What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Japan is November . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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, China Southern 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 £17, while return flights cost around £55.

How much is a return flight to Japan?

A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £186, however they can be found for as little as £147.

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 30 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. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

£603+ Flights to Japan

Flights to Japan in 2025

Return from	£486
One-way from	£331
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£755
Good round-trip deal	£972 or less
Good one-way deal	£1,007 or less

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10/3-19/3
2 total stops
44h 35m total
London to Tokyo

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54h 10m total
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Mon 3/321:00LHR - KIX

2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 13/313:50KIX - LHR

2 stops33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1£475

Fri 7/310:30LGW - KIX

1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 14/310:00KIX - LGW

2 stops37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/1£479

Mon 26/520:50LHR - KIX

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Tue 10/615:25KIX - LHR

1 stop35h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 20/1£482

Mon 24/221:00LHR - KIX

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/319:50KIX - LHR

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£485

Mon 10/310:30LGW - NRT

1 stop18h 55mChina Eastern

Wed 19/313:50NRT - LGW

1 stop25h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/1£486

Sun 18/520:50LHR - HND

1 stop33h 25mChina Southern

Tue 3/615:45HND - LHR

1 stop34h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 20/1£486

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Mon 3/321:00LHR - KIX

2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 13/313:50KIX - LHR

2 stops33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1£475

Mon 26/520:50LHR - KIX

1 stop33h 05mChina Southern

Tue 10/615:25KIX - LHR

1 stop35h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 20/1£482

Thu 13/310:30LGW - HND

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/313:30HND - LGW

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£490

Thu 20/211:40LGW - NRT

1 stop24h 05mAir China

Sun 9/309:00NRT - LGW

1 stop30h 55mAir China

Deal found 21/1£499

Fri 16/522:05LHR - KIX

2 stops30h 50mShenzhen Airlines

Sun 25/515:05KIX - LHR

1 stop36h 45mShenzhen Airlines

Deal found 20/1£549

Sun 16/321:50LHR - HND

2 stops42h 10mTianjin Airlines

Thu 27/302:15HND - LHR

2 stops26h 25mTianjin Airlines

Deal found 21/1£577

Tue 18/216:40LCY - HND

1 stop33h 40mITA Airways

Wed 26/213:20HND - LCY

1 stop30h 40mITA Airways

Deal found 20/1£735

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Tue 3/609:20LHR - HND

Nonstop13h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 17/613:05HND - LHR

Nonstop14h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/1£894

Wed 5/208:35LHR - HND

Nonstop13h 50mJapan Airlines

Thu 13/209:50HND - LHR

Nonstop14h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 20/1£909

Thu 15/519:00LHR - HND

Nonstop14h 15mANA

Thu 5/609:55HND - LHR

Nonstop14h 25mANA

Deal found 21/1£931

Tue 13/519:20LHR - HND

Nonstop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/508:50HND - LHR

Nonstop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£955

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Thu 30/117:40LHR - KIX

1 stop37h 20mAir China

Wed 26/217:10KIX - LHR

1 stop33h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/1£499

Fri 31/110:30LGW - NRT

1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern

Tue 18/213:50NRT - LGW

1 stop25h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1£492

Sat 1/208:55LGW - FUK

2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 9/215:05FUK - LGW

2 stops48h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1£2,324

Wed 5/205:55STN - FUK

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/208:55FUK - STN

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£903

Wed 5/208:30LCY - FUK

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/209:00FUK - LCY

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£1,144

Mon 10/217:50LHR - HND

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 20/214:30HND - LHR

1 stop32h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1£494

Wed 12/216:40LCY - FUK

2 stops38h 35mITA Airways

Wed 26/209:00FUK - LCY

2 stops35h 00mITA Airways

Deal found 21/1£1,363

Mon 17/221:00LHR - KIX

2 stops53h 55mHainan Airlines

Tue 18/314:00KIX - LHR

2 stops29h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 21/1£684

Tue 18/220:20LGW - NRT

1 stop31h 55mChina Southern

Mon 24/214:20NRT - LGW

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 20/1£494

Tue 18/221:00LHR - NRT

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/220:40NRT - LHR

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£539

Wed 19/208:00STN - NRT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/219:30NRT - STN

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1£524

Wed 19/211:40LGW - FUK

1 stop18h 15mAir China

Wed 26/215:55FUK - LGW

1 stop24h 00mAir China

Deal found 20/1£504

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Fri 14/211:45STN - NRT

3 stops57h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£341

Tue 18/220:50LHR - KIX

3 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£331

Tue 18/320:20LGW - FUK

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1£309

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LondonOsaka

LGW - KIX

LGWKIX

London Gatwick

Fri 7/3

10:30-15:20

1 stop19h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 14/3

10:00-14:00

2 stops37h 00m

£479

LondonOsaka

LHR - KIX

LHRKIX

London Heathrow

Sun 23/2

21:00-14:45

2 stops32h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 16/3

19:50-19:10

2 stops32h 20m

£481

LondonOsaka

LHR - KIX

LHRKIX

London Heathrow

Sun 2/3

21:00-14:45

2 stops32h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/3

13:50-13:55

2 stops33h 05m

£481

LondonOsaka

LHR - KIX

LHRKIX

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

22:00-12:45

1 stop29h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 28/2

15:55-17:55

1 stop35h 00m

£483

LondonTokyo

LHR - HND

LHRHND

London Heathrow

Sun 18/5

20:50-14:15

1 stop33h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 3/6

15:45-18:30

1 stop34h 45m

£486

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

10:30-14:25

1 stop18h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 19/3

13:50-06:30

1 stop25h 40m

£486

LondonTokyo

LHR - NRT

LHRNRT

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

17:15-13:00

1 stop34h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/3

14:30-18:15

1 stop36h 45m

£486

LondonTokyo

LHR - HND

LHRHND

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

21:00-18:30

1 stop36h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 26/3

16:40-17:30

2 stops33h 50m

£487

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 18/2

20:20-13:15

1 stop31h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 24/2

14:20-17:20

1 stop36h 00m

£494

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

17:00-20:55

1 stop18h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 23/3

16:30-06:30

1 stop23h 00m

£498

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Travel insights for flights to Japan

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from London to Japan takes 23 hours 11 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Japan are British Airways, Air China and China Eastern.

British Airways

From £1,007

Air China

From £476

China Eastern

From £457

Asiana Airlines

From £936

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Japan are China Eastern, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines.

Rainfall in Japan 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as British Airways, Air China and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,449 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

737 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya are the most popular flight destinations in 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, China Southern 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 £17, while return flights cost around £55.
How much is a return flight to Japan?
A return flight to Japan will typically cost around £186, however they can be found for as little as £147.
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 30 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. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

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Rainfall in Japan by month

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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 January 2025.

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as British Airways, Air China and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya are the most popular flight destinations in Japan.

Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

How much is a return flight to Japan?

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

Does Fukuoka have car hire?

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