***Update as of Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.: This deal is available again. There are options in September, October, November, and December. Simply enter the dates of travel into Google Flights using the "Multi-City" option in the top left-hand corner to find the ones that work for your schedule. The information below has also been updated to provide a new low-cost itinerary.**
Metro Vancouverites can visit two popular Asian destinations for less than the price of one.
Thanks to the way it is priced on the Japan Airlines ticket, a multi-stop itinerary from Vancouver that includes a stop in Hanoi, Vietnam, and Tokyo, Japan, before returning home costs hundreds of dollars less than a return ticket to Japan on its own.
Return trips to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) typically cost between $1,750 to $2,400, according to Google Flights. That said, there are some considerably cheaper return trips on dates commencing in May 2023, including a couple of tickets that cost just over $1,200 round-trip with one stop in each direction.
For travellers looking to explore South East Asia, there are several inexpensive tickets to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, too. Starting in January, return trips from YVR start for as little as $1,100. On select dates in September, however, round-trip tickets cost just under $800.
In September 2023, some multi-stop itineraries from Vancouver to Tokyo and Hanoi cost as little as $800 which is less than the price of visiting either destination on its own at this time.
For example, on one cheap ticket, a flight departs Vancouver on Sept. 19 and makes one stop in Tokyo en route to Hanoi. On Oct. 1, there is a direct flight from Hanoi to Tokyo, and then the final leg of the journey is a direct flight from Tokyo to Vancouver on Oct. 16.
The total cost of this trip with Japan Airlines (JAL) works out to $803.26 including all taxes and fees on FlightHub.
Explore Vietnam and Japan with cheap Vancouver Flights
Aside from its striking natural beauty, Vietnam offers an intriguing culture, fascinating history, delectable cuisine, and much more; mouth-watering bowls of pho can cost as little as $2. While it has places that are ideal for quiet contemplation, the cities buzz with energy. There are numerous places to shop and travellers can get tailor-made suits and dresses for very little.
Tokyo is the largest city in Japan and offers seemingly endless things to see and do. From breathtaking temples and shrines to elevated dining experiences, exciting nightlife to peaceful gardens, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The city has a vibrant, bustling atmosphere, and many locals don extravagant styles on its streets. For instance, the Harajuku style includes a variety of brightly-coloured clothes, garish costumes, teased hair, and sky-high shoes.
Visitors may also explore Mount Fuji, the Ghibli Museum, the Zao Fox Village, Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant, and much more.
