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$364+ Cheap flights to Japan

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18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, 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 19 March 2026.

Wed 15/420:50
SYD
-
KIX
2 stops23h 40m
AirAsia X
Tue 9/611:05
KIX
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
AirAsia X
Deal found 18/3$665
Sun 23/820:50
SYD
-
KIX
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/915:50
KIX
-
SYD
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$666
Thu 4/614:10
SYD
-
KIX
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/607:35
KIX
-
SYD
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$673
Sun 17/520:50
SYD
-
KIX
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/515:50
KIX
-
SYD
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$675
Tue 8/914:10
SYD
-
KIX
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/911:05
KIX
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$678
Sat 8/820:35
SYD
-
KIX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/811:05
KIX
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$680

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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 19 March 2026.

Return from

$682

One-way from

$361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,103

Good round-trip deal

$892 or less

Good one-way deal

$372 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 21/4-8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Sydney to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 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

Mon 8/6

10:15-08:30

1 stop23h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 12/6

09:30-07:20

1 stop20h 50m

$834

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

20:30-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 12/6

14:20-09:00

1 stop17h 40m

$860

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

08:15-12:05

1 stop28h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/6

13:20-06:15

1 stop15h 55m

$863

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

20:30-20:55

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/6

10:55-09:00

1 stop21h 05m

$867

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

10:15-14:30

2 stops29h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 22/8

20:55-19:35

2 stops21h 40m

$898

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

20:35-08:25

1 stop36h 50m

Okinawa Naha

Tue 5/5

16:10-09:35

1 stop16h 25m

$911

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

Fukuoka

Thu 28/5

13:55-12:35

1 stop21h 40m

$922

SydneySapporo

SYD - CTS

SYDCTS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

09:45-13:00

2 stops28h 15m

Sapporo Chitose

Sun 10/5

17:10-19:35

2 stops25h 25m

$932

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

20:50-20:50

2 stops25h 00m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 25/5

13:15-19:35

2 stops29h 20m

$967

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:15-07:55

1 stop22h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/6

08:55-07:20

1 stop21h 25m

$988

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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 2 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 $696
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $293
ANA
ANA
From $751
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $781

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

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 19 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 19 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
1,131 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,131 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,131 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,217 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,131 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,006 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,131 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
970 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,131 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
532 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,131 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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?

    Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost $45, while return flights cost around $55.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $107, however they can be found for as little as $107.

  • 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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