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Recent first class return flight deals to Japan

Wed, 21 Apr - Sun, 9 May
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 12:45LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
31h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:00 - 15:05NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£5,250Etihad Airways
Thu, 28 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 07:35LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
09:35 - 15:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00mdirect
£5,535British Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
08:40 - 11:40LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
17:20 - 12:05NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
27h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£5,547Etihad Airways
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
Japan Airlines Logo
09:10 - 07:35LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
09:35 - 15:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00mdirect
£5,744Japan Airlines
Tue, 12 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 07:35LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mdirect
British Airways Logo
09:35 - 15:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00mdirect
£5,776British Airways
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 11:40LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 06:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£7,819Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 11:40LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 06:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£7,883Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Emirates Logo
08:50 - 13:10MAN  Manchester-NRT Tokyo Narita
19h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:30 - 06:35NRT  Tokyo Narita-MAN Manchester
42h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
£8,106Emirates
Sun, 29 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Emirates Logo
13:20 - 22:30MAN  Manchester-HND Tokyo Haneda
24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
00:05 - 18:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-MAN Manchester
27h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£8,145Emirates
Mon, 11 Jan - Wed, 26 May
Japan Airlines Logo
18:30 - 17:20LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 50mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:55HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
14h 10mdirect
£11,087Japan Airlines

Latest first class flight deals to Japan

Cheapest return flight prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Tokyo
Tokyodirect£5,535
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop£9,024
Tokyo
Tokyodirect£5,535
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop£9,024

Good to Know - First Class Flights to Japan

Average price round-trip

£9,133

Good deal return

£7,763
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
or less

FAQs for Japan first class flights

  • Which airline provides the best First Class experience to Japan?

    There are many airlines that offer a great experience flying First Class from the United Kingdom to Japan. One of those considered to offer a superior service is ANA. Not only will you receive five-star treatment from the moment you book your ticket, but on board the plane you will enjoy a private suite, premium food and excellent service.

  • Which First Class lounges are there at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    At London Heathrow Airport, you can get lounge access with your first class ticket. For example, those flying with ANA can access either the United Club or SilverKris Lounge, for free. These lounges provide you with the chance to relax before your flight, enjoy complimentary meals and have a drink.

  • Can I stream onto my devices during a First Class flight to Japan from the UK?

    Yes, some airlines that offer First Class flights to Japan from the UK provide you with the chance to stream TV shows and films on to your devices. This is great if you are halfway through your favourite new TV series. Air France, for example, is one of the airlines that offers this service.

  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to Japan?

    Among KAYAK users, British Airways is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to Japan.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to Japan?

    Traveling to Japan and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: British Airways, Air France, Japan Airlines and ANA.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Japan for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • How much is a first class flight to Japan?

    First class tickets to Japan differ in price depending on the departure airport. On average, first class fares cost £9,133 for a return trip to Japan, while the cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £5,861.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to Japan?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to Japan is Japan Airlines, with an overall rating of 8.3.

Top tips for finding first class flights to Japan

  • First Class flights to Japan from the United Kingdom are a great way to travel, with flights taking around 11h 50min in total. Not only will you get a more spacious seat for the duration of your trip, but you will also get a private suite on some airlines such as ANA.
  • First Class flights to Japan have very good Wi-Fi packages, so you can stay connected whilst you’re in the air. Whether you need to work, chat to friends or browse the internet, there are airlines, such as Emirates, where Wi-Fi is available.
  • You will love the benefits of First Class flights to Japan before the wheels have even left the ground. From advanced seat selection to priority check-in, you’ll get treated like royalty from the moment you book.
  • Look for a flight with a stopover if you’re looking to save money, as direct first class flights are generally more expensive for the route.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1954 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
8.7Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Communication about delays was not very good. Crew and staff were excellent!

10.0 ExcellentBob, Oct 2026
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Communication about delays was not very good. Crew and staff were excellent!

SAN-NRT was excellent experience with crew helping and assisting in all aspects of comfort. But NRT-BAN was not that comfortable with no blankets and pillows provided and treating it more like premier economy class. This has been the pattern I have observed where JAL uses non-trained crew, uncomfortable seats, restrooms not working, locking up window seats, business class comforts taken away on NRT-BAN route. Overall quality of service goes downhill on NRT-BAN flight. Not sure why?

I had a hard time checking in as my first and middle names lacked a space. The vendor spent a long time fixing it with the JAL. This should not have been a problem. Check in at ohare was good as Regina was very helpful and kind.

Dreamliner is an excellent aircraft. Great seats in business. Flight attendant Alex had a bored, sullen attitude in serving customers. Difficult to get his attention and very slow to respond to a simple request for water. Spoiled the experience a bit as the AA motto is “we’re here because of you”. Attitude needs some adjustment!

The best part was the staff. They are kind and gracious and made it a good flight.

Reasonable price, great service, highly recommended. i arrived well rested!

It is good. The aircraft is big enough for my legs. Just not that cold enough and food is not that good. There was a food that was supposed to be beef, but only onions, no beef inside.

The crew assisted the super senior citizen and accommodated her requests. Experience with crew was excellent. However the aircraft did not have a separate business class cabin. Some of the small offer to improve confirmt of passenger like making a bed in helping them sleep, closing the cabin door would go a long way as some of the traveler are not even aware of these facilities. Once they know, they may prefer flying business.

Since I traveled on my birthday, they gave me a gift and a card. How thoughtful and caring.

Although delayed leaving the crew were lovely, comfort of the seats was excellent. Cabin was a little too warm but overall the best economy flight we have taken

They need to take training from emirates or Singapore airlines, it’s premium in pricing but poor in standards

Although I am a lifetime Gold Premier member on another airline association, I was placed in a inside passenger seat on both legs of my journey from SFO to HKG and onward to NRT. However, i was lucky enough to have befriended two other passengers (who were related) in my row (row 62) and therefore was kept entertained with conversation for a large portion of the overnight flight from SFO to HKG. Normally, on a Star Alliance carrier, I typically can have the seat of my choice (aisle seat) and also a Premier seat (wider and longer legroom). I was a bit disappointed that no recognition of my Gold Premier status was acknowledged by Cathay Pacific on either of my flights on Sept 26-27. The food was actually very tasty unlike the typical economy class menu. Also I appreciated that the dinner drinks were served first (prior) to the main meal on the HKG to NRT portion of my flights but drinks were served AFTER the meal had been distributed (less appealing for thirsty passengers). I was happily that there appeared to have ample cabin space for most everyone's bags ---although I did have to pay more than $400 in extra baggage fees as I had brought 4 bags with me Overall, I was impressed by the diligence and professionalism of the flight crew.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

bad… no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

As a solo traveller, I always prefer to have an aisle seat, but the flight was so full, there weren’t any available. I understand that the seatbelt sign sometimes has to go on if turbulence is anticipated but after the second food service, it was on continuously for about an hour and a half and there didn’t seem to be any turbulence at all! With seats reclined, my fellow passenger in the aisle seat asleep and the seatbelt sign on I felt very trapped, extremely uncomfortable and in desperate need of the bathroom. The positives were that the staff were very friendly, the entertainment was great and we actually took off on time and arrived in HKG earlier than expected.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

Very comfortable flights. Not so many new releases in terms of films.

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The real problem is that the WIFI for a westerner is terrible. To not be able to properly use Instagram, Whatssap on such a long flight makes the flight miserable. The flight attendants are all like busy bees, efficient.

Crew is polite, but artificially polite. You can see and feel it. Food could be better.

Suck! Sat in plane on the tarmac (hot) over 2 hours

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

My experience on this flight was good. The seat I had had a lot of leg room, but it was so close to the aisle that the flight attendants kept bumping into my visual monitor connected to my seat to watch tv.

It was fine, but it cost me twice as much to return to Boston as it took me to get to Heathrow from Boston two weeks prior. I flew on Jet Blue over and it was half the cost of British Air.

Staff and comfort were great but first choice meal was unavailable even in row 21.

My only issue with my flight to Jersey was that the Gate wasn't announced until shortly before boarding, otherwise all went well even with how busy Heathrow was. I appreciate British Airways staff's politeness, hospitality and positive energy.

Boarding was smooth and speedy. Pilot explained route and that even though we taxied a little later than planned a tail wind meant we landed earlier than expected.

Cabin crew was very good. No wifi and no doors to the suites

Very timly. Great service !!! Pick up after meals can be swifter.

Straightforward boarding process. Pilot kept us informed during the flight, especially highlighting the fact that we would experience "significant braking" when we landed on the short runway in Florence. The flight attendants were pleasant. My chief complaint is that I was stuffed into a seat in the rear of the aircraft (row 29?). The seat pitch was soooo tight that my knees were hard against the seat in front of me as soon as I sat down. One inch more room would have made a difference. Thankfully it was not a super long flight, but it was quite uncomfortable and I had to work out the kinks in my knees once I deplaned. Is it really necessary to have the rows this close together??

Would not let me board with my fragile guitar so had to check it in. Who knows what the icicles did to it. Not happy. Had to run to catch my connection in Heathrow. After a bus and a train? Was asked by a guy in the middle seat to change my window seat with his girlfriend's middle seat further up in the plane and I was insulted. What nerve! The food was unhealthy and the seat was cramped. Could not wait to exit.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

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