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$348+ Cheap flights to Japan

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12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Return from

$725

One-way from

$348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,134

Good round-trip deal

$913 or less

Good one-way deal

$454 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/10-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • Sydney to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 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 12 September 2025.

Wed 8/1011:15SYD - FUK
2 stops22h 40mVietJet Air
Mon 20/1008:55FUK - SYD
1 stop21h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 10/9$654
Tue 16/920:45SYD - KIX
1 stop18h 50mScoot
Tue 23/915:50KIX - SYD
1 stop18h 45mScoot
Deal found 10/9$671
Tue 16/920:45SYD - KIX
1 stop18h 50mScoot
Mon 22/915:50KIX - SYD
1 stop18h 45mScoot
Deal found 10/9$685
Wed 5/1111:15SYD - NGO
1 stop23h 15mVietJet Air
Tue 18/1109:30NGO - SYD
1 stop20h 35mVietJet Air
Deal found 11/9$686
Tue 21/1022:15SYD - KIX
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Wed 29/1014:25KIX - SYD
1 stop27h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9$695
Sat 25/1022:15SYD - KIX
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Fri 31/1016:00KIX - SYD
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9$703

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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 12 September 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

11:15-07:55

2 stops22h 40m

Fukuoka

Mon 20/10

08:55-08:20

1 stop21h 25m

$654

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

11:15-07:55

2 stops22h 40m

Fukuoka

Mon 3/11

09:00-08:05

1 stop21h 05m

$683

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

21:25-06:10

2 stops58h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 29/10

08:50-18:50

1 stop32h 00m

$730

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

11:15-08:30

1 stop23h 15m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Mon 3/11

09:25-08:05

2 stops44h 40m

$745

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

12:20-15:00

1 stop28h 40m

Fukuoka

Sun 26/10

14:55-10:55

1 stop18h 00m

$757

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

08:35-19:00

1 stop36h 25m

Fukuoka

Sun 26/10

08:55-08:20

2 stops21h 25m

$787

SydneyFukuoka

SYD - FUK

SYDFUK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

20:05-20:00

2 stops25h 55m

Fukuoka

Mon 3/11

09:00-13:05

2 stops26h 05m

$790

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

11:25-12:05

2 stops26h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/12

14:35-14:55

1 stop22h 20m

$801

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

12:10-19:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 20/3

21:00-08:35

Nonstop9h 35m

$819

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

09:45-12:45

2 stops29h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 28/10

14:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

$834

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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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 15 hours 57 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 7 September 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 $493
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $273
ANA
ANA
From $532
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $446

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Japan are United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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 12 September 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 12 September 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
961 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
ANA
8.4
Very Good
961 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
961 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
961 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
961 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
961 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
961 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me

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?

    Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $66.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $88, however they can be found for as little as $80.

  • 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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