Chennai to Tokyo at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Tokyo in the last two weeks is ₹55,726 (return, 8 nights) for Sun 8 Nov, about 12% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, November is the cheapest and December the dearest.
The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, and take from 10h 25m.
Tokyo has its best weather from March to May and October to November.
Common stops: Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala LumpurCheapest airlines lately: Cathay Pacific, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 8 nights), with Tokyo's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | ₹67,095 return, 8 nights · Sun 18 Oct | 22° / 15°wet, 209 mm | Shoulder | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | ₹55,726 return, 8 nights · Sun 8 Nov | 17° / 9°rainy spells, 97 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026 | ₹80,361 return, 8 nights · Tue 22 Dec | 12° / 3°some rain, 69 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | Check live above | 9° / 0°some rain, 61 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | ₹77,245 return, 8 nights · Sat 27 Feb | 11° / 1°some rain, 59 mm | Off-season | Winter: cold (around 10°C), dry and sunny. The quietest time, with clear views of Mount Fuji. |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹67,145 return, 8 nights · Sun 21 Mar | 14° / 5°rainy spells, 139 mm | Peak | HoliCherry blossom (expected)Good Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | Check live above | 19° / 10°rainy spells, 137 mm | Peak | Cherry blossom (expected)Indian summer holidaysGolden Week |
| May 2027Best weather | Check live above | 23° / 14°wet, 153 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidaysGolden Week |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 26° / 18°wet, 186 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 30° / 23°wet, 178 mm | Shoulder | Rainy season (tsuyu): grey, humid and drizzly from early June to mid-July. |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 24°rainy spells, 127 mm | Shoulder | Obon |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 21°wet, 191 mm | Off-season | Typhoon season: storms can stop flights and trains, most often in August and September. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Tokyo, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 24 Mar – 5 Apr · expectedCherry blossom (expected)In an average year Tokyo's cherry trees open around 24 Mar and reach full bloom around 31 Mar. The 2027 forecast comes out in early spring.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 29 Apr – 5 MayGolden WeekJapan's biggest holiday run (1-5 May is five days off in a row): trains, flights and hotels are packed and prices peak.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Tokyo?
Of the months our scanner has priced, November 2026 is the cheapest: ₹55,726 (return, 8 nights) for Sun 8 Nov. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Tokyo?
Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 10h 25m with a stop.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Tokyo?
Recently the cheapest fares were on Cathay Pacific, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and JAL.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
The best weather in Tokyo is from March to May and October to November. Cherry blossom season: Tokyo usually blooms from late March to early April. Beautiful, and the busiest, priciest weeks for hotels. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is March to April and November. The quietest months are February, June and September.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Tokyo flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on East Asia routes, fares 3-5 weeks before departure ran 10% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.