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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Japan from £286

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — FUK
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£461

One-way from

£286

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£563

Good round-trip deal

£994 or less

Good one-way deal

£924 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Japan
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£129 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 November 2025
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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 21 November 2025.

Sun 23/1121:15LHR - KIX
1 stop31h 10mHainan Airlines
Sat 29/1114:30KIX - LHR
1 stop36h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/11£462
Mon 24/1121:30LHR - KIX
1 stop31h 25mChina Southern
Sun 30/1115:25KIX - LHR
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£463
Thu 20/1121:30LHR - KIX
1 stop31h 25mChina Southern
Thu 27/1115:25KIX - LHR
1 stop35h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11£471
Sun 30/1121:00LHR - KIX
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 5/1216:30KIX - LHR
1 stop34h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£475
Mon 24/1110:30LGW - NRT
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1215:20NRT - LGW
3 stops48h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£478
Mon 24/1110:30LGW - HND
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1208:40HND - LGW
1 stop30h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£478
Tue 25/1110:30LGW - HND
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 28/1117:10HND - LGW
1 stop22h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11£479
Mon 1/1221:00LHR - HND
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1217:10HND - LHR
1 stop33h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£479
Mon 24/1121:00LHR - NRT
1 stop33h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1213:00NRT - LHR
1 stop37h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£479
Sun 30/1110:30LGW - NRT
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 4/1210:55NRT - LGW
1 stop36h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£480
Mon 1/1210:30LGW - HND
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 13/1208:40HND - LGW
1 stop38h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11£480
Mon 8/1221:00LHR - HND
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 26/117:10HND - LHR
1 stop33h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£480

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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 21 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Japan that are best for you.

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Price

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 30/11

17:00-13:25

2 stops59h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 4/12

10:55-06:30

1 stop28h 35m

£495

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 13/3

17:00-20:50

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 24/3

20:15-14:00

1 stop26h 45m

£523

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

12:35-20:00

1 stop23h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 25/5

19:20-06:35

1 stop19h 15m

£545

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Thu 4/12

20:50-13:40

2 stops31h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 18/12

15:00-14:00

2 stops32h 00m

£545

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-17:25

1 stop20h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 27/5

19:20-06:35

1 stop19h 15m

£545

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

12:35-20:00

1 stop23h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 25/5

19:20-06:35

1 stop19h 15m

£545

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

12:35-17:25

1 stop20h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 25/5

19:20-06:35

1 stop19h 15m

£545

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

12:35-20:00

1 stop23h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 25/5

19:20-06:35

1 stop19h 15m

£545

LondonTokyo

LTN - NRT

LTNNRT

London Luton

Tue 2/12

06:50-13:40

2 stops21h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 16/12

15:15-12:05

2 stops29h 50m

£552

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

10:30-15:50

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/12

17:10-06:30

1 stop22h 20m

£552

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Japan

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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 £315). Flying from United Kingdom to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of £631). 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 21 November 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 8% 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.

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

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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 21 November 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
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
1,623 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
1,066 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
126 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
7,533 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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 23h 25m. Fly via China Eastern, Air China, or Shenzhen 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 Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £340. Shenzhen Airlines flights start at £356 while deals on China Eastern start at £360 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 £315). Flying from United Kingdom to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of £631). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£383Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Juneyao AirlinesCheapest£391Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£424Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£431Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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FinnairCheapest£456Average£1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£583Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£615Average£869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£670Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£675Average£1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£680Average£939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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