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£326+ Cheap flights to Japan

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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 15 June 2026.

Sun 6/920:50
LGW
-
HND
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Mon 21/914:00
HND
-
LGW
1 stop36h 05m
Air China
Deal found 12/6£672
Sat 19/912:30
LHR
-
HND
1 stop32h 25m
Air India
Wed 30/911:50
HND
-
LHR
1 stop39h 10m
Air India
Deal found 13/6£672
Sat 29/822:05
LHR
-
NRT
1 stop35h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 12/919:00
NRT
-
LHR
1 stop33h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 12/6£672
Thu 5/1109:50
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop18h 25m
China Southern
Wed 18/1114:20
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 14/6£673
Fri 9/1011:00
LGW
-
HND
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Thu 15/1010:45
HND
-
LGW
1 stop27h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£673
Mon 22/613:15
LHR
-
HND
1 stop32h 40m
Air India
Thu 23/711:50
HND
-
LHR
1 stop39h 10m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£673

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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 15 June 2026.

Return from

£672

One-way from

£353

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£699

Good round-trip deal

£1,187 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,232 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 6/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • London to Tokyo
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • London to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonTokyo

LHR - HND

LHRHND

London Heathrow

Sun 11/10

12:30-04:55

1 stop32h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 29/10

10:30-20:30

1 stop43h 00m

£713

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 16/11

10:30-12:50

1 stop17h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 28/11

13:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

£754

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

22:05-18:00

1 stop35h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 12/7

19:00-19:50

1 stop32h 50m

£763

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 6/11

17:00-18:30

1 stop16h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 24/11

20:15-14:00

1 stop26h 45m

£778

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

17:00-18:30

1 stop16h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 11/11

20:15-06:30

1 stop19h 15m

£779

LondonOsaka

LHR - KIX

LHRKIX

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

16:35-09:40

1 stop33h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/11

10:50-14:20

1 stop36h 30m

£781

LondonOsaka

LHR - KIX

LHRKIX

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

21:00-21:00

1 stop15h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 22/11

13:10-17:30

1 stop37h 20m

£784

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Wed 2/9

06:15-20:55

2 stops30h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 11/9

19:45-19:15

3 stops31h 30m

£812

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 15/11

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£831

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Sun 5/7

05:40-12:50

2 stops23h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 10/7

13:00-11:00

2 stops30h 00m

£836

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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 23 hours 16 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.

Weekly flight availability to Japan

The most flights from London to Japan are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 China Eastern.

Air China
Air China
From £426
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £374
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
From £715
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From £650

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

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

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).

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Japan. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2026.

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 at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 15 June 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 15 June 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
1,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
1,838 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
7.3
Good
155 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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
8,050 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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, Shenzhen Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

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

    Fukuoka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Fukuoka typically cost £4, while return flights cost around £29.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £367, however they can be found for as little as £146.

  • 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 Tokyo Haneda have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Tokyo Haneda?

    Yes. Tokyo Haneda has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. First Cabin Haneda Terminal 1 is the closest property to Tokyo Haneda (0.0 mi away from Tokyo Haneda).

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