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£322+ 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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Japan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Mon 1/620:25
LHR
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KIX
1 stop16h 05m
Air China
Mon 15/609:05
KIX
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Air China
Deal found 5/2£400
Wed 22/421:20
LHR
-
KIX
1 stop36h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 14/519:00
KIX
-
LHR
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2£419
Sat 2/521:20
LHR
-
KIX
1 stop36h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 17/513:10
KIX
-
LHR
1 stop37h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2£423
Mon 11/521:20
LHR
-
KIX
1 stop36h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 17/513:10
KIX
-
LHR
1 stop37h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2£429
Tue 19/521:20
LHR
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KIX
1 stop15h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 4/609:30
KIX
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2£431
Mon 11/521:20
LHR
-
KIX
1 stop36h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 22/514:20
KIX
-
LHR
1 stop36h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2£434

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Find the latest flights to Japan in 2026, 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 7 February 2026.

Return from

£443

One-way from

£336

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£664

Good round-trip deal

£1,010 or less

Good one-way deal

£870 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 27/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • London to Tokyo
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • London to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

18:25-20:55

1 stop18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/6

13:50-06:40

1 stop24h 50m

£486

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

11:35-12:50

1 stop17h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 12/6

13:00-15:00

1 stop34h 00m

£486

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:35-15:50

1 stop20h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 28/5

14:30-15:10

1 stop32h 40m

£487

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:35-18:30

1 stop22h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 19/5

08:40-06:40

1 stop30h 00m

£487

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

18:05-12:50

1 stop34h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 15/6

10:55-15:00

1 stop36h 05m

£488

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

18:25-20:55

1 stop18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/6

13:50-15:00

1 stop33h 10m

£490

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

18:25-20:55

1 stop18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 12/6

13:50-15:00

1 stop33h 10m

£490

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

11:35-16:00

2 stops44h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 18/6

20:00-15:10

1 stop27h 10m

£495

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Mon 4/5

22:05-18:00

1 stop35h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 22/5

19:00-19:50

1 stop32h 50m

£643

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

22:05-18:00

1 stop35h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 26/5

19:00-20:00

1 stop33h 00m

£643

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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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 22 hours 47 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 30 March 2025.

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 Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Japan are Air China, China Eastern and Japan Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From £360
Air China
Air China
From £418
British Airways
British Airways
From £750
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £654

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Japan are Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern and Asiana 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 7 February 2026.
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 7 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
1,701 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,701 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,701 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,701 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,701 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,701 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,719 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,701 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

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, Asiana 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 £19, while return flights cost around £33.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £139, however they can be found for as little as £129.

  • 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. Chikuzeninari Hanasen is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

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