Flights from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»to Tokyo with Zipair are less than half the price of the cheapest options from other carriers.
Zipair, which is owned by Japan Airlines (JAL), launched from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»International Airport (YVR) on March 13, providing the cheapest non-stop flight between the region and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
Zipair added more flights to the popular route following high interest from its new Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»market. It will offer the service five times weekly starting July 23 and continuing through Oct. 26.
How to save on Zipair flights from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»to Japan
Flights to Japan from the Lower Mainland can cost under $1,000 for return, direct options even without a seat sale. Before Zipair, it was not possible to buy these fights for $1,000 unless they were on sale.
For example, a flight that departs Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and returns on Tuesday, Sept. 17, costs $930 (see slide two).
Tickets must be booked separately with Zipair to score the lowest price, with tickets booked together costing slightly more at $953 (see slide three).
According to Google Flights, this price is about $1,452 cheaper than usual, with similar trips costing between $2,000 and $3,600.
Several date combinations from Sept. 10 through Oct. 16 offer the same low-cost price. Tickets booked before September cost significantly more, ranging between $1,450 and $1,620 for the cheapest options (see slide four).