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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Japan from £391

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — FUK
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 July 2026.

Sat 14/1121:30
LHR
-
HND
1 stop31h 35m
China Southern
Sat 5/1215:40
HND
-
LHR
1 stop35h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 2/7£635
Tue 25/811:10
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Mon 7/914:45
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 4/7£635
Thu 5/1109:50
LGW
-
HND
1 stop25h 10m
China Southern
Sun 22/1115:05
HND
-
LGW
1 stop24h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 5/7£635
Thu 12/1122:00
LHR
-
HND
1 stop37h 00m
China Southern
Wed 25/1110:45
HND
-
LHR
1 stop40h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 2/7£635
Fri 16/1022:05
LHR
-
NRT
1 stop35h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Fri 23/1019:00
NRT
-
LHR
1 stop32h 50m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 6/7£635
Sun 30/811:00
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Wed 9/914:45
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop23h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7£636
Sun 30/811:00
LGW
-
HND
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Mon 7/915:40
HND
-
LGW
1 stop30h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 3/7£636
Thu 10/922:10
LHR
-
HND
1 stop32h 10m
China Southern
Thu 15/1015:45
HND
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 2/7£636
Sat 12/922:05
LHR
-
NRT
1 stop35h 55m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sat 26/919:00
NRT
-
LHR
1 stop33h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 5/7£636
Tue 3/1110:30
LGW
-
NRT
1 stop25h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 24/1110:55
NRT
-
LGW
1 stop28h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/7£637
Wed 8/716:55
STN
-
NRT
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/718:00
NRT
-
STN
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£637
Sun 29/1120:25
LHR
-
HND
1 stop14h 25m
Air China
Sat 5/1214:20
HND
-
LHR
1 stop34h 35m
Air China
Deal found 2/7£637

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£635

One-way from

£391

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£999

Good round-trip deal

£921 or less

Good one-way deal

£866 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Japan
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Japan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

11:35-20:55

1 stop25h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 14/9

10:55-06:40

1 stop27h 45m

£684

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Tue 1/9

12:45-00:05

2 stops27h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 15/9

01:35-18:05

2 stops24h 30m

£722

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Sat 29/8

05:40-12:50

2 stops23h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 6/9

16:55-18:05

2 stops33h 10m

£722

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 17/11

10:30-12:50

1 stop17h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 28/11

13:00-06:30

1 stop26h 30m

£764

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Thu 3/9

06:00-12:45

2 stops22h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/9

11:40-14:35

3 stops34h 55m

£775

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Wed 9/9

05:40-19:10

2 stops29h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 26/9

22:25-23:40

2 stops33h 15m

£779

LondonTokyo

LTN - HND

LTNHND

London Luton

Sun 1/11

05:55-23:55

2 stops33h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 18/11

01:25-17:35

2 stops25h 10m

£790

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

21:00-12:50

1 stop30h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 28/11

16:55-17:30

1 stop33h 35m

£793

LondonTokyo

LHR - HND

LHRHND

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

13:55-07:55

2 stops33h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 6/12

09:55-21:35

2 stops20h 40m

£809

LondonTokyo

STN - NRT

STNNRT

London Stansted

Tue 24/11

17:20-08:40

1 stop30h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/12

10:10-16:20

1 stop39h 10m

£860

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from United Kingdom with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Japan

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Japan (average of £683). Flying from United Kingdom to Japan in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,079). 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 GB to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 July 2026.

When flying from United Kingdom to Japan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at midday.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Japan delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Kingdom to Japan, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to Japan. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Japan flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Eastern from the United Kingdom to Japan. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
Air China
7.3
Good
158 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,101 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,864 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

ICN - NRT

Terrible experience. The staff did not want to help out. Then they lost my bag and would not take responsibility. I’m still waiting for my belongings

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Japan?

    There are many flights that can get you from United Kingdom to Japan in 25h 20m. Fly via China Eastern, Scandinavian Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5968 mi between United Kingdom and Japan. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Japan one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £247. Air China flights start at £255 while deals on Juneyao Airlines start at £256 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Japan that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Japan?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Japan?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Japan (average of £683). Flying from United Kingdom to Japan in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,079). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£336Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£373Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest£387Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£404Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£479Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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KLMCheapest£488Average£1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest£554Average£1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£559Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£571Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£622Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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