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£401 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
£667
Typical prices: £936-£580
Air China
Thu 3/9Sun 13/9
LGW - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£401
Typical prices: £253-£280
Air China
Fri 18/9
LGW - NRT • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £667 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Gatwick and Tokyo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £470 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Tokyo (LGW-TYO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick to Tokyo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Tokyo

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Air China Logo
11:15 - 14:00
LGW
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NRT
18h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:10 - 07:00
NRT
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LGW
18h 50m
1 stop
£667Air China
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 15:55
LGW
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NRT
37h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:50 - 14:00
NRT
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LGW
33h 10m
1 stop
£668China Eastern
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Air China Logo
11:35 - 16:20
LGW
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HND
19h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
14:20 - 05:40
HND
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LGW
24h 20m
1 stop
£668Air China
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 20:55
LGW
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NRT
25h 25m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
10:55 - 14:00
NRT
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LGW
36h 05m
1 stop
£669China Eastern
Sun, 29 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 12:50
LGW
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NRT
34h 50m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
16:55 - 14:00
NRT
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LGW
30h 05m
1 stop
£672China Eastern
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 21:20
LGW
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HND
19h 20m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 06:40
HND
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LGW
18h 40m
1 stop
£672China Eastern
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 21:20
LGW
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HND
19h 20m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
20:00 - 06:40
HND
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LGW
18h 40m
1 stop
£673China Eastern
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air China Logo
11:35 - 16:20
LGW
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HND
19h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
14:20 - 06:55
HND
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LGW
25h 35m
2 stops
£674Air China
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 13:40
LGW
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NRT
18h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:45 - 06:30
NRT
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LGW
23h 45m
1 stop
£677China Southern
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
China Southern Logo
11:10 - 13:40
LGW
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NRT
18h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:45 - 06:30
NRT
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LGW
23h 45m
1 stop
£678China Southern
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Tokyo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Tokyo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo is June, where tickets cost £280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £565 and £439 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£401
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights from Gatwick to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo was £401 for a one-way ticket and £667 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    London Gatwick Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Tokyo. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and you will be arriving in Tokyo at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Tokyo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport?

    Shanghai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Tokyo, Emirates or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Tokyo are Emirates and China Southern. With an average price for the route of £1,052 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £569 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Gatwick to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Tokyo? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3580 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, Jun 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

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?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

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.

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

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.

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.

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