Category: <span>Tokyo</span>

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. 

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights: Houston to/from Tokyo $656-$894 r/t [Aug-Oct / Aug-Sep / Aug-Apr] – ZIPAIR Tokyo / United / Delta / American

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[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.

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to Tokyo (NRT) $783 r/t [August-September] – United

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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.

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to Tokyo $879 r/t [August-September] – United

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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.

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to/from Tokyo $678-$880 r/t [Apr-May / May, Aug-Oct] – ZIPAIR Tokyo

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[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.

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights: Houston to Tokyo Haneda $725-$740 r/t [Feb-May, Aug-Dec] (No Christmas / Thanksgiving) – Delta

Airfare Deals Delta SkyTeam Tokyo

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.

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to Tokyo $654 r/t ($333 one-way) [March-April] (Budget carrier with bag/seat fees) – ZIPAIR Tokyo

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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.

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights!: Houston to Tokyo Haneda $589-$689 r/t [January-February] – Delta

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United has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $936-$955, NONSTOP. Flights in March. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.

We often feature fares on discount carriers that have additional fees or on routes that have a connection, but we’re highlighting these NONSTOP flights on United because they are lower than their 6-month moving average for similar nonstop flights.
These are a good price for nonstop / early cherry-blossom season fares.
The 6-month moving average for similar NONSTOP fares are about $1691.

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to Tokyo $936-$955 r/t [March] – United

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American Airlines and JAL have round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (HND/NRT) for $872 with a connection. Flights January, February, March, April, September, and October. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.

Some small OTAs on Skyscanner and Kayak have this for as low as $831; which is cheaper than the airline. If you plan on booking there, beware of any site that charges a fee to cancel a ticket within the 24-hour “free” period. Use unknown booking sites at your own risk.

A Carry-on bag and also a personal item is allowed for free on American. You can avoid paying for seat selection by accepting the randomly assigned seat at the gate.

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights: Houston to Tokyo $831-$872 r/t [Jan-Apr, Sep-Oct] – JAL / American Airlines

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Air Canada has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $941-$948 with a connection. Flights August to November. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Dates over Thanksgiving are available.

Flights to Japan have been higher than what they have been the past few years.

There are also flights to Osaka available for a similar price, but those have long connection times, or multiple stops. It will probably be cheaper easier to take the Tokyo flight then do the transfer by Shinkansen.

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights: Houston to Tokyo $941-$948 r/t [August-November] (Thanksgiving dates) – Air Canada

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United and ANA have round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $1034, NONSTOP. Flights January to April. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. 7-day minimum stay required. Fares to Japan remain higher than their historical average. We expect prices to be lower next year as the region reopens to tourism.

This fare is also bookable as a United Saver Award on some dates in this range. (35,000 points +tax/fees) each way. United is a Chase Ultimate Rewards® transfer partner. You can transfer points into United at a 1:1 basis with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Alternatively, there are sign-up bonuses for the United℠ Explorer Card that can help you acquire the points you need for future travel.

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to Tokyo $1034 r/t [January-April] (Also available for 70k United Points) – United / ANA

Airfare Deals ANA Star Alliance Tokyo United

United and ANA have round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo (NRT) for $1178-$1181, NONSTOP. Flights October to February. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required. Dates over Thanksgiving are available.

This is a good price for NONSTOP flights which usually price in the $2200-$2500 range.

Getting to Japan is more expensive than it was pre-pandemic, but the yen is currently trading at 149 per dollar, which should mean that hotels, goods, and services in Japan will be cheaper due to the exchange rate. The last NONSTOP deal to Tokyo that we mentioned on the blog was on September 30, 2018 for $845, same carriers. 

Click for more details and booking links Nonstop Flights: Houston to Tokyo $1178-$1181 r/t [October-February] (Thanksgiving dates) – United / ANA

Airfare Deals ANA Star Alliance Tokyo United

[04/23/2021 @ 03:27 PM CT] Fare gone. If it goes back on sale we will send out another notification.

American Airlines has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH/HOU) to Tokyo (NRT) for $202-$264 with a connection. Flights April, May, September, October, November, December, January, February, and March. Extended weekends available. Origin/Destination reversible.

COVID restrictions are still in place but this may be worthwhile for the dates later this year and next year. Book in the Main Economy (not basic) fare class for free changes.

American is no longer allowing free changes for Basic Economy fares. They still allow free changes for Main Cabin and higher classes.

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights: Houston to/from Tokyo $202-$264 r/t [April-January 2022] – American Airlines

Airfare Deals American Airlines Oneworld Tokyo

[04/09/2021 @ 01:33 PM CT] Price dropped to $453. Was $533.
[04/09/2021 @ 06:51 PM CT] Fare gone. Removing from deal list.

American Airlines has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH/HOU) to Tokyo (HND/NRT) for $453 with a connection. Flights in April, September, October, November, December, January, and February. Departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 7-day minimum stay required.

COVID restrictions are still in place, but this may be worthwhile for the 2022 dates.

Click for more details and booking links Cheap Flights: Houston to Tokyo $453 r/t [September-February 2022] – American Airlines

Airfare Deals American Airlines Oneworld Tokyo