Experience the world's finest Japan cabins — private suites, fine dining, and exclusive lounges.
Private enclosed suites with closing doors and personal space
Premium champagne (Krug, Dom Perignon) and multi-course fine dining
Separate bed and seat in many first class products — sleep in a real bed
Exclusive first class lounges with a-la-carte dining and spa treatments
Pro tip: ANA releases first class award seats 355 days out — set a calendar reminder and book at 9am Tokyo time for the best availability.
Typical price range: $8,000-$15,000 roundtrip
Prices vary by origin, season, and airline. Subscribe to Friday Flight Deals to catch sales, error fares, and split-ticket deals that can cut these prices by 30-50%.
Save by booking two separate tickets through a hub city. Business class prices from Google Flights.
| Route | Direct | Split | Saving | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tokyo | $4,647 | $3,662 | $985 (21%) | MUC |
| New York → Tokyo | $5,193 | $4,563 | $630 (12%) | San Francisco |
| San Francisco → Tokyo | $1,348 | $1,309 | $40 (3%) | YVR |
ANA and JAL both offer first class to Japan from the US. ANA's The Suite (777-300ER) operates from JFK and ORD to NRT. JAL's First Class Suite flies from JFK, ORD, and LAX to NRT/HND. Singapore Airlines offers first class via Singapore. These are true first class products with enclosed suites, multi-course dining, and pajamas.
Retail first class to Japan typically costs $8,000-$15,000 roundtrip. With points, ANA first class costs 150,000 Virgin Atlantic miles roundtrip (one of the best award values in aviation). Cash fares occasionally drop to $5,000-$6,000 during sales.
ANA and JAL first class are genuinely different from their business class — enclosed suites vs open seats, more elaborate multi-course dining, premium champagne, and dedicated first class lounges. If you can book with miles, the premium is very worthwhile. At cash prices, business class on ANA The Room or JAL Apex Suites is excellent value.
We alert you to first class sales, award space releases, and error fares every week.