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Cheap flights to Japan from £258

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Flights to Japan in 2024

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,032

Return from

£410

One-way from

£258
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Tokyo
One-way flight from London to Japan

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Japan on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 27 April 2024
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Cheap flights to Japan in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular Japan cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Japan in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Tokyo
Wed 1/511:35LGW - NRT
1 stop25h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 16/513:50NRT - LGW
1 stop24h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£438
Wed 1/511:35LGW - HND
1 stop25h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 14/520:00HND - LGW
1 stop18h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£439
Tue 28/521:20LHR - HND
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 16/620:00HND - LHR
1 stop30h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£443
Tue 28/521:20LHR - NRT
1 stop34h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 16/610:55NRT - LHR
1 stop39h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£446
Tue 28/521:20LHR - HND
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 13/608:40HND - LHR
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£447
Wed 1/511:35LGW - NRT
1 stop16h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 8/510:55NRT - LGW
1 stop27h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£450
Sun 12/521:20LHR - HND
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 11/608:40HND - LHR
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£450
Tue 28/521:20LHR - NRT
1 stop34h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 12/610:55NRT - LHR
1 stop39h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£452
Sun 12/521:20LHR - HND
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 11/608:40HND - LHR
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£463
Cheap flights to Osaka
Thu 30/521:20LHR - KIX
1 stop15h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 13/614:20KIX - LHR
1 stop36h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£472
Sat 11/520:50LHR - KIX
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Mon 20/515:55KIX - LHR
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£474
Wed 8/522:10LHR - KIX
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Wed 22/515:55KIX - LHR
1 stop34h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£479
Tue 28/511:45LGW - KIX
1 stop19h 40mAir China
Thu 6/613:30KIX - LGW
1 stop25h 25mAir China
Deal found 26/4£480
Sun 19/511:45LGW - KIX
1 stop16h 25mAir China
Wed 19/616:35KIX - LGW
1 stop22h 20mAir China
Deal found 26/4£488
Thu 30/511:45LGW - KIX
1 stop19h 40mAir China
Thu 13/613:30KIX - LGW
1 stop25h 25mAir China
Deal found 26/4£489
Sun 19/521:20LHR - KIX
1 stop15h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 19/609:30KIX - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£502
Wed 8/522:10LHR - KIX
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Mon 20/515:55KIX - LHR
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£504
Sun 19/511:45LGW - KIX
1 stop19h 40mAir China
Wed 19/616:35KIX - LGW
1 stop22h 20mAir China
Deal found 26/4£505
Cheap flights to Fukuoka
Sun 12/521:20LHR - FUK
1 stop15h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 11/609:30FUK - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£448
Sat 27/411:35LGW - FUK
1 stop25h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 1/518:15FUK - LGW
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£579
Sun 19/511:35LGW - FUK
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 23/509:30FUK - LGW
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£588
Sun 12/520:25LHR - FUK
2 stops33h 45mAir China
Tue 11/615:10FUK - LHR
2 stops36h 50mAir China
Deal found 26/4£626
Sun 26/511:45LGW - FUK
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Sun 2/615:10FUK - LGW
2 stops23h 25mAir China
Deal found 26/4£634
Sun 26/520:25LHR - FUK
2 stops33h 45mAir China
Sun 2/615:10FUK - LHR
2 stops36h 50mAir China
Deal found 26/4£653
Sun 12/521:20LHR - FUK
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/620:00FUK - LHR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£654
Wed 22/511:45LGW - FUK
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/617:55FUK - LGW
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£667
Sun 26/511:35LGW - FUK
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 2/618:15FUK - LGW
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£672

Japan 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Japan in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Japan in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 3/611:35LGW - NRT
1 stop16h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 17/616:55NRT - LGW
1 stop30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£413
Wed 12/611:35LGW - NRT
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 21/616:55NRT - LGW
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£414
Mon 3/611:35LGW - HND
1 stop20h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 17/620:00HND - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£414
Mon 3/611:35LGW - KIX
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 17/616:30KIX - LGW
1 stop30h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£414
Mon 3/611:35LGW - HND
1 stop20h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 17/620:00HND - LGW
1 stop27h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£414
Mon 3/611:35LGW - KIX
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 17/616:30KIX - LGW
1 stop30h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£414

One-way flights to Japan

Explore one-way flight options to Japan for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Japan. Book a round-trip flight to Japan instead by using the search form above.
Thu 16/508:50LGW - NRT
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£258
Fri 3/522:00LHR - KIX
2 stops30h 05mTianjin Airlines
Deal found 25/4£347
Tue 30/719:50LTN - FUK
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£438

Direct flights to Japan

Mon 27/513:00LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 24/613:05HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4£866
Mon 3/613:00LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 17/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£868
Sun 26/509:10LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 23/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4£870
Tue 21/513:00LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 4/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£870
Sat 1/609:10LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 12/613:05HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£872
Mon 3/609:10LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 17/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£873
Wed 22/509:10LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 6/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£874
Fri 14/609:10LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 29/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£874
Tue 4/609:10LHR - HND
Nonstop13h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 24/608:50HND - LHR
Nonstop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£875

Average price of flights to Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Japan is currently £347 while a return flight costs £538. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Japan (average of £588). Flying to Japan in August will prove the most costly (average of £1,323). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£470

February

£734

March

£720

April

£480

May

£706

June

£741

July

£982

August

£1,058

September

£913

October

£742

November

£599

December

£730

Peak season:

The peak times of the year are during the Japanese holidays, New Years and the Obon Festival in August. You can normally find rather cheap flights to Japan too as a lot of the locals are on holiday. The busiest times of the year are during the school holidays and festivals. You’ll find flight tickets are more expensive so make sure to book your flights to Japan in advance to secure a deal. Spring time is a beautiful time to visit and cheap flights to Japan are easier to come by and hotel accommodation is still affordable.

Off season:

The off season in Japan depends on how you perceive things, Spring and Autumn are classed as off season although they are very busy times of the year in regards to local celebrations, the Hanami celebration in Spring for example sees the parks bustling with people. January to April offers the cheapest flights to Japan as well as low tourism so can be a good time of year to find a reasonably priced escape.

Temperature and rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

6 - 27 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Japan. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

In order to find the cheapest flights to Japan you’ll need to book your flight tickets well in advance. Aim for at least 3 months in advance or even earlier if you are visiting during an event or festival as they will see the price of your flight tickets increase substantially. Mid-August offers a nice window to find cheap flights to Japan whilst most of the local Japanese are away on their own holidays. You’ll find some services might be unavailable due to this but you’ll also find cheaper hotel deals and cheaper flight tickets. If you are flexible with your dates and your location in Japan then you’ll find the cheapest flights to Japan just by searching around and comparing different months.

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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 27 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern and KLM. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
600 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

8.4
Very Good
600 reviews
8.4
Very Good
600 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
8.4
Very Good
600 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

8.1
Very Good
543 reviews
8.4
Very Good
600 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
8.4
Very Good
600 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

7.8
Good
2,061 reviews
8.4
Very Good
600 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya are the most popular flight destinations in Japan.

What is good to know if travelling to Japan?

  • An increasingly popular way of sleeping if you’re looking for accommodation in Japan is in a capsule. Check out 6 of the coziest capsule hotels in Japan for an interesting twist for your holiday.
  • One of the most beautiful time of year is during the Sakura season. One of the most beautiful time of year is during the Sakura season. This is when the country springs into blossom and everyone takes to the outdoors for “Hanami”.
  • Discover 10 free things to do in Oskaka and Kyoto if your flights to Japan take you to either of them.
  • A visit to Japan wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the hot springs. To find some of the best ones you’ll need to read this Guide to Japan’s hot springs.
  • How long is the flight to Japan?

    Flights from London to Tokyo, Japan: 11 hours 50 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Osaka, Japan: 13 hours 45 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Tokyo, Japan: 13 hours 45 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Osaka, Japan: 13 hours 55 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Japan?

    Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways provide cheap flights to Japan and all have their own benefits and cons. Ryanair and easyJet will by far offer the cheapest flights to Japan but at the sacrifice of comfort. You also need to be careful when booking your flight tickets during the Summer as you might notice the price of checked in baggage increase dramatically (sometimes more than the price of the flight ticket). British Airways aren’t the cheapest airline but they are comfortable to fly with, and you can get free snacks and drinks throughout your flights to Japan which is an added bonus. Once you’ve decided where you want to travel to in Japan you can start researching and comparing the different airlines to find yourself the best flight tickets.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Tokyo: Due to traffic jams and rush hour you may find the journey takes around 1 or 2 hours to get you to your hotel, however during quiet times of the day this will be a lot quicker. The airport has a train station you can jump onto to get to the city and it is relatively cheap to do so. The other option is a limousine bus which operates like a door to door drop off service. They aren’t as quick as the train but you can get practically to the door of your hotel with one. Lastly you could opt for a taxi, however the price of these can be 10 times the price of the bus, especially during traffic jams and rush hour where you are paying the driver to wait in the queue. Osaka: You can get a bus from outside the terminal 1 building. If you land at terminal 2 you can still buy your bus tickets but it’s best to jump on the free shuttle bus to terminal 1. From there simply purchase your tickets and hop onto the bus. It’ll take you to the bus station in the centre of Tokyo where you can get off to go searching for you hotel. Once you’ve booked your flights to Japan though it’s worth seeing if any hotels will provide you with airport transfers in with the price of your flight tickets as this will save you time and money. You can also get a train from the airport straight into Osaka centre so this is an option to if you’re not keen on the idea of a bus. Lastly you can get a taxi from outside of the arrivals Terminal. These are cheap compared to UK prices but still expensive when you compare it with the bus transport options. However if you are in a rush or have a lot of luggage they can be quite useful. You can cut the cost with a friend too which makes a taxi more worthwhile.

  • 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, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

    Sapporo Chitose Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose Airport typically cost £19, while return flights cost around £52.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £96, however they can be found for as little as £92.

  • 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 35 minutes).

  • Does Tokyo Narita Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Tokyo Narita Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Yes. Tokyo Narita Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Narita Airport Rest House is the closest property to Tokyo Narita Airport (0.0 mi away from Tokyo Narita Airport).

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