How long is the flight from Australia to Japan?

Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Air Niugini can get you from Australia to Japan in just under 13h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 20m. The distance from Australia to Japan is about 4863 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Japan that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Japan?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Japan.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 September 2026.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Japan?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Japan (average of £521). Flying from Australia to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of £888). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to JP?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Japan as you normally would.

How often are flights from Australia to Japan delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Australia and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Japan flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Japan flights?

Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Japan?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Japan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines and Jetstar from Australia to Japan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.3

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1,025 reviews

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6.0

Good

Manuelito,Mar 2026

SYD - MNL

Poor counter check in the staff are not accommodating slow customer service. I’ve have waiting two hour before the counters to open up and the lines were already long. The boarding gate again was late as usual to open up. I’m so disappointed to choose this airlines normally it was good before.

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Manuelito,Mar 2026

SYD - MNL

Jetstar

6.5

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Philippine Airlines

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Manuelito,Mar 2026

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How long is the flight from Australia to Japan?
Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Air Niugini can get you from Australia to Japan in just under 13h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 20m. The distance from Australia to Japan is about 4863 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Japan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Japan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Japan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Japan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Japan?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Japan (average of £521). Flying from Australia to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of £888). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to JapanExplore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 September 2026.

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Best flights from Australia to JapanDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Japan that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 September 2026.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Japan as you normally would.

How often are flights from Australia to Japan delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Australia and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Japan flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Japan flights?

Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Japan?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Japan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

See what other customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines and Jetstar from Australia to Japan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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