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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $478. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Tokyo.$472 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Tokyo.$478 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.

Tokyo.$478 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.

Tokyo.$483 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $483, select.

Tokyo.$487 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.

Tokyo.$493 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.

Tokyo.$493 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.

Tokyo.$507 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.

Tokyo.$523 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

Tokyo.$526 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jul, returning Thu, 15 Jul.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 15 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $526, select.

Tokyo.$528 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.

Tokyo.$542 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Jun.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.

Tokyo.$542 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.

Tokyo.$543 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $543, select.

Tokyo.$545 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.

Tokyo.$546 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$472
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	7 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Malaysia Airlines
Average flights per week	184

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Tokyo?

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Ibaraki.

How much are return flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo is $472. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo?

7 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo.

Which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo?

Malaysia Airlines, American Airlines and Japan Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo.

How many flights are there a week from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo?

As of August 2026, there are 736 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Tokyo is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Tokyo?

If you're flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 63.8 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from $472.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Tokyo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Tokyo?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo with?

Currently, VietJet Air and Zipair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokyo: what you need to know

Approximately 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur, where Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 35 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KUL to NRT is the 00:10 Batik Air Malaysia service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:35 with Malaysia Airlines.
To avoid missing your KUL to Tokyo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo ticket. Start your journey at KUL and arrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo. They include:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from KUL to Tokyo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokyo

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo flight is $222. The cheapest price for a return flight is $472. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from KUL to Tokyo. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Picking up a cheap flight from KUL to Tokyo is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a deal gets even better.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks before your flight from KUL to Tokyo.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Central Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). After your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
Following your KUL to Tokyo flight, settle in at a hotel close to NRT. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

March is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Tokyo in December.
Before booking a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from KUL to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Tokyo

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tokyo right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.

Explore more of Japan

Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.