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$333+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— FUK
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Japan in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

$761

One-way from

$308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,358

Good round-trip deal

$858 or less

Good one-way deal

$445 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 7/3-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • Sydney to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Japan.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Japan.
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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 16 January 2026.

Fri 5/612:15
SYD
-
FUK
1 stop31h 45m
Cebu Pacific
Wed 10/620:00
FUK
-
SYD
1 stop36h 45m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 15/1$705
Sat 7/310:45
SYD
-
HND
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/323:55
HND
-
SYD
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$761
Sun 8/321:50
SYD
-
NRT
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/308:50
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$761
Wed 21/108:10
SYD
-
NRT
2 stops31h 05m
China Southern
Wed 28/114:35
NRT
-
SYD
1 stop27h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 15/1$764
Thu 4/611:00
SYD
-
FUK
1 stop31h 15m
China Eastern
Wed 10/609:30
FUK
-
SYD
1 stop22h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1$767
Sun 26/410:15
SYD
-
HND
1 stop39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/502:15
HND
-
SYD
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$767

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Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 January 2026.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

11:00-14:00

1 stop28h 00m

Fukuoka

Sun 10/5

15:10-09:00

1 stop16h 50m

$768

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

11:00-17:15

1 stop31h 15m

Fukuoka

Fri 8/5

13:55-09:00

1 stop18h 05m

$768

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

14:15-13:00

2 stops47h 45m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sat 30/5

14:00-08:25

2 stops41h 25m

$783

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

21:45-18:30

2 stops21h 45m

Fukuoka

Fri 8/5

09:45-08:25

2 stops21h 40m

$789

SydneyTokyo

SYD - HND

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

21:45-14:20

1 stop17h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 20/4

15:45-19:40

2 stops26h 55m

$800

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:45-11:30

2 stops26h 45m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-09:45

1 stop19h 25m

$814

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

20:50-21:10

2 stops25h 20m

Fukuoka

Sun 10/5

10:00-08:15

1 stop21h 15m

$829

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

22:00-12:05

2 stops40h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/4

13:25-20:40

2 stops29h 15m

$838

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

20:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

Okinawa Naha

Sun 8/3

15:25-10:15

1 stop16h 50m

$841

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

08:55-12:00

1 stop29h 05m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Mon 9/2

13:00-06:55

1 stop15h 55m

$843

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Cheapflights Insights

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 16 hours 1 minute. 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 $731
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $324
ANA
ANA
From $795
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $665

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Japan are AirAsia X, Air China 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 16 January 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 16 January 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
1,073 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,073 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,073 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,073 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,073 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
954 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,073 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
508 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

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?

    Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost $38, while return flights cost around $48.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $242, however they can be found for as little as $202.

  • 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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