TOKYO- ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG) is set to launch a new transpacific flight route connecting Tokyo Narita (NRT) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston on March 4, 2025.
This expansion marks ZIPAIR’s fifth transpacific service, joining existing routes to Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), San José (SJC), and Vancouver (YVR).
ZIPAIR Tokyo to Houston Flight
The new route taps into Texas’s growing economic significance. As the second-largest U.S. state by population and economic size, Texas hosts over 50 Fortune 500 company headquarters and continues to attract major businesses due to its favorable tax and cost environment. This influx has driven Texas to the highest population growth rate in the nation.
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers strategic advantages for travelers. Its central location provides easy city access and extensive domestic and international connections, particularly to Central and South America.
Here’s the flight schedule:
- ZIPAIR will operate flights ZG16 and ZG15 on this route. ZG16 will depart Narita at 10:00 and arrive in Houston at 6:45 local time.
- The return flight, ZG15, leaves Houston at 8:45 and lands in Narita at 13:50 the following day.
From March 9, 2025, the Houston arrival and departure times will shift to 7:45 and 9:45, respectively.
The service will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets are now available for purchase, with sales beginning on October 10, 2024, at 12:00 Japan Standard Time. The announced schedule covers March 4-29, 2025, and remains subject to government approvals.
Tokyo based carrier is an exclusive operator of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet. It currently operates a fleet of eight 787-8, with latest aircraft joining fleet in January 2024.
Sale Fare for NRT-IAH Flights
ZIPAIR is offering special fares for the new Tokyo Narita-Houston route, offering competitive pricing across multiple seat classes. The airline will provide three main fare options: ZIP Full-Flat Value, Standard Value, and U6 Standard Value.
For the Narita to Houston leg, ZIP Full-Flat Value seats start at 188,500 yen, while Standard Value seats begin at 55,250 yen. The U6 Standard Value option offers a flat rate of 15,000 yen.
On the return Houston to Narita flight, ZIP Full-Flat Value fares start from $1,450, Standard Value from $425, and U6 Standard Value maintains a flat rate of $136.
To commemorate the route launch, ZIPAIR is running an inaugural sale. Passengers can book Standard Value seats for as low as $333 each way, including taxes and airport fees, for travel in March 2025. This promotional fare is available for purchase from October 10 to November 30, 2024, subject to availability.
ZIPAIR also introduces a Flex Biz Optional Package, allowing passengers to enhance their travel flexibility. This add-on costs 26,500 yen or $204 for ZIP Full Flat seats and 13,000 yen or $100 for Standard seats.
All fares include a 7kg carry-on baggage allowance. Additional services such as inflight meals, checked baggage, and seat selection incur extra charges. Bookings can be made through ZIPAIR’s website or contact center up to 90 minutes before scheduled departure.
Boosting Vancouver Flights
ZIPAIR is significantly boosting its Tokyo Narita-Vancouver service. From March 1 to March 8, 2025, the airline will introduce new flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
- Flight ZG22 will depart Narita at 16:00 and arrive in Vancouver at 7:40.
- The return flight, ZG21, will leave Vancouver at 9:40 and reach Narita at 12:45 the following day.
The existing Saturday and Sunday service will continue with the same departure times.
From March 9 to March 29, 2025, ZIPAIR will adjust the Vancouver route schedule. The new Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday flights will now see ZG22 arriving in Vancouver at 8:40, with ZG21 departing Vancouver at 10:40. Weekend flights will maintain their schedule, with a slight adjustment to Vancouver departure times.
Further, the Vancouver to Tokyo Narita route offers ZIP Full-Flat seats for CAD 1,610.67, Standard seats for CAD 360.67, and U6 Standard seats for CAD 164.67.
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