Today Zipair has officially started taking reservations on their new flights from Toronto to Tokyo, Japan and their cheapest prices are between $880 and $1155 CAD roundtrip including taxes.
The flights are nonstop both ways.
The flights are in and out of Tokyo’s Narita Airport (NRT).
Zipair is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines.
The new service will start at 3X per week in March 2027 on the 787 Dreamliner, increasing to 4X per week in April.
Zipair also has Full Flat fares for $3660 CAD roundtrip. (Read more about Full Flat below, which is Zipair’s pseudo-Business Class).
Things to note about Zipair:
– Zipair aims to offer flights to Japan that are significantly cheaper than their competitors (Air Canada here in Toronto).
(Note: Zipair is actually owned by Japan Airlines).
However, Zipair does not include *anything* in their base fares, other than a small piece of hand luggage. Seat selection, actual carry-on, checked bags, and even meals are all extra.
– If you want to quickly compare Zipair against their competitors, add about $275 CAD roundtrip to their cheapest prices. This is the typical cost of their ‘Value’ or ‘Flex Biz’ packages which includes things like carry-on or a checked bag and seat selection.
– So as of right now, these flights are really around $880 + $275 roundtrip, or $1155 CAD roundtrip. For comparison, the cheapest prices with Air Canada for a nonstop flight are currently $1670 CAD roundtrip.
Zipair ‘Full Flat’ Class
Zipair also offers something called ‘Full Flat” class with lie-flat seats that are significantly cheaper than Business Class fares offered by competitors.
But again, this Full Flat class is stripped down to it’s bare minimum. Full Flat is essentially Economy with a better seat. That’s all you get.
You still need to pay extra for things that would normally be included on a typical Business Class flight (bags, seat selection, and inflight meals).
Priority check-in, baggage handling or boarding, and lounge access are also not included.
Also note that in Full Flat there are no built in screens. You bring your own device and stream entertainment wirelessly.
Currently Zipair’s Full Flat class is $3660 CAD roundtrip. Air Canada’s Business Class flights are $9900 CAD.
What do people think of ZipAir?
I generally see pretty positive comments about ZipAir from those that have flown with them in the YVR Deals (Vancouver) Facebook Group.
“I flew last year. It was a Dreamliner so it felt spacious enough for me. No food but what you order but what I loved was that when I ordered something on the app, they brought it in mins. So no waiting for cart to go by. Plan ahead with entertainment and food and you are good. Watch out for weight limit for all your carry on/personal item. Charged if over weight.”
“We flew Zip Air YVR to Tokyo direct last October, carry on only on the way there. Very happy with the experience and especially the price. Agree with other comments about food, drink & entertainment but we had planned accordingly. Generous carry on an personal item size too. We did check a larger bag on the return trip and overpaid for that addition but that could have been helped if I had pre-paid. We’d 100% fly with Zip again.”
“I flew with them last year for a ski trip. It was my third time flying to Japan and I was pretty impressed. Definitely a very bare bones flight experience, but it was only a $600 flight and the only difference is that we brought food and water and there’s very little customer service on flight “
“my sister and I flew it’s inaugural flight out of Vancouver. I had package that included food and water my sister just picked up food at the airport. We were happy with it. Were impressed with cabin crew running lint rollers up and down aisles to keep cabin clean. Bathrooms were very clean. We loved the price and the fact it was non stop”
“its great. Bring a big bottle of water and food. My colleagues told me not to bother with any of the set meals as they don’t taste good. I did order a few udon cup of noodles (under $5) mid trip for my daughter as she loved them. The delta between $1000 that I paid for zip air and AC / JAL was a lot so i was ahead even buying a luggage i. Tokyo and paying $100 it was worth it!”
Late March, April, May 2027
How to find and book this deal
1. Start with the following Google Flights search:
Google Flights: Toronto to Tokyo, Japan
Google Flights: Toronto to Tokyo, Japan
[Full Flat Class]
– Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.
– Browse for the cheapest dates by adjusting the trip length at the bottom.
– Look for the dates that are $880 roundtrip
2. Go to Kayak or Skyscanner
3. Search for a flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Tokyo, Japan (NRT)
– Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.
screenshot from Kayak
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