£327+ 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 26/4. 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 15 March 2026.

Sun 31/522:40
LHR
-
HND
1 stop14h 50m
Air China
Mon 15/614:00
HND
-
LHR
1 stop35h 40m
Air China
Deal found 10/3£518
Mon 11/518:00
LGW
-
HND
1 stop37h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 21/517:10
HND
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£519
Wed 15/422:40
LHR
-
HND
1 stop14h 50m
Air China
Thu 14/519:15
HND
-
LHR
1 stop30h 25m
Air China
Deal found 15/3£519
Wed 20/511:35
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop25h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 27/516:55
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3£519
Fri 29/518:00
LGW
-
HND
2 stops38h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 8/617:10
HND
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£519
Wed 28/1021:00
LHR
-
HND
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 11/1108:40
HND
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£519

Find flight deals to Japan

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 March 2026.

Return from

£518

One-way from

£356

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£897

Good round-trip deal

£1,121 or less

Good one-way deal

£999 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 31/5-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • London to Tokyo
9/4
  • 9/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • London to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£144 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026
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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Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 15 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Japan that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

11:35-20:55

1 stop25h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 13/5

10:55-15:00

1 stop36h 05m

£532

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

17:55-12:30

1 stop34h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 6/5

14:30-06:40

1 stop24h 10m

£570

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

18:00-12:50

1 stop34h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 7/5

10:55-06:40

1 stop27h 45m

£661

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

11:35-18:30

1 stop22h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 7/6

13:30-06:40

1 stop25h 10m

£668

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

18:00-18:30

1 stop16h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 5/6

13:30-06:40

1 stop25h 10m

£708

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:35-21:20

1 stop25h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 27/6

08:40-15:00

1 stop38h 20m

£714

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

21:45-12:35

1 stop30h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/6

17:40-07:00

1 stop21h 20m

£725

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Mon 11/5

20:45-12:35

1 stop31h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/6

17:40-07:00

1 stop21h 20m

£725

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

21:45-12:35

1 stop30h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 5/6

17:40-15:05

1 stop29h 25m

£736

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Thu 16/4

06:45-18:30

2 stops27h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 23/4

14:30-14:35

2 stops32h 05m

£748

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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Estimated return price
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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 49 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 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).

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 March 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 March 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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?

    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 £53.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £88, however they can be found for as little as £60.

  • 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 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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