Vancouver to Tokyo flights.
Live cached fares on Vancouver (YVR) → Tokyo (NRT), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~10h non-stop
- AirlinesAir Canada, Japan Airlines, ANA
- Cheapest monthsJanuary, February, September
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Loading prices…Vancouver → Tokyo · 30 fares
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ZG · ZG 021OutboundYVR → NRTFri, Jun 12 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTSat, Jun 6 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTWed, Sep 16 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRWed, Sep 30 · 6:55 AM· 8h 50m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTTue, Sep 8 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRFri, Sep 25 · 6:55 AM· 8h 50m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 021OutboundYVR → NRTTue, Jun 23 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTTue, Sep 29 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRTue, Oct 20 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 021OutboundYVR → NRTTue, Jun 30 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Sep 28 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRTue, Oct 20 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTTue, Sep 29 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRMon, Oct 19 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTWed, Sep 30 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRMon, Oct 19 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Sep 28 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRMon, Oct 19 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTSat, Apr 25 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSat, May 9 · 9:30 AM· 11h 25m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTWed, May 20 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRWed, Jun 10 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 021OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Aug 10 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRThu, Aug 20 · 9:30 AM· 10h 45m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTFri, Aug 7 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSun, Aug 23 · 9:30 AM· 11h 25m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Aug 10 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSun, Aug 23 · 9:30 AM· 11h 25m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTFri, Aug 7 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRFri, Aug 21 · 1:30 AM· 18h 15m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Aug 10 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRFri, Aug 21 · 1:30 AM· 18h 15m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Aug 10 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSat, Aug 22 · 12:30 PM· 14h 5m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTTue, Aug 11 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRThu, Aug 20 · 9:30 AM· 10h 45m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Sep 28 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSun, Oct 18 · 7:55 AM· 14h 10m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTSat, Jun 13 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSat, Jun 27 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTWed, Jun 3 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRWed, Jun 10 · 9:55 AM· 13h 5m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTSat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSat, Nov 7 · 4:00 AM· 14h 45m· 1 stop
WestJet · WS 3560OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Aug 10 · 5:30 AM· 12h 35m· 2 stopsReturnNRT ← YVRWed, Aug 19 · 12:30 PM· 14h 5m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 21OutboundYVR → NRTSat, Aug 8 · 5:45 PM· 9h 55m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRSun, Aug 23 · 9:30 AM· 11h 25m· 2 stops
WestJet · WS 102OutboundYVR → NRTSun, Aug 9 · 1:00 PM· 16h 10m· 2 stopsReturnNRT ← YVRTue, Aug 25 · 5:35 AM· 15h 5m· 2 stops
WestJet · WS 3560OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Aug 10 · 5:30 AM· 12h 35m· 2 stopsReturnNRT ← YVRThu, Aug 20 · 9:30 AM· 10h 45m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 021OutboundYVR → NRTMon, Apr 27 · 5:30 PM· 10h 10m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← YVRMon, May 4 · 6:55 AM· 8h 35m· Non-stop
t'way air · TW 532OutboundYVR → NRTFri, Jul 3 · 12:25 AM· 14h 45m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← YVRFri, Jul 10 · 6:55 AM· 8h 50m· Non-stop
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About Vancouver → Tokyo
YVR is Canada's main Asia gateway — HND service via AC / JL; cherry-blossom peak is late March-early April.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 10 hours. Major carriers on this route include Air Canada, Japan Airlines, ANA. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, September — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: Vancouver to Tokyo
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on YVR → NRT for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprShoulderfrom $704
- MayShoulderfrom $768
- JunPeakfrom $883
- JulPeakfrom $1002
- AugShoulderfrom $811
- SepLowfrom $499
- OctPeakfrom $911
- NovNo data
- DecNo data
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Tokyo?
Non-stop flights on YVR → NRT are typically around 10 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Tokyo?
The main carriers on this route are Air Canada, Japan Airlines, ANA. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Tokyo?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Vancouver to Tokyo?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.
Other ways to reach Tokyo
If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Tokyo on the routes we track.
Other popular routes
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- New York → Rome~9h · Delta, American
- New York → Milan~8.5h · Delta, American
- New York → Madrid~7.5h · Iberia, Delta
- New York → Barcelona~8h · Iberia, Delta
- Boston → Dublin~6.5h · Aer Lingus, Delta
- Washington → London~7h · British Airways, United