£334 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan

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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Japan

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop£522
Osaka
Osaka1 stop£447
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop£511
Okinawa
Okinawa3 stops£504
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop£729
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops£1,109
Komatsu
Komatsu2 stops£854
Okayama
Okayama2 stops£805
Miyazaki
Miyazaki3 stops£989
Matsuyama
Matsuyama2 stops£621
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop£522
Osaka
Osaka1 stop£447
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop£511
Okinawa
Okinawa3 stops£504
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop£729
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops£1,109
Komatsu
Komatsu2 stops£854
Okayama
Okayama2 stops£805
Miyazaki
Miyazaki3 stops£989
Matsuyama
Matsuyama2 stops£621

Book Cheap Heathrow to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Japan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Japan

Mon, 20 Apr - Thu, 7 May
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 21:00
LHR
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KIX
15h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
09:30 - 18:40
KIX
-
LHR
17h 10m
1 stop
£447China Eastern
Sun, 26 Apr - Mon, 11 May
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 21:00
LHR
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KIX
15h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
09:30 - 18:40
KIX
-
LHR
17h 10m
1 stop
£448China Eastern
Sun, 26 Apr - Wed, 13 May
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 21:00
LHR
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KIX
15h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
09:30 - 18:40
KIX
-
LHR
17h 10m
1 stop
£449China Eastern
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Air China Logo
22:40 - 12:40
LHR
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KIX
30h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
16:45 - 20:15
KIX
-
LHR
35h 30m
2 stops
£468Air China
Mon, 15 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
Air China Logo
20:25 - 20:30
LHR
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KIX
16h 05m
1 stop
Air China Logo
09:05 - 17:40
KIX
-
LHR
16h 35m
1 stop
£474Air China
Wed, 10 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun
Air China Logo
22:40 - 12:40
LHR
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KIX
30h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
16:45 - 20:15
KIX
-
LHR
35h 30m
2 stops
£476Air China
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 14:00
LHR
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HND
33h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:45 - 18:05
HND
-
LHR
34h 20m
1 stop
£533China Southern
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 - 15:20
LHR
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CTS
19h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:40 - 15:15
CTS
-
LHR
30h 35m
1 stop
£862Cathay Pacific
Thu, 14 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Japan Airlines Logo
09:10 - 10:45
LHR
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ITM
17h 35m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
18:25 - 06:25
ITM
-
LHR
20h 00m
1 stop
£892Japan Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Japan Airlines Logo
09:10 - 10:45
LHR
-
ITM
17h 35m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
18:25 - 06:25
ITM
-
LHR
20h 00m
1 stop
£896Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from London Heathrow Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at £948 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £948.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

The average price for all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,157 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,307.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at £842 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan is November, when tickets cost £753 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,107 and £1,099 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Japan

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£334
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Okinawa

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • What flight routes are operating out of London Gatwick Airport?

    If you're planning to fly out of Gatwick Airport, Turkish Airlines offers flights to Haneda with a reasonable travel time and a single stopover in Istanbul en route. Emirates operates a couple of flights heading from Gatwick to Kansai with a stopover at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

  • Are there direct flights from London to Japan?

    You'll be glad to know there are a couple of direct flights heading to Japan from London Heathrow. The only direct flights from London head to Haneda Airport and are typically more expensive than flights with a single stopover. Japan Airlines, British Airways, and ANA are three of the airlines that offer direct flights.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from London to Japan?

    As a UK national travelling with a full British passport, you'll be able to enter the country for up to 90 days without needing to apply for a visa. You may only enter for tourist purposes in this case. If you wish to do business or stay longer than 90 days, you will need to contact the local embassy and find out about the required visa. Bear in mind, if you're travelling without a visa, you may be asked to provide proof of onward travel.

  • What facilities and services does Narita Airport offer those with mobility issues?

    Narita Airport is committed to providing the best service possible to all passengers. If you have mobility issues, you'll have access to services like special information counters, multi-purpose restrooms, wheelchair rental, electric walkers, electric carts, a help strap, as well as barrier-free facilities. Consider contacting the airport and airline beforehand to ensure you receive the assistance you need.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London Heathrow Airport to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Japan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Japan

  • If you're planning flights from London to Japan, you'll typically have the choice of three airports in London to depart from for this route. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers more frequent options and is a much larger and more established airport, which often leads to longer wait times. London City (LCY) operates some of the quickest flights with a single stopover in Amsterdam and is also the closest airport to the city centre. If you're flying to Haneda, London Gatwick (LGW) or London City are the best options.
  • The three most well-known and major airports in Japan are Narita International Airport (NRT), Haneda Airport (HND) and Kansai International Airport (KIX). The first two are based in Tokyo and the best choices if you're heading to the city or visiting eastern Japan, while Kansai is based in Osaka and serves Kyoto and western Japan.
  • If you're flying to Tokyo, you'll find that the most frequent flights head to Narita International while only a couple of flights head to Haneda. Flights to Haneda are typically more expensive and the airport is also much busier than Narita, which could mean longer wait times.
  • Kansai Airport is very accommodating when travelling with children. The airport offers a wide range of services and facilities, including a kid's play area at the International Gate Area Centre, baby rooms with baby-changing facilities, loaner strollers, baby chairs and children's seats.
  • If you're flying from London to Haneda, the most common airlines operating this route are Japan Airlines and Turkish Airlines, making them a safe bet if you're on a tight schedule.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1744 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Crew hospitality was as expected of a Japanese carrier, however the foods were lacking. The dinner options provided all contained pork and the breakfast was lacking in both quality and volume. I was starving throughout the trip.

4.0 OkayPutri Arum, Mar 2026
CGK - NRT
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Crew hospitality was as expected of a Japanese carrier, however the foods were lacking. The dinner options provided all contained pork and the breakfast was lacking in both quality and volume. I was starving throughout the trip.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

Not as good as I expected, I couldn't use the screen to watch movies or anything else because it wasn't 'STEADY' AT ALL, it moved every single time that the passenger who sat on that seat moved, that caused me fell dizzy and nauseous when I tried to use it, so I ended up with only sleeping and eating with no entertainment all my haul flight on premium economy seat, plus the passenger who sat next to me, she just loved to spread her very long hair down on my shoulder, face, arm, sometimes her hair just whacked my face till I really wanted to offer her my hairband!, super annoying 😑 and that my bad experience with that flight.

The flights were on time and the cabin crew were very nice. The only downside was that the food was not good.

Good pilot and crew. No food or beverage on this flight Entertainment is via own device thru plane's wifi.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

Excellent service, excellent food and beverage options, plenty of leg room

Checking in as an international flyer is a bit tedious

In economy, very cramped. Once the front seat was reclined it was almost impossible to get in and out of our seat. The personnel was excellent.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

I wear hearing aids in both ears the infotainment system is hard to hear.

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

The bed was alright in business class. Food variety and quality were not up to the mark compared to the business class airfare.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

The flight was just ok, but the vendor made it exceptio ally bard to manage my own reservation and would not give me access. The blocked all of the one time pins to come to their email address which caused me.to go through them eceryrime to get seats see rhe reservation and even get wheelchair access for my sick 71 year old uncle. They only xommunicates via a bot which gave me incorrect info. I thought this was Kayak and not underprivileged. They ruined his trip, did not get him aisle seats and made it impossible to purchase extra leg room. It was a horrible experience. He was taken to hospital on arrival only to find he had blood clots and pnemonia while trying to navigate the airport. This vendor is very irresponsible and the airline could not access his info.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Club Europe is always lovely. I really enjoy everything about it. One thing that has changed in recent years though, is the swap to Prosecco from Champagne in the lounges. This is really disappointing. I really don’t like Prosecco, and always looked forward to a lovely glass of champagne in the lounge. Is it possible to change back? It does make the whole experience a little more of a luxury experience.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

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