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Vacationing in Japan is all the rage right now. With a still-strong US dollar, Americans can enjoy cheap food and accommodations in the country. However, one thing that remains expensive is flights, which often start at well over $1,000 round trip. That is, until now.
Thrifty Traveler Premium — one of our favorite flight deal alert services — just found flights from major US and Canadian cities to Tokyo starting at under $850 on many routes. These flights are operated by major airlines like Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
You’ll find the deal from major cities like Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and New York-JFK, among others. There are even deals on connecting flights from smaller cities like Columbus (CMH) and Green Bay (GRB) and more. You’ll find the deal on flights operating from now through July 2025.
You’ll have to act fast if you want to book, though. As with all flight deals, these fares could expire at any second. Let’s look at a (nonexhaustive) list of sample dates you can book now. Other cities and dates may be available too.
Atlanta to Tokyo for $796 with American
Dallas to Tokyo for $808 with Delta
Green Bay to Tokyo for $888 with United
Houston to Tokyo for $900 with Air Canada
Los Angeles to Tokyo for $769 with United
New York to Tokyo for $839 with Air Canada
Where to stay in Tokyo
Tokyo is home to hundreds of hotels, with a mixture of 5-star luxury, family-friendly and even hip boutique hotels on offer. Here are a few options to consider as you plan your vacation to one of Asia’s largest cities.
Hilton Tokyo
The Hilton Tokyo is located in vibrant Shinjuku and offers upscale accommodations with stunning Tokyo skyline views. Guests enjoy modern Japanese-style rooms, a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor pool, a traditional onsen and several dining options, including a well-regarded Chinese restaurant. With easy access to public transportation and a complimentary shuttle to Shinjuku Station, it’s perfect for both business and leisure travelers.
Rates start at $275 or 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
CNN Underscored travel editor Kyle Olsen rates Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills as the single best Andaz he’s stayed at. Housed in the Toranomon Hills skyscraper, it offers stunning Tokyo skyline views and 164 elegantly designed rooms. Guests can enjoy dining at the rooftop bar and The Tavern Grill & Lounge, relax at AO Spa and access city attractions easily, with an evening happy hour for all guests.
Rates start at $551 or 25,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel
For a budget-friendly stay in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district, the Courtyard Tokyo Ginza Hotel offers 197 modern rooms and nine suites with minibars and Japanese bidet toilets. Guests can savor Japanese cuisine at Ginza Muraki, relax at Bar Korin and use the 24-hour fitness center. Its central location provides easy access to the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market and local shopping and entertainment.
Rates start at $271 or 37,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
How to book your flights to Tokyo
If these deals strike your interest, make sure to book them with the right travel credit card. This has two major benefits. The first is earning valuable travel rewards points on your airfare purchase, and the second is having access to added travel protections like baggage and trip delay coverage.
One of our favorite credit cards for airfare is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. It earns two points per dollar on all travel purchases and gives you trip delay insurance on 12+ hour delays, baggage delay and loss protection and even trip cancellation/interruption insurance.
Looking for a travel credit card? Find out which cards CNN Underscored Money chose as the best travel credit cards currently available.