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 $42, while return flights cost around $50.

How much is a return flight to Japan?

A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $112, however they can be found for as little as $83.

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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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,504
Good round-trip deal	$843 or less
Good one-way deal	$427 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 12/611:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Fri 20/621:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$726

Tue 3/620:45SYD - KIX

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/621:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$728

Fri 1/812:50SYD - KIX

1 stop26h 45mScoot

Sun 10/815:50KIX - SYD

1 stop26h 40mScoot

Deal found 29/4$734

Thu 12/608:45SYD - KIX

1 stop30h 30mChina Southern

Fri 20/608:40KIX - SYD

1 stop22h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 29/4$735

Thu 5/608:15SYD - UKB

1 stop34h 45mJuneyao Airlines

Tue 10/619:00UKB - SYD

1 stop34h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 30/4$759

Fri 13/609:15SYD - FUK

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/618:00FUK - SYD

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$771

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Thu 12/611:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Fri 20/621:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$726

Tue 3/620:45SYD - KIX

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/621:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$728

Thu 12/608:45SYD - KIX

1 stop30h 30mChina Southern

Fri 20/608:40KIX - SYD

1 stop22h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 29/4$735

Fri 9/512:50SYD - KIX

1 stop26h 45mScoot

Sun 25/515:50KIX - SYD

1 stop26h 40mScoot

Deal found 29/4$743

Thu 5/608:15SYD - UKB

1 stop34h 45mJuneyao Airlines

Tue 10/619:00UKB - SYD

1 stop34h 15mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 30/4$759

Sun 25/520:30SYD - HND

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 10/608:40HND - SYD

1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/4$813

Thu 29/510:10SYD - HND

1 stop15h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Wed 11/615:05HND - SYD

1 stop15h 55mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 30/4$817

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Thu 12/611:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Fri 20/621:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$726

Tue 10/608:55SYD - HND

Nonstop9h 50mJapan Airlines

Fri 20/619:40HND - SYD

Nonstop9h 40mJapan Airlines

Deal found 28/4$948

Tue 27/511:05SYD - HND

Nonstop10h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 11/606:55HND - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,127

Sat 3/511:50SYD - HND

Nonstop9h 50mANA

Wed 7/522:45HND - SYD

Nonstop9h 40mANA

Deal found 30/4$1,296

Tue 20/511:50SYD - HND

Nonstop9h 50mVirgin Australia

Thu 22/508:35HND - SYD

Nonstop9h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$1,483

Thu 29/508:55SYD - HND

Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/606:55HND - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,493

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Thu 1/510:10SYD - NRT

1 stop35h 20mPhilippine Airlines

Sun 11/509:30NRT - SYD

1 stop21h 30mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 30/4$835

Thu 1/513:05SYD - NRT

1 stop18h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 14/522:30NRT - SYD

1 stop20h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$856

Mon 5/507:40SYD - KIX

1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 12/518:35KIX - SYD

1 stop15h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$907

Mon 5/511:50SYD - ITM

1 stop20h 35mANA

Mon 12/520:20ITM - SYD

1 stop12h 05mANA

Deal found 29/4$1,365

Thu 8/508:15SYD - KIX

1 stop13h 40mJuneyao Airlines

Sat 24/522:10KIX - SYD

1 stop31h 05mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 28/4$804

Thu 8/511:10SYD - KIX

Nonstop9h 40mJetstar

Sat 24/521:45KIX - SYD

1 stop23h 10mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$940

Fri 9/512:50SYD - KIX

1 stop26h 45mScoot

Sun 25/515:50KIX - SYD

1 stop26h 40mScoot

Deal found 29/4$743

Tue 13/512:50SYD - KIX

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/521:25KIX - SYD

Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$753

Tue 13/511:50SYD - UKB

1 stop21h 00mANA

Fri 16/521:15UKB - SYD

1 stop21h 00mANA

Deal found 28/4$1,358

Wed 14/511:25SYD - NRT

1 stop27h 20mXiamenAir

Sun 18/514:55NRT - SYD

1 stop17h 25mXiamenAir

Deal found 30/4$793

Wed 14/511:00SYD - OKA

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 18/514:30OKA - SYD

1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/4$1,062

Sat 17/510:15SYD - HND

1 stop29h 05mChina Southern

Mon 26/510:45HND - SYD

1 stop31h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 29/4$826

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SYD - KIX

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

11:10-19:50

Nonstop9h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 20/6

21:25-08:10

Nonstop9h 45m

$726

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

20:45-14:35

1 stop18h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 16/6

21:25-08:10

Nonstop9h 45m

$728

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

12:50-14:35

1 stop26h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 30/9

15:50-11:35

1 stop18h 45m

$734

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

08:45-14:15

1 stop30h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 20/6

08:40-08:25

1 stop22h 45m

$735

SydneyKobe

SYD - UKB

SYDUKB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

08:15-18:00

1 stop34h 45m

Kobe

Tue 10/6

19:00-06:15

1 stop34h 15m

$759

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

09:15-16:55

2 stops32h 40m

Fukuoka

Fri 20/6

18:00-20:00

2 stops25h 00m

$771

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

08:15-19:00

1 stop35h 45m

Fukuoka

Sun 15/6

20:00-06:15

1 stop33h 15m

$776

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

08:15-19:30

1 stop36h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/6

13:15-06:15

1 stop16h 00m

$790

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/8

12:50-18:10

2 stops30h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 9/9

08:15-11:35

1 stop26h 20m

$792

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

11:25-13:45

1 stop27h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 18/5

14:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

$793

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Japan takes 20 hours 15 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 Sunday evenings, 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 Jetstar.

ANA

From $605

Qantas Airways

From $594

Jetstar

From $344

Philippine Airlines

From $450

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

732 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA

8.3

Very Good

852 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

190 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,066 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 $42, while return flights cost around $50.
How much is a return flight to Japan?
A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $112, however they can be found for as little as $83.
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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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

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Rainfall 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.

To help decide which airline to fly to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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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