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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Japan from £291

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — FUK
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 December 2025.

Thu 4/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Sat 13/1215:00NRT - LGW
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Deal found 2/12£465
Wed 3/1217:15LHR - NRT
1 stop34h 45mChina Southern
Wed 10/1214:35NRT - LHR
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 2/12£466
Fri 5/1208:40LCY - NRT
1 stop18h 05mKLM
Wed 10/1213:35NRT - LCY
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/12£466
Fri 5/1207:30STN - HND
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1214:30HND - STN
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£468
Fri 5/1207:30STN - NRT
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1213:50NRT - STN
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£468
Thu 4/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Thu 11/1219:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/12£472
Tue 2/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 05mAir China
Sun 21/1219:30NRT - LGW
1 stop20h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/12£472
Thu 4/1211:05LGW - NRT
1 stop24h 40mAir China
Mon 15/1208:55NRT - LGW
1 stop31h 00mAir China
Deal found 1/12£473
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - HND
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 18/117:10HND - LGW
1 stop29h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12£475
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - NRT
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 18/114:25NRT - LGW
2 stops32h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12£475
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - HND
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 21/120:15HND - LGW
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12£475
Mon 1/1219:20LHR - HND
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1209:05HND - LHR
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£481

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£461

One-way from

£291

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£902

Good round-trip deal

£988 or less

Good one-way deal

£880 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Japan
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 3 December 2025.
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LondonTokyo

LCY - NRT

LCYNRT

London City

Mon 19/1

09:20-11:45

1 stop17h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 29/1

13:35-08:50

1 stop28h 15m

£464

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:30-20:55

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/3

13:50-14:00

1 stop33h 10m

£478

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

12:35-18:50

1 stop22h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 31/5

15:30-06:55

1 stop23h 25m

£513

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Fri 22/5

22:10-13:30

1 stop31h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 7/6

14:35-19:00

1 stop36h 25m

£542

LondonTokyo

LCY - NRT

LCYNRT

London City

Fri 16/1

08:40-11:45

1 stop18h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 28/1

13:35-08:10

1 stop27h 35m

£564

LondonTokyo

LCY - NRT

LCYNRT

London City

Thu 15/1

10:00-11:45

1 stop16h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 22/1

13:35-08:50

1 stop28h 15m

£569

LondonTokyo

LCY - NRT

LCYNRT

London City

Tue 13/1

08:40-11:45

1 stop18h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/2

13:35-07:15

1 stop26h 40m

£578

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

10:00-11:45

1 stop16h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/2

13:35-10:45

1 stop30h 10m

£583

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 1/3

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£584

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

21:10-18:00

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 26/2

19:00-19:10

1 stop33h 10m

£584

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Japan (average of £312). Flying from United Kingdom to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of £664). 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 3 December 2025.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight at midday.

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 16 December 2024.

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

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

About 13% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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.

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 3 December 2025.
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
1,635 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,635 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
178 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
127 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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
7,550 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,635 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

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 17h 25m. Fly via KLM, China Eastern, or Air China to get the fastest option. There are 5942 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 Juneyao Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £213. Hainan Airlines flights start at £214 while deals on China Eastern start at £250 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Japan (average of £312). Flying from United Kingdom to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of £664). 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£375Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£387Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£420Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£427Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£451Average£1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£577Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£613Average£1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£657Average£921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£658Average£884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£689Average£898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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