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expiredserra | Staff posted Jan 29, 2025 07:27 PM
expiredserra | Staff posted Jan 29, 2025 07:27 PM

ZIPAIR Round Trip Flights: Houston to Tokyo, Japan

(Limited Travel March - April 2025)

$661

$880

24% off
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Expedia / ZIPAIR are offering Round Trip Nonstop Flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo, Japan (NRT) for $660.39. Travel on select dates from March 11 through April 18, 2025.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.
  • Note: You may earn ZIPAIR points or exchange JAL (Japan Air Lines) points. ZIPAIR has Boeing 787 Dreamliners in their fleet. You are allowed a personal item that fits under the seat in front of you and a carry-on bag weighing up to 15 lbs. Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
Travel Availability (subject to change):
  • Departs Houston (IAH):
    • March 11, 18, 25, 27, 31
    • April 2, 7, 9, 11
  • Returns:
    • March 20, 27
    • April 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 16, 18

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Expedia / ZIPAIR are offering Round Trip Nonstop Flights from Houston (IAH) to Tokyo, Japan (NRT) for $660.39. Travel on select dates from March 11 through April 18, 2025.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.
  • Note: You may earn ZIPAIR points or exchange JAL (Japan Air Lines) points. ZIPAIR has Boeing 787 Dreamliners in their fleet. You are allowed a personal item that fits under the seat in front of you and a carry-on bag weighing up to 15 lbs. Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
Travel Availability (subject to change):
  • Departs Houston (IAH):
    • March 11, 18, 25, 27, 31
    • April 2, 7, 9, 11
  • Returns:
    • March 20, 27
    • April 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 16, 18

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Want to see more travel deals? Click here or here.
    • List price is an estimate and subject to fluctuate based on air carrier/hotel location, flight times/season or travel dates.

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pinoy78
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I took Zipair to Tokyo last year. Keep in mind this is Japan Airline's low cost provider. The flight is barebones and you'll pay for EVERY upgrade (meals, leg room, luggage over 15 lbs, breathable air, etc).
slickster7
277 Posts
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True, this is an economy airline option and JAL is superior; however, the only real difference I notice is in the in-flight options such as entertainment and meals/beverages. You can add a meal for $10-20, or choose the "value" option for about $80-$100/way, which allows you to choose your seat, check in luggage up to 30kg, one personal carry on up to 7kg, and get a meal. Most airlines charge for check in luggage now. Legroom is 31" and on par with most (excludes business and first class). The kicker is you save almost 40-50% of a JAL ticket. IMO this is a great option to save some money without feeling like you are on a very budget airline. It's more like Southwest than Spirit if that makes sense.
slicksdeal
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Doesn't seem nearly as bad as Spirit airlines still

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Jan 31, 2025 08:22 AM
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WittySweater236Jan 31, 2025 08:22 AM
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It's not that cheap if you factor in luggage fee+ seat selection fee+ meal+ amenity kit. Did I mention they even charge for bottle water?
Jan 31, 2025 01:59 PM
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touchstoneJan 31, 2025 01:59 PM
637 Posts
Quote from TransTeam :
6ft 190ish lbs man.
as international flights go, zipair is great for the price. flew from tokyo to bangkok/seoul. I was told it was lower tier brand of japan air.

as previous post has described.
i got about 5 inches of leg room (front seat to my knee)
seats have good cushion and head rest. i remember going on, and thinking holy crap its clean, staff friendly and adorable.

you dont get food, pillows, blankets, pick seats, no entertainment screen so DL your netflix/hulu etc. you get carry on.you can order food/seat selection etc when you are buying ticket.

LAX to TOKYO during off season is about 380-440 regularly.

i would recommend to anyone wanting a cheap flight. i think its worth it.

side note. idk if they still have it, but they offer FREE WIFI.
When is the off-season?
Jan 31, 2025 04:47 PM
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IilacJan 31, 2025 04:47 PM
169 Posts
Quote from mrchowmein :
food wise, dont bother getting buying inflight meals when youre flying from US to Japan its horrid. On the way back from Japan, the Zipair meals are not bad if you like japanese food. Its better than most japanese food in the US even if its lower quality for Japanese standards. They have a cute kids bento if youre flying with kids (fyi, the kids ticket is dirt cheap like $90). The other option is to get a bunch of conbini stuff at NRT or buy some too go food (unagi don) from one of restaurants in Narita city which is one stop on the train from NRT. Narita city itself is underrated and one should def check it out.

off season, sometimes you can get their lay flat biz class seats for around $1k each way.
Is this an option for infants flights? I was charged full price regardless if they were kids or adults. Kids age 12 and 8
Last edited by Iilac January 31, 2025 at 09:49 AM.
Jan 31, 2025 05:17 PM
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IilacJan 31, 2025 05:17 PM
169 Posts
Quote from Iilac :
Is this an option for infants flights? I was charged full price regardless if they were kids or adults. Kids age 12 and 8

Checked the website. It's 6 and under for kids flight price.
Jan 31, 2025 06:19 PM
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svmtrackingJan 31, 2025 06:19 PM
111 Posts
It's the time to visit my sister-in-law.
Jan 31, 2025 10:02 PM
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firefoxsilver9Jan 31, 2025 10:02 PM
77 Posts
can you preview seats/see how booked the flight is before you buy a ticket?
Jan 31, 2025 11:00 PM
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TransTeamJan 31, 2025 11:00 PM
2,299 Posts
Quote from touchstone :
When is the off-season?
winter months - nov to jan minus xmas new years cheap northern japan
apr to june - again minus holidays/festivals

i personally avoid japan summer months, screw the rain and hurricane. if you experience hurricane in japan, you know why you should avoid it.

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Feb 01, 2025 05:57 PM
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Depechemode101Feb 01, 2025 05:57 PM
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My family has flown Zip from LA to Tokyo 3 times over the last few years and it's the best bang for your buck. Highly recommend as long as you're okay with no screen in the headrest, pay for food (which is actually pretty good), and pay for any additional luggage.

We're not going to Japan this year but plan to Spring Break 2026.

One day we hope to fly Zips business class!
Feb 01, 2025 09:10 PM
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LeonidasFeb 01, 2025 09:10 PM
5,507 Posts
Barebones flight that is 6+ hours is not for me. But I guess there is a market for this.
Feb 01, 2025 09:25 PM
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bodine465Feb 01, 2025 09:25 PM
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Quote from mrchowmein :
food wise, dont bother getting buying inflight meals when youre flying from US to Japan its horrid. On the way back from Japan, the Zipair meals are not bad if you like japanese food. Its better than most japanese food in the US even if its lower quality for Japanese standards. They have a cute kids bento if youre flying with kids (fyi, the kids ticket is dirt cheap like $90). The other option is to get a bunch of conbini stuff at NRT or buy some too go food (unagi don) from one of restaurants in Narita city which is one stop on the train from NRT. Narita city itself is underrated and one should def check it out.off season, sometimes you can get their lay flat biz class seats for around $1k each way.
Spent the day in Narita City due to an early morning flight the next day. Great town to walk around, with a large temple/park complex that you could spend all afternoon in.
Feb 02, 2025 02:24 PM
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SuicidalNapkinFeb 02, 2025 02:24 PM
340 Posts
I flew with ZIPAIR from Tokyo to San Jose and back.

Zipair is really good for the price.
Excellent value. Clean, on time, and all the basics.
No frills but direct flight at a good price.

If there's a JAL flight for only slightly more, I would get JAL as an upgrade. But otherwise Zipair is better value than anything else, especially any US airlines.
Feb 06, 2025 10:38 PM
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SD_BluecobraFeb 06, 2025 10:38 PM
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Quote from pinoy78 :
I took Zipair to Tokyo last year. Keep in mind this is Japan Airline's low cost provider. The flight is barebones and you'll pay for EVERY upgrade (meals, leg room, luggage over 15 lbs, breathable air, etc).
I like this approach. For long haul flights all I care about is a comfortable seat. I once flew from Chicago to London (Gatwick) on a Norwegian Air 787 in the second row and it was affordable and awesome.

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