£264+ Cheap flights to Japan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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17 Oct — 24 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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 September 2025.

Return from

£501

One-way from

£264

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£735

Good round-trip deal

£884 or less

Good one-way deal

£857 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 12/1-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • London to Tokyo
22/1
  • 22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • London to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Japan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Japan.

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Mon 22/921:20LHR - KIX
2 stops31h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 12/1215:55KIX - LHR
2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£495
Wed 22/1011:35LGW - KIX
1 stop25h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 4/1113:10KIX - LGW
1 stop26h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£495
Sun 21/919:00LGW - KIX
1 stop34h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 28/909:30KIX - LGW
1 stop37h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£496
Thu 2/1018:00LGW - KIX
2 stops34h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 13/1019:00KIX - LGW
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£496
Sat 8/1121:00LHR - KIX
1 stop15h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 26/1109:20KIX - LHR
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£497
Sun 21/919:00LGW - KIX
2 stops33h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 2/1012:00KIX - LGW
1 stop35h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£497

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Fri 7/11

10:30-12:00

2 stops40h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 16/11

10:55-06:30

1 stop28h 35m

£504

LondonTokyo

STN - HND

STNHND

London Stansted

Sat 1/11

06:00-15:50

2 stops24h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 15/11

13:30-11:00

2 stops30h 30m

£507

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

10:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 16/3

20:15-06:30

1 stop19h 15m

£524

LondonOsaka

LGW - KIX

LGWKIX

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:30-11:00

1 stop15h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/11

15:55-14:00

2 stops31h 05m

£540

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

10:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 14/11

14:30-14:00

1 stop32h 30m

£541

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

06:45-15:50

2 stops24h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 15/11

14:30-17:25

2 stops35h 55m

£565

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 28/11

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£581

LondonOsaka

LHR - KIX

LHRKIX

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

21:10-14:05

1 stop31h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 29/11

17:20-19:10

1 stop34h 50m

£584

LondonOsaka

LGW - KIX

LGWKIX

London Gatwick

Tue 14/10

12:35-20:30

1 stop23h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 21/10

13:50-06:30

2 stops24h 40m

£603

LondonTokyo

STN - HND

STNHND

London Stansted

Fri 31/10

07:30-15:50

2 stops23h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 14/11

14:30-10:35

2 stops29h 05m

£606

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/9

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 21 hours 27 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Japan. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

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 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

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 17 September 2025.
The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

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 September 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

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, China Southern 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 £19, while return flights cost around £54.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £148, however they can be found for as little as £102.

  • 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 30 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 mi away from Fukuoka).

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