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5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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Flights to Japan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Japan

Sun 15/1121:30 -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 23/1115:05 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 1/11£553
Wed 25/1121:10 -
1 stop35h 50m
Thu 10/1219:00 -
1 stop33h 10m
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Wed 18/1122:00 -
1 stop30h 15m
Sun 29/1114:20 -
1 stop37h 15m
Deal found 1/11£554
Thu 19/1109:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sun 22/1115:05 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 2/11£555
Thu 3/1222:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Wed 16/1215:05 -
1 stop36h 30m
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Sun 8/1121:10 -
1 stop35h 50m
Sun 22/1119:00 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 2/11£555

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Return from

£552

One-way from

£300

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£630

Good round-trip deal

£905 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,082 or less
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 8/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • London to Tokyo
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  • 6/4-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • London to Japan
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LondonOsaka

LTN London Luton - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

LTNKIX

London Luton

Thu 15/4

06:20-14:35

2 stops48h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

LondonFukuoka

STN London Stansted - FUK Fukuoka

STNFUK

London Stansted

Fri 4/12

20:50-15:30

3 stops57h 40m

Fukuoka

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - HND Tokyo Haneda

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Thu 11/3

17:05-01:00

3 stops46h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£345

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Fri 26/2

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 11/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£563

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sun 28/2

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 6/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£565

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Tue 2/3

22:30-18:00

1 stop34h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£565

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Thu 18/2

22:30-18:00

1 stop34h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 11/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£566

LondonTokyo

LHR London Heathrow - NRT Tokyo Narita

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Thu 14/1

22:30-18:00

1 stop34h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 3/2

19:00-20:30

1 stop34h 30m

£566

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - NRT Tokyo Narita

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Wed 20/1

08:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/2

16:55-05:55

1 stop22h 00m

£672

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - HND Tokyo Haneda

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Tue 23/2

08:40-22:55

1 stop29h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/3

00:25-05:55

1 stop38h 30m

£675

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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 32 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 £419
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
From £824
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £363
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £461

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 Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, 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,China Southern, andAir China 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
1,964 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

SHA - HND

They had a delay caused by weather, but they tried to connect us to our next flight. Thanks.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,964 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,964 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

SHA - HND

They had a delay caused by weather, but they tried to connect us to our next flight. Thanks.
China Southern
7.5
Good
188 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,964 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

SHA - HND

They had a delay caused by weather, but they tried to connect us to our next flight. Thanks.
Air China
7.5
Good
168 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,964 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

SHA - HND

They had a delay caused by weather, but they tried to connect us to our next flight. Thanks.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,964 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

SHA - HND

They had a delay caused by weather, but they tried to connect us to our next flight. Thanks.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,283 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,964 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

SHA - HND

They had a delay caused by weather, but they tried to connect us to our next flight. Thanks.

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 £99.

  • 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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