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1 Feb — 8 Feb1
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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 2 January 2026.

Wed 31/1221:25SYD - NRT
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Tue 6/116:40NRT - SYD
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,258
Wed 31/1221:25SYD - NRT
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sat 17/116:40NRT - SYD
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,330
Wed 31/1221:30SYD - NRT
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 8/213:00NRT - SYD
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/12$1,344
Wed 31/1221:25SYD - NRT
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/116:40NRT - SYD
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,378
Wed 31/1221:25SYD - NRT
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Thu 8/116:40NRT - SYD
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,392
Wed 31/1221:25SYD - NRT
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sat 24/116:40NRT - SYD
1 stop20h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,399

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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 2 January 2026.

Return from

$867

One-way from

$325

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,383

Good round-trip deal

$854 or less

Good one-way deal

$444 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 00m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/1
  • 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 ($158 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 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

SydneyOkinawa

SYD - OKA

SYDOKA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

11:00-15:30

1 stop29h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Sun 24/5

16:30-09:00

1 stop15h 30m

$766

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:30-16:00

1 stop20h 30m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 12/3

13:35-13:35

1 stop22h 00m

$779

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

10:05-13:00

2 stops27h 55m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sat 2/5

14:00-19:40

2 stops28h 40m

$786

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

Fukuoka

Sun 31/5

15:10-12:35

1 stop20h 25m

$809

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

10:15-07:55

1 stop22h 40m

Fukuoka

Fri 29/5

08:55-07:20

1 stop21h 25m

$840

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

10:15-07:55

1 stop22h 40m

Fukuoka

Sun 31/5

18:25-14:05

3 stops42h 40m

$888

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

10:05-19:45

3 stops34h 40m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sun 10/5

09:30-07:20

1 stop20h 50m

$911

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

10:30-13:20

1 stop28h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 6/2

09:30-08:05

1 stop20h 35m

$918

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

20:20-15:10

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 27/5

16:40-14:15

1 stop20h 35m

$921

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

08:15-12:00

1 stop28h 45m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Fri 29/5

13:00-06:15

1 stop16h 15m

$924

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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 15 hours 28 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.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $733
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $409
ANA
ANA
From $797
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $667

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 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 2 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
1,052 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,052 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,052 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,114 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,052 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
960 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,052 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
945 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,052 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
496 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
1,052 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

HND - LAX

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

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 $47, while return flights cost around $81.

  • 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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