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 $81.

How much is a return flight to Japan?

A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $73, however they can be found for as little as $63.

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 20 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. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 km away from Fukuoka).

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Flights to Japan in 2025

Return from	$751
One-way from	$353
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$975
Good round-trip deal	$854 or less
Good one-way deal	$464 or less

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45h 15m total
Sydney to Tokyo

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Tue 21/1021:25SYD - KIX

1 stop19h 10mScoot

Wed 29/1015:25KIX - SYD

1 stop25h 25mScoot

Deal found 27/8$684

Fri 7/1111:25SYD - KIX

1 stop35h 25mChina Southern

Sat 15/1108:40KIX - SYD

1 stop33h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 28/8$711

Tue 4/1111:25SYD - KIX

1 stop27h 30mChina Southern

Tue 11/1108:40KIX - SYD

1 stop22h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 28/8$713

Tue 9/912:50SYD - KIX

1 stop26h 45mScoot

Mon 15/915:50KIX - SYD

1 stop26h 40mScoot

Deal found 27/8$716

Tue 21/1021:25SYD - KIX

1 stop19h 10mScoot

Fri 7/1115:25KIX - SYD

1 stop19h 40mScoot

Deal found 28/8$717

Thu 13/1111:25SYD - KIX

2 stops26h 45mChina Southern

Sun 23/1114:25KIX - SYD

1 stop17h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 29/8$727

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Japan that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Thu 23/1009:45SYD - KIX

2 stops28h 25mChina Southern

Thu 30/1014:25KIX - SYD

1 stop27h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 27/8$720

Mon 15/911:25SYD - NRT

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/908:15NRT - SYD

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$756

Mon 16/206:20SYD - KIX

1 stop14h 45mJetstar

Mon 2/321:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 26/8$763

Sun 9/1120:05SYD - KIX

1 stop20h 05mScoot

Thu 4/1215:25KIX - SYD

1 stop25h 25mScoot

Deal found 26/8$776

Mon 8/910:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 18/901:55HND - SYD

1 stop29h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 28/8$849

Thu 30/1008:35SYD - HND

1 stop18h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Tue 11/1102:15HND - SYD

1 stop26h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 27/8$861

Wed 15/1012:20SYD - CTS

1 stop28h 30mHong Kong Airlines

Wed 22/1015:50CTS - SYD

1 stop17h 00mHong Kong Airlines

Deal found 26/8$875

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Thu 29/112:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Mon 23/221:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$814

Sat 15/1112:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Mon 15/1221:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$883

Tue 14/1012:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Mon 3/1121:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$961

Sat 18/1012:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Mon 3/1121:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$981

Sat 31/112:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Mon 9/221:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 27/8$987

Tue 9/911:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Mon 15/921:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$1,018

Tue 14/1012:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$1,041

Sat 18/1012:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$1,061

Thu 16/1012:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Mon 3/1121:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$1,081

Sat 8/1112:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Fri 14/1121:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$1,102

Sat 24/112:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Mon 16/221:00KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 35mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$1,107

Mon 1/920:55SYD - HND

Nonstop9h 50mANA

Fri 5/908:35HND - SYD

Nonstop9h 40mANA

Deal found 29/8$1,174

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Thu 28/811:50SYD - UKB

1 stop21h 00mANA

Tue 9/921:15UKB - SYD

1 stop21h 00mANA

Deal found 27/8$1,266

Fri 29/810:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Sun 31/801:55HND - SYD

1 stop29h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 27/8$780

Sat 30/810:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 15/915:05HND - SYD

1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 27/8$768

Sat 30/810:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Sat 13/901:55HND - SYD

1 stop29h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 27/8$779

Sun 31/810:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 15/915:05HND - SYD

1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 28/8$769

Mon 1/910:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Fri 5/915:05HND - SYD

1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 29/8$759

Mon 1/910:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 8/915:05HND - SYD

1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 26/8$786

Mon 1/920:55SYD - ITM

1 stop24h 20mANA

Mon 8/920:20ITM - SYD

1 stop12h 05mANA

Deal found 26/8$1,343

Tue 2/910:15SYD - UKB

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/919:00UKB - SYD

1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$979

Tue 2/908:15SYD - UKB

1 stop34h 45mJuneyao Airlines

Tue 9/919:00UKB - SYD

1 stop34h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 27/8$984

Wed 3/909:15SYD - KIX

1 stop25h 35mAirAsia X

Wed 10/911:05KIX - SYD

1 stop31h 55mAirAsia X

Deal found 28/8$766

Wed 3/909:15SYD - KIX

1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/914:30KIX - SYD

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$832

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Price

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

09:45-12:10

2 stops28h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 30/10

14:25-20:20

1 stop27h 55m

$720

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

10:15-13:55

2 stops28h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 15/9

14:40-19:25

1 stop27h 45m

$720

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

22:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/11

15:25-20:20

2 stops26h 55m

$720

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

11:25-12:10

2 stops26h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 23/11

14:25-09:25

1 stop17h 00m

$727

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

11:25-10:55

2 stops25h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 15/11

16:55-20:20

2 stops25h 25m

$731

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

11:25-13:45

1 stop27h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 24/9

08:15-11:35

1 stop26h 20m

$756

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

11:25-13:45

1 stop27h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 15/9

08:15-19:30

1 stop34h 15m

$756

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

09:15-10:10

2 stops25h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 19/9

11:10-20:00

2 stops31h 50m

$760

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

12:30-13:45

1 stop27h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 11/11

09:00-13:05

1 stop26h 05m

$762

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

06:20-19:05

1 stop14h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 2/3

21:00-08:35

Nonstop9h 35m

$763

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Japan takes 15 hours 12 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Japan are United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Japan 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

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?

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

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

941 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me

ANA

8.4

Very Good

941 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

941 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

977 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

941 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

941 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

905 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

941 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

469 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

941 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

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 $81.
How much is a return flight to Japan?
A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $73, however they can be found for as little as $63.
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 20 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. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 km away from Fukuoka).

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Temperature in Japan by month

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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 29 August 2025.

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 29 August 2025.

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.

FAQs about flying to Japan

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

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

How much is a return flight to Japan?

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

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