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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Japan in 2025

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2025, 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 2 December 2025.

Return from

$857

One-way from

$392

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,605

Good round-trip deal

$866 or less

Good one-way deal

$432 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/3-1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Sydney to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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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 2 December 2025.

Wed 3/1217:35SYD - NRT
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1220:10NRT - SYD
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,034
Tue 2/1212:15SYD - KIX
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1213:25KIX - SYD
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,043
Wed 3/1217:35SYD - NRT
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1220:10NRT - SYD
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,044
Sat 6/1207:15SYD - NRT
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:40NRT - SYD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,049
Wed 3/1217:45SYD - NRT
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1220:10NRT - SYD
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,052
Tue 2/1212:15SYD - KIX
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1221:45KIX - SYD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,054

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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 2 December 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

21:30-15:30

1 stop20h 00m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 11/3

16:30-13:35

1 stop19h 05m

$792

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

12:00-15:00

1 stop29h 00m

Fukuoka

Wed 18/3

18:15-13:35

1 stop17h 20m

$843

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

12:10-19:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 17/3

21:45-22:05

1 stop22h 20m

$883

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

08:55-20:55

1 stop14h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 1/4

12:15-06:50

1 stop16h 35m

$884

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

12:00-13:30

1 stop27h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 18/3

14:30-10:00

1 stop17h 30m

$890

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

08:55-12:30

1 stop29h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 14/4

18:15-06:15

1 stop35h 00m

$892

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

08:55-12:30

1 stop29h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 13/4

12:15-06:15

1 stop17h 00m

$892

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

12:00-13:30

1 stop27h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 11/3

09:45-18:50

2 stops31h 05m

$933

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

11:35-20:10

1 stop34h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 22/3

09:30-09:50

1 stop22h 20m

$956

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

22:10-20:00

1 stop22h 50m

Fukuoka

Thu 14/5

19:10-10:45

1 stop14h 35m

$964

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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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 16 hours 37 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Japan. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

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.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $747
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $417
ANA
ANA
From $812
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $680

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 2 December 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 2 December 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.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
941 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,015 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support

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 $49, while return flights cost around $60.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $261, however they can be found for as little as $66.

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

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