Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flights to Tokyo (NRT) from Los Angeles (LAX) have dropped as low as $489 round-trip. We’re also seeing some low fares under $700 out of New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL) and more to both Tokyo (HND) and Kansai (KIX). Usually, flights from the East Coast to Japan can cost in the thousands, so this is a good deal. You can even snag rare deals from Los Angeles to Okinawa (OKA) for $617 round-trip.The best part is, these deals are available on airlines with a great economy class like ANA and Asiana. The deal to Okinawa was first spotted by The Flight Deal, although TPG staffers spotted the other flights.If you’re looking for things to do in Tokyo, check out TPG’s guide to the city.To search, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Finally, click through to book directly with the airline or through an OTA like Priceline or Expedia.Airline United, Air Canada, Asiana, ANARoutes: LAX/PHL/JFK/SAN/SFO - NRT/OKA/HND/KIXCost: $489 round-trip in basic economyTravel Dates: September 2019 - March 2020 depending on route.Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Here are a few examples of what you can book:Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) for $489 round-trip on United:Philadelphia (PHL) to Tokyo (HND) for $600 round-trip on Air Canada:New York (JFK) to Tokyo (HND) for $663 round-trip on Asiana:New York (JFK) to Kansai (KIX) for $667 round-trip on Asiana:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier® Card (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.(Photo by Alexander Spatari/Getty Images)
