Travel to Japan
What the Cheaper Ticket Quietly Leaves Out
Zipair sells a seat and nothing else; JAL and ANA include bags, meals and a flat-rate domestic leg. What each fare covers once the extras are added back.
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Travel to Japan
Fares by Season, Departure City and Booking Window
West Coast nonstops run hundreds below East Coast ones, and late March costs the most of any month. The fare pattern by month and when to buy.
Travel to Japan
Flights, Airports and the First Two Hours
Nonstops leave from a dozen US cities, fares swing by hundreds between months, and Tokyo's two airports are not interchangeable. What to book first.