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$403+ Cheap flights to Japan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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29 Apr — 6 May2
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2 travellers, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Japan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 March 2026.

Tue 1/914:10
SYD
-
NRT
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/908:20
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$705
Thu 30/410:05
SYD
-
HND
1 stop34h 50m
China Southern
Sat 9/510:45
HND
-
SYD
1 stop31h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 27/3$707
Wed 3/610:05
SYD
-
NRT
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/608:20
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$707
Tue 1/914:10
SYD
-
HND
1 stop30h 45m
China Southern
Tue 10/1115:05
HND
-
SYD
1 stop27h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 28/3$708
Wed 13/510:05
SYD
-
NRT
2 stops28h 15m
China Southern
Sun 17/514:45
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop27h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 26/3$708
Sat 30/510:05
SYD
-
HND
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/602:20
HND
-
SYD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$710

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Find flight deals to Japan

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 30 March 2026.

Return from

$707

One-way from

$364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,136

Good round-trip deal

$972 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Sydney to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Japan.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

20:50-19:30

1 stop23h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 27/5

20:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

$788

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

20:50-19:30

1 stop23h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 20/5

20:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

$809

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

10:05-20:10

2 stops35h 05m

Fukuoka

Thu 11/6

07:25-19:25

2 stops35h 00m

$847

SydneySapporo

SYD - CTS

SYDCTS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:45-20:05

2 stops35h 20m

Sapporo Chitose

Sat 23/5

17:10-19:35

2 stops25h 25m

$924

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:45-15:15

2 stops30h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Sun 17/5

12:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

$937

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

08:15-21:10

1 stop13h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 13/5

12:55-06:15

1 stop16h 20m

$943

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

08:15-11:40

1 stop28h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 18/5

12:55-06:15

1 stop16h 20m

$945

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

08:15-21:10

1 stop13h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 24/5

12:55-06:15

1 stop16h 20m

$954

SydneyTokyo

SYD - HND

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

11:40-08:50

1 stop22h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 12/9

11:45-09:40

1 stop20h 55m

$983

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

10:10-08:50

1 stop23h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 25/8

11:00-07:10

1 stop19h 10m

$1,002

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Japan takes 17 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Japan are ANA, Qantas Airways and Philippine Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $717
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $302
ANA
ANA
From $774
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $801

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Japan are AirAsia X, Juneyao Airlines and Scoot.

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 March 2026.
The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated 30 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,234 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,014 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
978 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
535 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,160 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!

FAQs about flying to Japan

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

    Tokyo Haneda is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Tokyo Haneda typically cost $43, while return flights cost around $56.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $111, however they can be found for as little as $111.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Fukuoka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

    Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chikuzeninari Hanasen is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 km away from Fukuoka).

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