Economy award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 11 programs for YVR→NRT. Lowest: 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space on 327 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via GOL Smiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity and 5 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
- GOL Smiles
- Programs with space
- 11 of 11
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327
- GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 30,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on YVR→NRT, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stopsNonstop from 78,400 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +9 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $62.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | 2 | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 32,500 pts + $39.87 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Hong Kong Airlines (HX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 143 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,000 pts + $71.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 53,000 pts | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL) +6 more | 6 | 294 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $368.58 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +6 more | 1 | 244 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $42.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $485.41 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 1 | 52 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $44.40 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 212 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $66.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +2 more | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 78,000 pts + $69.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 98,000 pts + $107.50 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 166 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $62.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 32,500 pts + $39.94 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $368.58 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $42.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $485.41 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $280.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $44.40 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 78,400 miles; nonstop space on 85 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 30,000 points; nonstop space on 99 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 32,500 points; nonstop space on 7 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 53,000 miles; nonstop space on 117 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 34,700 points; nonstop space on 112 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 35,000 miles; nonstop space on 100 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 45,000 miles; nonstop space on 4 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 60,500 miles; nonstop space on 53 dates.
Best months for economy from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 28 | |
| 34,700 pts + taxes not reported | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4 | |
| 41,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): GOL Smiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Air Canada (AC): GOL Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Air France (AF): GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
- Aeromexico (AM): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Aeromexico Club Premier
- Alaska Airlines (AS): GOL Smiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- EVA Air (BR): Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- China Airlines (CI): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- Emirates (EK): GOL Smiles
- Jetstar Japan (GK): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Juneyao Airlines (HO): United MileagePlus
- Hong Kong Airlines (HX): GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Japan Airlines (JL): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Korean Air (KE): GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- KLM (KL): GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- Xiamen Airlines (MF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- ANA (NH): GOL Smiles, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): GOL Smiles
- Turkish Airlines (TK): GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- WestJet (WS): GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about economy award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
What's the lowest economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
GOL Smiles (327 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (324 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (143 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (294 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (244 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (313 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (52 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (212 dates), United MileagePlus (324 dates), Delta SkyMiles (319 dates) and Aeromexico Club Premier (166 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via GOL Smiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 30,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop economy space on 99 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 9,500 miles with Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.