United has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $1080-$1090, NONSTOP. Flights August to December. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required. No Christmas dates available.
Today’s USD/JPY exchange rate is the best it’s been for American tourists visiting Japan since 1986. It’s currently 163 USD per JPY at time of writing.
Prices for flights have been in an uptrend since February of this year, so flights are more expensive than they usually are, but I think that your overall costs will be lower due to cheaper Japanese goods/services when you arrive.
I’m aware that Zipair has cheaper fares listed in the $750-$890 range, but those fares end up being more expensive once you factor in bag fees and meal fees. Note that Zipair does not have IFE, so you’ll need to provide your own entertainment during the flight.
