ZIPAIR Tokyo has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $652-$658, NONSTOP. Flights December to March. No Christmas dates available.
March round-trip dates were added to ZIPAIR’s calendar today.
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ZIPAIR Tokyo has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $651-$657, NONSTOP. Flights November to February. Dates over Thanksgiving are available.
Air Canada has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $569 with a connection. Flights November to December. No Monday departures. Origin/Destination reversible. Holiday blackouts.
This route requires an overnight stopover in Vancouver. The stop should be long enough for you to explore the city if you want.
American Airlines has round-trip flights from Houston (HOU/IAH) to Tokyo (HND/NRT) for $644 with a connection. Flights January, February, March, April, May, August, and September. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
A good deal, with Haneda availability.
Zipair has competitive prices for some Nonstop routes, but with about $200 in bag/seat/meal fees. We think this AA deal is better once you add in those fees even with the additional stop.
Peak Sakura dates are blacked-out. If that changes, I’ll post another notification covering it.
American Airlines has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (HND/NRT), for 50k points and $56 in taxes and fees. (25,000 points each-way). This is a good level for point redemptions for this route.
Offer is valid for reservations made from November 4, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. CT, November 16, 2025 for travel from January 12, 2026 – February 28, 2026.
American Airlines may, at any time and without notice, change, stop or end this offer.
To pull up the deal, go to the promo page and start plugging in dates within the Jan 12 – Feb 28 window.
This deal also covers other regions: Europe, Caribbean, and Mexico, and Domestic fares. Basically, all of these regions have cheaper point redemptions. We will focus on a few outliers today.
ZIPAIR Tokyo has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $655-$667, NONSTOP. Flights August to October. Origin/Destination reversible.
We often ignore ZIPAIR deals when they are priced higher than $720, which is a common price. We’re mentioning it now due to the additional calendar space into October, and the price drop to $667.
United has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $879, NONSTOP. Flights August to March. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.
We’re aware of the $793 Aug-Sep, 1-stops on AA (link). We’re also aware of the Aug-Oct Zipair Nonstops for $734. Neither of those deals have dates into next year. Furthermore, you will have about +$200 in Zipair fees if you want meals and bag allowance greater than 15-lbs.
American Airlines has round-trip flights from Houston (HOU/IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $793 with a connection. Flights August to September. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.
This is slightly more expensive than the Air Canada sale that flashed a few days ago, but the connection via DFW is better in my opinion.
Cheap Flights: Houston to Tokyo or Osaka $747-$799 r/t [August-December] (No Christmas) – Air Canada
Cheap Flights: Houston to Tokyo or Osaka $747-$799 r/t [August-December] (No Christmas) – Air Canada
Air Canada has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo or Osaka (NRT, KIX) for $747-$799 with a connection. Flights August to December. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. No Christmas dates available.
Connects in an Air Canada hub.
ZIPAIR Tokyo, Delta, American, and United have round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT/HND) for $656-$894. Zipair flights August to October, NONSTOP. United flights August to September, NONSTOP. Delta flights August to April into Haneda, but have a connection.
Zipair fares are “cheaper” than other airlines, but have about +$200 dollars in fees if you decide to select a seat, eat a meal, and want more than just 15-lbs worth of carry-on.
United and Delta fares allow for a free carry-on, but have a fee for seat selection.
Delta and American fares fly into Haneda and have the most dates available.
The best deal will be the one that works best for your dates, routes, fee avoidance, and baggage allowance.
Delta has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (HND) for $798 with a connection. Flights August to April. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.
This seems to be in response to the short lived United price dip. These Delta fares have a connection, but have way better date ranges and fly into Haneda.
[06/01/2025 @ 11:30 AM CT] This deal has been removed by UA. It has reverted back to the $879 fare. Delta has matched with fares into Haneda and dates in 2026.
United has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $783, NONSTOP. Flights August to September. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.
Yes, we’re aware that Zipair has “cheaper” $678 fares to Tokyo in August, but those fares charge and additional +$208 for bag, seat, and meal. After fees it ends up costing you $893, which is more expensive than this United fare.
United allows a regular sized carry-on bag, while Zipair has strict weight limit of 7kg. You can avoid seat selection fee by accepting the randomly assigned seat at the gate.
Aim for a late September into mid October trip for better temperatures. August is still Hot.
United has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $879, NONSTOP. Flights August to September. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.
Avoid August the hottest month in Japan. I’ve only been during August once, for Tanabata, and that was all it took for me to never go during that time.
Late September into October is nice however.
Yes, we’re aware that Zipair has “cheaper” $678 fares to Tokyo in August, but those fares charge and additional +$208 for bag, seat, and meal. After fees it ends up costing you $893, which is more expensive than this United fare. We mentioned the Zipair fare back at the start of May when it had better date ranges available.
ZIPAIR Tokyo has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $672, NONSTOP. Flights in May to August. Origin/Destination reversible.
These departures were originally only close-in, last-minute, on May 2, 3, and 5, but the sale has been expanded to cover fares into August.
ZIPAIR Tokyo and United have has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT), NONSTOP.
ZIPAIR Flights are $678 round-trip between April to May.
United flights are $880 round-trip in May, August, September, and October.
While ZIPAIR fares are “cheaper” they have additional fees for bags, seats, and meals. Expect to pay about $890 on ZIPAIR if you pay for a package that covers what you get on United’s standard fare.
United has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $868-$888, NONSTOP. Flights April, May, September, and October. 7-day minimum stay required.
We’ve mentioned cheaper fares on Zipair and on routes with a connection. I believe these Nonstop fares are worth it at this price.
ZIPAIR Tokyo has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $670, NONSTOP. Flights March to May. Extended weekends available. Origin/Destination reversible.
Dates around cherry-blossom season are available.
[02/25/2025 @ 09:32 AM CT] Fare gone. This deal has either EXPIRED or been REMOVED by the airline. If it goes back online we will send out another notification.
Delta has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (HND) for $725-$740 with a connection. Flights February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, and December. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Holiday blackouts.
March dates are outside of peak tourist season.
This fare went live in mid-January. It now covers April.
ZIPAIR Tokyo has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $654, NONSTOP. Flights in March. Departures on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Expect to pay about $87 to $100 each-way for checked bag and seat selection package.
This is more expensive after fees than the previous Delta fare, but this is nonstop, during cherry-blossom season.
Delta has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (HND) for $589 with a connection. Flights January to February. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
There has been another price drop, it’s now at $589, it was $789. We expect that prices are unlikely to drop further.
Fully refundable on Priceline if cancelled within 23 hours after booking
If you booked yesterday, use the free cancelation to re-book the cheaper fare
A Carry-on bag and also a personal item is allowed for free on Delta. You can avoid paying for seat selection by accepting the randomly assigned seat at the gate.