About this route
London to Tokyo offers some of the world's best premium cabin products. Japan Airlines and ANA both feature outstanding first and business class seats, while British Airways provides direct service. ANA Mileage Club offers exceptional value for business class bookings on Star Alliance partners.
Award seats we found on this route
Checked 19 October 2026 by our award search, across the programmes it covers. Seats change daily.
Cheapest economy
38,500
British Airways Avios · 30 Nov 2026
Cheapest business
110,000
British Airways Avios · 29 Oct 2026
Dates with seats
15
upcoming departure dates
| Month | Dates with seats | Economy from | Business from |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1 | — | 110,000 British Airways Avios |
| November 2026 | 6 | 38,500 British Airways Avios | — |
| December 2026 | 8 | 38,500 British Airways Avios | — |
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avios (BA) | 19,500 | 60,000 | 78,000 |
| JAL Mileage Bank | 23,000 | 50,000 | 70,000 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 46,000 | 75,000 |
| Virgin Points | 25,000 | 57,500 | — |
Published one-way award prices for LHR–NRT. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both LHR and NRT, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
Best programs for this route
Avios (BA)
Biz: 60,000 ptsJAL Mileage Bank
Biz: 50,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 46,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 57,500 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- ANA business class via their own miles is just 46,000 points — outstanding value
- JAL First Class is widely considered the best product on this route
- Book JAL through BA Avios for 78,000 in First — cheaper than JAL's own program from some zones
- Virgin Atlantic now flies to Tokyo — use Flying Club points for Upper Class
Keep planning this trip
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Frequently asked questions
How many miles to fly from London to Tokyo?
ANA offers the best value at 46,000 miles for business class. BA Avios charges 60,000 for business and 78,000 for first class. JAL Mileage Bank charges 50,000 for business class.
What is the best way to book London to Tokyo with points?
For business class, ANA Mileage Club at 46,000 miles is the best value. Points from Amex Membership Rewards transfer 1:1 to ANA. For first class, booking JAL through Avios at 78,000 is a sweet spot.
Which airlines have the best business class London to Tokyo?
Japan Airlines and ANA are consistently rated as having the best business class products on this route, with JAL's Sky Suite and ANA's The Room offering industry-leading seats.
What is the cheapest award seat from London to Tokyo right now?
In our check on 19 October 2026, the cheapest economy award was 38,500 points with British Airways Avios on 30 November 2026. The cheapest business class award was 110,000 points with British Airways Avios on 29 October 2026. We found award seats on 15 upcoming dates.
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