Q: Can I fly back to Australia from Japan?

Returning to Australia from Japan COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Japan are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Japan are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Japan . At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

Accepted Answer

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in Japan is Tokyo, followed by Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Question 2

When is the best time to book a flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan has an eclectic mix of climates, so it’s a good idea to know what to expect before you choose dates for your flight tickets. Northern Japan experiences four distinct seasons, while southern Japan is subtropical. Choose to travel late March/early April or late October/early November to avoid the worst of the crowds, comfortable weather and for cherry blossoms and autumn colours. If you’re flying into Tokyo, choose a seat on the right hand side of the plane for views of the city and Mount Fuji.

Question 3

Which day is cheapest to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Japan. Sunday is likely to be the most costly.

Question 4

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Japan trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.

Question 5

How popular are flights to Japan this year?

Accepted Answer

This year has seen a 211% increase in flight searches for Japan.

Question 6

Can I fly back to Australia from Japan?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Australia from Japan

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Japan are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Japan are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Question 7

Can I fly to Japan from Australia right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Australia to Japan

Most visitors from Australia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Japan.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Japan.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering Japan.

Documents
Written Pledge Form - A document to get commitment on taking necessary measures to ensure that quarantine and other necessary health measures are properly observed

Quarantine Questionnaire - Fill out the quarantine questionnaire and save the issued QR code.

Certificate of Testing - All those who enter, re-enter or return to Japan (including Japanese nationals) are requested to submit a certificate of negative test result of pre-entry COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departing from the country/region where travelers stay when entering Japan.

My SOS and COCOA Mobile Apps - Emergency and Contact Tracing Apps

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Japan. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 9

When is the best time to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Peak seasonA visit to Japan is on many an Australian’s bucket list. This fascinating country is rich in both tradition and high-tech goods; Japanese people are famous for their many rituals, not to mention their mind-boggling array of gadgets. For travellers arriving on cheap flights to Japan, at first it can be an overwhelming experience especially if arriving in Tokyo, one of the most populous cities in the world. Book flight tickets well in advance if visiting during one of the peak tourist periods which coincide with Japan’s national holidays: New Year, Golden Week (29 April to 5 May) and the Obon Festival (mid-August). School holidays (mid-July to August) also make cheap flights to Japan and accommodation more difficult to secure.Off SeasonSouthern Japan’s rainy season commences mid-June, and is followed by a very hot and humid summer, this is punctuated by the typhoon season which finishes by mid-September. Most travellers avoid this period as the sightseeing is sticky and uncomfortable. Winter in northern Japan is bitter with heavy snowfall in the mountains. But if you don’t mind the cold, and want to soak in the hot springs, then early December is when the cheapest flights to Japan are available.Shoulder SeasonPlum and cherry blossom trees in spring are a famous sight and worth booking flights to Japan for. At the other end of the spectrum, autumn visits for the stunning foliage also make cheap flight tickets sought after.

Question 10

When is the best time to book a flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan has an eclectic mix of climates, so it’s a good idea to know what to expect before you choose dates for your flight tickets. Northern Japan experiences four distinct seasons, while southern Japan is subtropical. Choose to travel late March/early April or late October/early November to avoid the worst of the crowds, comfortable weather and for cherry blossoms and autumn colours. If you’re flying into Tokyo, choose a seat on the right hand side of the plane for views of the city and Mount Fuji.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Flights From Sydney to Japan – 9 hrs 30 minsFlights From Melbourne to Japan – 10 hrs 30 minsFlights From Brisbane to Japan – 8 hrs 50 minsFlights From Perth to Japan – 9 hrs 55 mins

Question 12

Which airlines operate flights to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan Airlines is the national carrier and offers daily cheap flights to Tokyo and Osaka from Sydney. Other airlines that operate flights to Japan are: China Southern, Air Asia, Qantas, Thai Airways and Jetstar. If you’re flying from Adelaide, Brisbane, the Gold Coast or Cairns then Jetstar offers direct and indirect flights to Japan but you’ll pay more for flight tickets in general.

Question 13

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Passengers arriving on cheap flights to Japan will land at either Narita International Airport (NRT) (near Tokyo) or Kansai Airport (KIX) (near Osaka). Both airports are well-equipped with excellent public transport networks. Narita Airport has the JR Narita Express (NEX) which will get you into the city in just under an hour. Buses and taxis are alternative options but will take longer due to traffic. From Kansai Airport you can access Osaka city by train (JR and Nankai lines) or bus (visit the Kansai Airport Limousine Bus information desk inside the arrivals area), taxis are the most expensive option in Japan.

Popular in	August	High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	$1,487	Average for return flights in August 2022
Return from	$725	From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo
One-way from	$416	One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Japan

Cheap flights to Japan

Flights to Japan in 2022

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.