Air France-KLM Flying Blue currently has excellent award availability to Japan, with round-trip economy travel available for as little as 53,000 points.
Flights to Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo are available from now through June of next year from the US departure cities of Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis and Seattle. The widest range of award space available is in January and February, but be sure to check the entire travel window to see what works best for you. Many cities have good options in April, which is the perfect time to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
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Once you decide on your departure date, you can book it as a one-way ticket or you can complete your journey by combining it with a return flight of your choice.
It’s important to note that this award space is operated by Delta, but you’ll get a better return on your points by using Air France to book the flight. By using Citi’s 25% transfer bonus, you can reduce the cost of points required for each flight by as little as 26,400 each way, plus fees. Air France’s points booking interface can be challenging, so if you need some help, check out this helpful trick for navigating the Flying Blue calendar search tool.
Deal Basics
Airlines: Air France, Delta
ways: Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), and Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (HND)
How to book: Browse Air France-KLM Flying Blue for available dates and prices
Dates of travel: Now through June 2025; Availability varies by route, but mostly
Book through: As soon as possible
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Sample flights
We found one-way flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Haneda Airport available for 35,000 points and about $33 in fees. As we mentioned above, January is the best time to jump on this deal.
One-way flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo in January are just 35,000 points and $200.10 in taxes/fees.
One-way flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tokyo in November are 35,000 miles and $190.10 in taxes and fees.
If you don’t have enough Flying Blue miles, you can transfer points and miles from the following programs:
- American Express Membership Rewards
- Built rewards
- Capital One
- Chase the ultimate rewards
- Citi ThankYou Rewards
Maximize your purchases
Don’t forget to use credit cards that earn bonus points on airfare purchases to cover your taxes and fees, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- Platinum Card from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
- Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (See Rates and Fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel
Bottom line
We always say to be as flexible as possible with your travel dates to get maximum value, and that’s especially true for this deal.
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