Oct 10, 2024

HOUSTON – Houston Airports continues to strengthen its status as a premier global gateway with the announcement of ZIPAIR Tokyo's new service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Starting March 4, 2025, ZIPAIRwill launch four weekly flightsconnecting Houston with Japan, marking the airline’s fifth U.S. route across the Pacific.

By offering more travel options, Houston is making it easier for tourists and business travelers to connect with our city, further boosting our economy and enhancing our position as an international hub.

“We welcome ZIPAIR to Houston, as it reflects our city’s prominence on the global stage,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. “The new route between Houston and Tokyo will strengthen our business ties with Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. It will also bring more visitors to experience Houston’s vibrant culture, world-class healthcare and diverse industries.”

ZIPAIR will operate four flights per week between Houston and Tokyo, using Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The carrier's unique business model offers a comfortable and affordable travel experience for both seasoned and new travelers.

“This new partnership with ZIPAIR aligns perfectly with the mission of Houston Airports to connect the people, businesses, cultures and economies of the world to Houston,” said Jim Szczesniak, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports. “By adding more airline partners like ZIPAIR, we’re responding to growing passenger demand for international travel options. This new route to Tokyo not only strengthens our global connectivity but also offers travelers more flexibility and affordability, ensuring Houston remains a premier gateway for global travel.”

Inaugural Sale Fare between IAH and NRT

To celebrate the launch of the new service, ZIPAIR will offer a limited-time airfare on their Standard Value Seat for the month of March as low as $333 each way from IAH to NRT (inclusive of taxes and airport fees). Tickets will be available for purchase between Oct. 10 and Nov. 30 at https://www.zipair.net

“The launch of our service from Houston, Texas, will offer a convenient, low-cost option to travel between the U.S. and Asia. We are committed to providing our valued customers more flexibility to travel on international flights and believe this service will be successful due to the extensive airport connectivity featured at both George Bush Intercontinental and Tokyo Narita. We look forward to welcoming new and seasoned travelers to take advantage of our fully customizable travel experience, including complimentary Wi-Fi service” said Shingo Nishida, President of ZIPAIR Tokyo.

Operating Schedule: March 4 - March 8, 2025

Route	Flight #	Departure	Arrival	Day of Week
Narita=Houston	ZG16	Narita 10:00	Houston 6:45	Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun
ZG15	Houston 8:45	Narita 13:50 (Next Day)

Operating Schedule: March 9 - March 29, 2025

Route	Flight #	Departure	Arrival	Day of Week
Narita=Houston	ZG16	Narita 10:00	Houston 7:45	Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun
ZG15	Houston 9:45	Narita 13:50 (Next Day)

• Flight schedules are subject to relevant government approvals.

 

About ZIPAIR Tokyo | Established in 2018 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR features a fully customizable travel experience based on an LCC business model. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi for all classes of travel, the carrier operates the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner configured in a 290-seat layout. One of the few international airlines to provide a contactless inflight experience, ZIPAIR`s self-ordering payment system is accessible to order meals and goods through a personal smartphone or tablet. Based out of Tokyo Narita, ZIPAIR currently operates in nine international destinations, including Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Seoul, Honolulu, Los Angeles, San José Mineta, San Francisco, and Vancouver.