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22 Nov — 29 Nov1
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Flights to Japan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Japan

Mon 23/1121:10 -
1 stop35h 50m
Thu 3/1219:00 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 22/10£550
Wed 2/1221:10 -
1 stop35h 50m
Wed 9/1219:00 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 20/10£551
Wed 18/1122:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Fri 4/1215:05 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 19/10£552
Mon 2/1121:10 -
1 stop35h 50m
Thu 12/1119:00 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 20/10£552
Wed 18/1122:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Thu 26/1115:05 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 20/10£553
Mon 23/1121:10 -
1 stop35h 50m
Mon 7/1219:00 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 21/10£553

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Return from

£550

One-way from

£327

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£941

Good round-trip deal

£904 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,152 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 23/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • London to Tokyo
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18/1-31/12
  • 18/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • London to Japan
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LondonOsaka

LTN London Luton - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

LTNKIX

London Luton

Mon 18/1

20:00-22:45

3 stops41h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£323

LondonTokyo

SEN London Southend - NRT Tokyo Narita

SENNRT

London Southend

Thu 14/1

17:20-13:40

2 stops35h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£337

LondonFukuoka

LGW London Gatwick - FUK Fukuoka

LGWFUK

London Gatwick

Fri 30/10

19:10-11:55

2 stops55h 45m

Fukuoka

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

22:30-18:00

1 stop34h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/12

19:00-20:30

1 stop34h 30m

£561

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 3/3

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 7/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£565

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Tue 16/2

22:30-18:00

1 stop34h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£598

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 18/11

19:00-20:30

1 stop34h 30m

£631

LondonNagoya

LGW London Gatwick - NGO Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

LGWNGO

London Gatwick

Fri 4/12

11:35-19:45

2 stops23h 10m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 10/12

10:40-06:30

2 stops28h 50m

£668

LondonNagoya

LGW London Gatwick - NGO Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

LGWNGO

London Gatwick

Tue 24/11

10:30-19:45

2 stops24h 15m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 10/12

09:00-06:30

2 stops30h 30m

£673

LondonNagoya

LGW London Gatwick - NGO Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

LGWNGO

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

07:00-17:30

3 stops25h 30m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 9/12

10:40-06:30

2 stops28h 50m

£688

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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 London to Japan takes 16 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in United Kingdom 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 London to Japan are Japan Airlines, Air China and British Airways.

Air China
Air China
From £421
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
From £829
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £365
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £464

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Japan are Virgin Atlantic, Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Japan by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches 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

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Japan is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines,Air China, andChina Southern to Japan to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
China Southern
7.4
Good
182 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
China Eastern
7.3
Good
245 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,267 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,943 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

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, Japan Airlines 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 £23, while return flights cost around £29.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £127, however they can be found for as little as £105.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, London offers the quickest one-way flight (13 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. Chikuzeninari Hanasen is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

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