down.
Booking early often gives you the edge. For domestic plane tickets from Tokyo, book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.
Potentially find better deals by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include nearby airports at your destination.
Don't know where you want to go? Enter your departure city (Tokyo), then choose 'Explore everywhere' to find flights to any destination ordered by price.
Flying from Tokyo: what you need to know
All departures from Tokyo use the local UTC+9 time zone.
Here's an overview of the popular airlines flying from Tokyo, with one example of an airport they operate from:
ANA (All Nippon Airways): Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
J-Air: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Skymark Airlines: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Heading to another country? Entry rules can differ depending on your travel plans and passport, so check before you go. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
Best time to fly from Tokyo
Flights departing from Tokyo are usually cheapest in July.
More people travel in April than any other month. You'll generally pay higher fares during peak times like this.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Fewer people are booking seats, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
Consider taking a flight from Tokyo departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel than weekends.
Where to fly to from Tokyo
Set your sights on Seoul, or check out the highlights of Taipei or Hong Kong. From Tokyo, these are among the most popular international cities to visit.
Go-to options for adventures closer to home include Sapporo, Fukuoka and Osaka.
Want to travel on a bigger scale? When flying from Tokyo, the most visited countries include China, South Korea and the United States.
Taking roughly 55 minutes, the shortest flight out of Tokyo will bring you to Hachijo.
Leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The majority of flights from Tokyo leave from Tokyo Haneda Airport. HND is around 14 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Popular airlines flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport include:
Prefer a more laid-back start to your trip? Stay near HND. Whether you're flying early or just don't want to rush, these hotels can make departure day that bit smoother:
Flying out of Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita Airport is another airport to consider when searching for flight tickets from Tokyo. NRT is around 56 kilometres from the city centre.
It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
You can travel to your next destination from NRT with any of the following airlines:
If you'd like to be close to your boarding gate ahead of your flight from Tokyo, these hotels near Tokyo Narita Airport are waiting to check you in: