[Expired] [Deal Alert] Fly Nonstop Between the U.S. and Tokyo From $519 Round-Trip

Traveling to Japan on a budget is possible, even without points and miles, thanks to low-cost airline ZIPAIR.

The Tokyo-based carrier is currently selling round-trip fares from the U.S. to Tokyo from $519. On average, that’s around $300 cheaper than normal! The cheapest fares are available from Los Angeles, but for a few dollars more each way, you can fly from San Francisco, San Jose, and Houston.

Here are the details of the fares and how best to book for yourself.

Japan Fare Deal — Details

ZIPAIR’s Christmas Sale has discounted fares available for a limited travel period, running from December 2025 to April 2026, which is a cold and beautiful time of year to visit Japan.

To score these fares, you will need to book by December 26, 2025 (Tokyo local time).

As ZIPAIR is a low-cost carrier, you’ll have to pay extra for things like seat selection, checked bags, and in-flight meals. Be sure to factor in these additional costs when considering the deal.

• Class: Economy
• Routes: Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), and Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo (NRT)
• Dates: December 2025 through April 2026
• Rates: From $519 round-trip

You’ll find the cheapest fares departing from LAX between January and April 2026:

Fares from San Francisco are a little higher and start at $565 round-trip:

These flights come with a free carry-on, but checked bags will cost extra.

Best Ways To Book

Finding these excellent value ZIPAIR fares is easy when searching via Google Flights.

Once you’ve found the dates that work for you, we suggest booking directly with ZIPAIR, rather than via a third-party website — even if they’re a little cheaper. Booking direct almost always means better customer service should you need to make changes or if anything goes wrong with your journey.

When it comes to paying, we recommend using a travel rewards card that will reward you for doing so.

A great option for frequent travelers is the Platinum Card^® from American Express. Paying for flights with this card, such as this deal with ZIPAIR, earns 5x Membership Rewards points per $1 spent (limit of $500,000 per year on flights booked directly with airlines or AmexTravel.com, then 1x points thereafter).

Final Thoughts

There’s just $519 standing between you and all the sushi, sashimi, and sake you can handle.

With the dates available just around the corner, we’d recommend jumping on this deal before it’s gone!