Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Tokyo from London airport is $ 1020 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 867 (in june) and $ 1322 (in august), which is a saving of $ 153 or a surplus of $ 303 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $698 to $752 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Tokyo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61249 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 867, saving $ 153 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1020). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1322).
Flight London-Tokyo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 759 | $ 941 | good price |
| February | $ 773 | $ 922 | good price |
| March | $ 808 | $ 1075 | fair price |
| April | $ 821 | $ 1024 | fair price |
| May | $ 729 | $ 876 | good price |
| June | $ 720 | $ 867 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 809 | $ 1041 | fair price |
| August | $ 1025 | $ 1322 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 858 | $ 1024 | fair price |
| October | $ 870 | $ 1091 | fair price |
| November | $ 779 | $ 965 | good price |
| December | $ 828 | $ 1086 | 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
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Tokyo range from $644 to $1557. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $698), 1% at the maximum price (from $1504 to $1557). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $698 to $752 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Tokyo flight
There are 15 companies that serve London from Tokyo airport: British Airways, Ita Airways, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, LOT, Air China, EasyJet, Wizz Air, ANA, China Eastern, Japan Airlines, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 61249 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the London->Tokyo route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
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 $ 665 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Tokyo flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $119.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tokyo to London 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 $45. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a friday may cost you an additional $77.
Top prices London-Tokyo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tokyo | 23-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 725 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 03-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Tokyo | 05-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 591 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 09-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 678 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 15-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 682 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Tokyo | 01-11 to 09-11-2024 | $ 666 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 04-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 666 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 07-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 667 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 14-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 711 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Tokyo | 19-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 721 | layover flight with China Eastern |
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 sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
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 929 $, which is a saving of 91 $ 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 (190 $ 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 803 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 900), 2 to 3 months ($ 895), 3 to 4 months ($ 842), 4 to 5 months ($ 814) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 3 to 4 months ($ 919), 4 to 5 months ($ 847), 6 to 7 months ($ 775) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 829 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1028), 3 to 4 months ($ 1013), 4 to 5 months ($ 1022), 5 to 6 months ($ 880), 6 to 7 months ($ 844), 10 to 11 months ($ 1046), 11 to 12 months ($ 1067) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1016), 6 to 7 months ($ 938), 8 to 9 months ($ 741) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 792), 9 to 10 months ($ 720), 10 to 11 months ($ 729), 11 to 12 months ($ 737) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 717 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 842), 8 to 9 months ($ 803), 10 to 11 months ($ 720), 11 to 12 months ($ 732) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1000), 8 to 9 months ($ 1025), 9 to 10 months ($ 891), 11 to 12 months ($ 756) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 863 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 1190), 9 to 10 months ($ 1245), 10 to 11 months ($ 1064) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 912 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 933), 10 to 11 months ($ 937) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 854 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 911), 9 to 10 months ($ 1054), 10 to 11 months ($ 938) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 803), 3 to 4 months ($ 765) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1059), 2 to 3 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 847), 7 to 8 months ($ 1003) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Tokyo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $8 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 995 $562 to $1736 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 916 $591 to $1754 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1402 $970 to $2234 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1489 $987 to $2142 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1149 $920 to $1709 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1206 $744 to $1636 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1039 $666 to $1677 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1027 $744 to $1501 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1040 $853 to $1395 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1016 $763 to $1405 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1048 $763 to $1550 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1417 $768 to $1784 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and march are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!