Cheap flights from Zürich to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$7,681
Air India1 stop28 hrMon, Feb 23 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently HK$7,681
Cheapest one-way flightHK$5,055
KLM, XiamenAir2 stops42 hrWed, Jan 14
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently HK$5,055
Cheapest nonstop flightsHK$10,750
SWISSNonstop14 hrSun, Jan 18 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently HK$10,750
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$9,122
KLM1 stop16 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Tokyo is currently HK$9,122
Cheapest business class flightsHK$25,975
Qatar Airways1 stop20 hrMon, Mar 9 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo is currently HK$25,975
Fastest flight13 hr 15 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Tokyo takes 13 hr 15 min
Nonstop flightsSome daysThere are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Tokyo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$6,600–9,600
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$9,100–13,000

Popular airlines from Zürich to Tokyo

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from HK$11,458
    Typical price: HK$14,000–28,000
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - NRTEvery Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Cathay Pacific
    from HK$9,403
    Typical price: HK$9,100–18,000
    49 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from HK$8,177
    Typical price: HK$10,500–20,000
    37 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Emirates
    from HK$11,103
    Typical price: HK$12,500–28,000
    28 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRTEvery day
  • Finnair
    from HK$8,139
    Typical price: HK$10,000–21,000
    22 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - HND, NRTEvery day
  • KLM
    from HK$8,397
    Typical price: HK$9,500–18,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - NRTEvery day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    ZürichSwitzerland16 min9 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    BaselSwitzerland1 hr 10 min79 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    MulhouseFrance1 hr 10 min79 km
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 4 min224 km

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    TokyoJapan34 min18 km
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    TokyoJapan1 hr 13 min67 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    SendaiJapan4 hr 15 min295 km
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    NagoyaJapan4 hr 18 min273 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Tokyo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from HK$6,600 to HK$9,600.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from HK$7,681. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM, XiamenAir from HK$5,055.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$11,458, flying from Jan 11 to Jan 26.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$9,403, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$8,177, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$11,103, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Finnair flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$8,139, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$8,397, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo starts at HK$7,681 from Mon, Feb 23 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$5,055 and departs on Wed, Jan 14.
13 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 5 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Narita International Airport (NRT).

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 49 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Tokyo are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 37 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Emirates offers 28 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • Finnair offers 22 connecting flights per week. Finnair flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Narita International Airport (NRT).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from HK$7,681. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM, XiamenAir from HK$5,055.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$11,458, flying from Jan 11 to Jan 26.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$9,403, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$8,177, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$11,103, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Finnair flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$8,139, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Tokyo is HK$8,397, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Tokyo.
  • There are 5 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Tokyo at price HK$9,122 is offered by KLM from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Tokyo.
  • There are 5 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Zürich to Tokyo are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Tokyo start at HK$10,750 from Sun, Jan 18 to Mon, Feb 2 with SWISS.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Tokyo start at HK$25,975 from Mon, Mar 9 to Mon, Mar 23 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Tokyo start at HK$7,681 from Mon, Feb 23 to Sun, Mar 8.
To book business class trips from Zürich to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Tokyo starts at HK$9,122 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with KLM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Tokyo at price HK$9,122 is offered by KLM from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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