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$304+ Cheap flights to Japan

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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 8 January 2026.

Mon 11/521:45SYD - FUK
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/509:00FUK - SYD
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$742
Tue 24/312:00SYD - FUK
1 stop31h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 1/413:55FUK - SYD
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1$761
Thu 7/511:00SYD - FUK
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 14/515:10FUK - SYD
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1$799
Sat 23/511:00SYD - NGO
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 10/617:00NGO - SYD
1 stop15h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1$807
Mon 11/520:30SYD - FUK
1 stop18h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 26/515:10FUK - SYD
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/1$813
Mon 18/510:05SYD - NGO
2 stops27h 55mChina Southern
Thu 21/514:00NGO - SYD
2 stops21h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$828

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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 8 January 2026.

Return from

$830

One-way from

$304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,352

Good round-trip deal

$846 or less

Good one-way deal

$442 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/3-2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • Sydney to Japan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Japan.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

08:10-12:05

2 stops29h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 1/2

14:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

$837

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

10:30-13:30

1 stop29h 00m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 9/2

09:20-06:15

2 stops18h 55m

$849

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

13:35-07:10

1 stop19h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 20/3

14:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

$850

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

20:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 9/2

09:20-12:20

1 stop25h 00m

$858

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

08:55-12:00

1 stop29h 05m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Fri 23/1

13:00-06:55

1 stop15h 55m

$873

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

08:55-12:00

1 stop29h 05m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Fri 6/2

13:00-06:55

1 stop15h 55m

$877

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

08:55-12:00

1 stop29h 05m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 4/2

13:00-06:55

1 stop15h 55m

$877

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

14:00-19:35

2 stops31h 35m

Fukuoka

Tue 17/3

13:55-10:05

1 stop18h 10m

$880

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

13:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/5

14:35-12:35

1 stop21h 00m

$894

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

11:30-15:10

1 stop28h 40m

Okinawa Naha

Sat 9/5

16:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

$910

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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 14 hours 47 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.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,236

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to Japan is United 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 8 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 8 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
1,060 reviews
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Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

OKA - HND

food is good international entertainment is best but not in okinwa to tokyo.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

OKA - HND

food is good international entertainment is best but not in okinwa to tokyo.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,124 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

OKA - HND

food is good international entertainment is best but not in okinwa to tokyo.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

OKA - HND

food is good international entertainment is best but not in okinwa to tokyo.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
949 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

OKA - HND

food is good international entertainment is best but not in okinwa to tokyo.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
498 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

OKA - HND

food is good international entertainment is best but not in okinwa to tokyo.

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 $46, while return flights cost around $48.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $241, however they can be found for as little as $201.

  • 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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