ZIPAIR Tokyo has announced it will operate four (4) charter flights between Tokyo and Orlando, Florida, USA in late February and early March 2026.
ZIPAIR Tokyo has announced it will operate four (4) charter flights between Tokyo and Orlando, Florida, USA in late February and early March 2026.
According to the long-haul budget subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), it will operate a total of four roundtrip flights departing from Tokyo Narita Airport for Orlando International Airport on February 23, 28, March 5, and 10, 2026. Covering a distance of around 11,669 kilometers (~7251 miles), the outbound flights will depart Narita in the afternoon and arrive in Orlando, also in the afternoon. The return flights will depart Orlando the same afternoon before arriving in Narita in the evening.
The charter flights – the first direct connection between Japan and any point in the US state of Florida – will serve what has been reported as Orlando's largest unserved Asian market (Tokyo). While detailed flight schedule information and dates will be announced later, ZIPAIR Tokyo stated ticket sales for the flights is scheduled to begin in early December through two Japan-based tour companies – JTB and HIS. The airline has also partnered with Disney Destinations International for a joint promotion to encourage visits by ZIPAIR passengers at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
“Our partnership with ZIPAIR is more than just a new route. It’s history,” said Lance Lyttle, Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority – the operator of the Orlando International Airport. “This will be the first-ever nonstop passenger flight between Asia Pacific and the state of Florida. The partnership is a testament to the economic strength we share between our communities. We look forward to welcoming ZIPAIR passengers with the warmth and hospitality that both our nations cherish.”
“We are extremely proud of this historic achievement, as this will be the first non-stop charter flight from Japan to Orlando, Florida,” said Shingo Nishida, Representative Director/President, ZIPAIR Tokyo. “Orlando is home to numerous world-class theme parks and by operating these charter flights for travelers from Japan, we hope to meet our customers’ expectations when they experience ZIPAIR's new standard in air travel. We certainly look forward to welcoming Disney fans and guests on our charter flights next Spring.”
Orlando will become ZIPAIR Tokyo's seventh destination in North America and the sixth in the US. The airline currently operates flights to Honolulu, Vancouver, San Francisco, San Jose (California), Los Angeles, and Houston.
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