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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

$900

One-way from

$394

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,633
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 20/2-6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Sydney to Tokyo
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • Sydney to Japan
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Sat 15/214:05SYD - KIX
1 stop25h 55mScoot
Sat 1/315:00KIX - SYD
1 stop27h 35mScoot
Deal found 16/1$816
Sun 31/812:50SYD - KIX
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/921:25KIX - SYD
Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$818
Thu 6/308:35SYD - KIX
1 stop34h 00mJuneyao Airlines
Fri 21/312:15KIX - SYD
1 stop16h 15mJuneyao Airlines
Deal found 16/1$819
Wed 11/606:10SYD - KIX
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Fri 20/621:25KIX - SYD
Nonstop9h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$822
Mon 20/1011:15SYD - KIX
1 stop22h 05mVietnam Airlines
Sun 2/1110:00KIX - SYD
1 stop21h 50mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/1$856
Fri 21/220:40SYD - NGO
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Thu 27/214:15NGO - SYD
1 stop23h 15mAir China
Deal found 17/1$871

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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 17 January 2025.

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SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

14:05-14:00

1 stop25h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 1/3

15:00-20:35

1 stop27h 35m

$816

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

08:35-16:35

1 stop34h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 21/3

12:15-06:30

1 stop16h 15m

$819

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

12:15-09:15

1 stop23h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 24/3

08:30-15:25

2 stops28h 55m

$824

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

13:30-12:50

1 stop25h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 28/2

13:50-11:00

1 stop19h 10m

$826

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

06:10-19:00

1 stop13h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 20/6

21:25-08:10

Nonstop9h 45m

$832

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

20:40-13:05

1 stop18h 25m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 27/2

14:15-15:30

1 stop23h 15m

$871

SydneyNagoya

SYD - NGO

SYDNGO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

16:30-13:05

2 stops22h 35m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 27/2

14:15-15:30

1 stop23h 15m

$880

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

14:15-07:35

1 stop18h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 22/6

09:30-08:15

1 stop21h 45m

$900

SydneyOsaka

SYD - KIX

SYDKIX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

10:15-07:20

1 stop22h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 18/5

10:00-12:15

1 stop25h 15m

$901

SydneyTokyo

SYD - NRT

SYDNRT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

13:30-13:25

2 stops25h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 22/3

13:00-11:00

1 stop20h 00m

$903

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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Travel insights for flights to Japan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Japan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Japan takes 17 hours 19 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 16 December 2024.

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 cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

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).

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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Japan, see what other customers have to say about Juneyao Airlines, Air China and T'way Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

  • 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, XiamenAir 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 $48, while return flights cost around $73.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $315, however they can be found for as little as $173.

  • 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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