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$339+ Cheap flights to Japan

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— FUK
13 Feb — 20 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 14 January 2026.

Return from

$775

One-way from

$308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,357

Good round-trip deal

$857 or less

Good one-way deal

$445 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/1-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 55m 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 14 January 2026.

Wed 20/513:00
SYD
-
OKA
1 stop20h 25m
Scoot
Thu 28/509:30
OKA
-
SYD
1 stop25h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 13/1$740
Wed 3/620:30
SYD
-
OKA
1 stop20h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 13/616:30
OKA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$758
Tue 21/421:45
SYD
-
FUK
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/509:00
FUK
-
SYD
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$761
Tue 21/411:00
SYD
-
FUK
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 14/515:10
FUK
-
SYD
1 stop20h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1$769
Wed 28/121:50
SYD
-
HND
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/206:35
HND
-
SYD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$775
Mon 26/111:25
SYD
-
NRT
2 stops27h 50m
China Southern
Mon 16/214:15
NRT
-
SYD
2 stops28h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$775

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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 14 January 2026.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

Fukuoka

Thu 14/5

15:10-12:35

1 stop20h 25m

$769

SydneyTokyo

SYD - HND

SYDHND

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

10:05-14:00

2 stops28h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 25/5

15:45-19:40

2 stops26h 55m

$776

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

21:25-15:10

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 20/3

16:40-14:40

1 stop20h 00m

$797

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

21:25-15:10

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 14/3

16:40-14:40

1 stop20h 00m

$797

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

21:25-15:10

1 stop19h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 13/3

16:40-14:40

1 stop20h 00m

$799

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

12:00-13:30

1 stop27h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Sun 29/3

16:30-10:00

1 stop15h 30m

$800

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

08:55-12:00

1 stop29h 05m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Mon 9/2

13:00-06:55

1 stop15h 55m

$839

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

11:00-20:50

1 stop34h 50m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Fri 22/5

10:15-09:00

1 stop21h 45m

$860

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

12:35-15:00

1 stop28h 25m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 16/2

09:20-12:20

1 stop25h 00m

$861

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

12:15-08:05

1 stop20h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 10/5

15:50-11:45

1 stop18h 55m

$866

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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 16 hours 0 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 airline flying from Sydney to Japan is United Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $730
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $407
ANA
ANA
From $794
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $664

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Japan are AirAsia X, VietJet Air and China Southern.

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 14 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 14 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
1,072 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,072 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,072 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,072 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,072 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,072 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
507 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,072 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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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