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Cheap First Class Flight Deals to Japan

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from the United Kingdom to Japan currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent first class return flight deals to Japan

Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
British Airways Logo
13:05 - 10:55
LHR
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HND
13h 50mdirect
British Airways Logo
13:05 - 19:50
HND
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LHR
14h 45mdirect
£5,075British Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
British Airways Logo
13:05 - 10:55
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HND
13h 50mdirect
British Airways Logo
13:05 - 19:50
HND
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LHR
14h 45mdirect
£5,076British Airways
Fri, 22 May - Sun, 14 Jun
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13:05 - 10:55
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HND
13h 50mdirect
British Airways Logo
13:05 - 19:50
HND
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LHR
14h 45mdirect
£5,079British Airways
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
British Airways Logo
09:05 - 07:35
LHR
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HND
13h 30mdirect
British Airways Logo
09:35 - 15:35
HND
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LHR
15h 00mdirect
£6,017British Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 10:55
LHR
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HND
13h 50mdirect
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07:50 - 17:05
HND
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LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£7,695Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 10:55
LHR
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HND
13h 50mdirect
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07:50 - 17:05
HND
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LHR
17h 15m1 stop
£7,696Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 21 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 17:20
STN
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NRT
36h 05m1 stop
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22:20 - 17:55
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STN
28h 35m1 stop
£8,152Emirates
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 21 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:25 - 17:20
LGW
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NRT
35h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:25
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LGW
29h 05m1 stop
£8,152Emirates
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 - 17:15
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NRT
20h 55m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:25 - 05:40
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LHR
28h 15m1 stop
£9,093Cathay Pacific
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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12:20 - 14:30
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NRT
18h 10m1 stop
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15:45 - 05:40
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LHR
21h 55m2 stops
£9,095Cathay Pacific

Latest first class flight deals to Japan

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyodirect£5,075
Osaka
Osaka1 stop£6,159
Tokyo
Tokyodirect£5,075
Osaka
Osaka1 stop£6,159

Good to Know - First Class Flights to Japan

Average price round-trip£8,898
Good deal round-trip£7,563
(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, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific 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 £8,898 for a return trip to Japan, while the cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £5,045.

  • 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.
  • The most expensive day to fly First Class to Japan is Friday, while the cheapest is Monday.

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 1670 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
LAX - HND
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My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

Excellent service, excellent food and beverage options, plenty of leg room

Checking in as an international flyer is a bit tedious

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The food in business class was excellent.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

Good the crew was nice very kind and very helpful

The original email I received and flight that I paid for was for Japan Airlines. Since JAL is a partner with American, I ended up on an American Airlines plane. This would not be a problem, except that JAL allows 2 check in bags for free and American only allows 1. A $100.00 unexpected expense was very disturbing, especially since I will have to pay it again on my way home. I feel like it was a bait and switch. I never would have chosen American Airlines if I had known that I would have to pay $200.00 in baggage fees, above and beyond my airfare. Secondly, the check in counter representative did not realize that I had TSA pre-check, so I had to return to the check-in desk on a different floor to get a new boarding pass. The AA representative helping at the check-in kiosks was very helpful, kind, polite, and professional when I returned for the new boarding pass. Thirdly, the crew was not as friendly as I have experienced on other airlines. Their tone when speaking to other passengers was not always polite. The food was better than I expected. However, I am used to having a station where one can serve themselves water, juice or grab a snack. That was not the case on this flight. Truly makes me think twice about booking with American Airlines. I am very disappointed.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

Great service from crews and delicious dishes, snacks and drinks. Egg tarts and local dimsum are delicious.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

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.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

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

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

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.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Japan

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