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Cheap Flights from London to Japan

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop£423
Osaka
Osaka2 stops£389
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop£441
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops£452
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop£509
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop£423
Osaka
Osaka2 stops£389
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop£441
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops£452
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop£509

Book Cheap London to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London 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 London to Japan

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 17 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
£415China Eastern
Thu, 23 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
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LHR
17h 10m
1 stop
£416China Eastern
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Air China Logo
20:25 - 17:25
LHR
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HND
37h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
14:00 - 20:25
HND
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LHR
38h 25m
1 stop
£423Air China
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
China Southern Logo
19:35 - 15:00
LHR
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KIX
34h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 17:00
KIX
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LHR
34h 00m
1 stop
£426China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
China Southern Logo
19:35 - 15:00
LHR
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KIX
34h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 17:00
KIX
-
LHR
34h 00m
1 stop
£428China Southern
Wed, 27 May - Thu, 11 Jun
Air China Logo
12:35 - 14:30
LGW
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HND
17h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
14:00 - 06:35
HND
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LGW
24h 35m
1 stop
£431Air China
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:25 - 20:50
STN
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HND
29h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 16:05
HND
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STN
34h 35m
2 stops
£436Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 21:15
LGW
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NRT
25h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 06:40
NRT
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LGW
21h 45m
1 stop
£443Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
SWISS Logo
09:15 - 09:10
LCY
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NRT
15h 55m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
11:00 - 07:25
NRT
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LCY
28h 25m
1 stop
£720SWISS
Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
SWISS Logo
08:00 - 09:10
LCY
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NRT
17h 10m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
11:00 - 08:40
NRT
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LCY
29h 40m
1 stop
£805SWISS
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Japan flights

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

What is the cheapest London 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 found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at £876 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 £876.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London 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 £814 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 to Japan is November, when tickets cost £538 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,010 and £958 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Japan

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£331
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • What direct flights are there from London to Japan?

    There are a couple of daily, direct flights from London to Japan; British Airways and Japan Airlines usually operate these direct flights. Direct flights from London to Japan tend to depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Haneda International Airport (HND).

  • What visa do I need to visit Japan from London?

    If you have a British passport, you will not need a visa to visit Japan. You will be allowed to stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa. Any amount of time after this will require a visa.

  • Which airport is close to Mount Fuji in Japan?

    One of the closest airports in Japan to Mount Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), around 83 km (50 miles) away. However, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is approximately 96 km (60 miles) away from Mount Fuji; you could come to Japan directly from London via Tokyo Haneda International Airport and still easily get to Mount Fuji. One of the best ways to reach Mount Fuji is by hiring a car. Car hire at Haneda International Airport can be located outside of terminals 1 and 2.

  • Which airport will I fly out of to get to Tokyo?

    A common airport to fly out of in London for long international flights is London Heathrow Airport (LHR). This is a largest airport in the United Kingdom and consists of four passenger terminals. Other airports you could fly out of to Japan include London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN) or London Luton Airport (LTN); however, none of these airports will have direct flights to Japan. These will all include at least one stopover.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 to Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London 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 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 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 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 to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,066 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,184.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Japan

  • A heavily used airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport (HND), otherwise known as Haneda Airport. This airport sees over 90 million people each year. Tokyo International Airport has three terminals.
  • You will depart from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London (or Terminal 5 if you are flying with British Airways). When you arrive in Japan, you will most likely arrive at Tokyo International Airport (HND); the international terminal at this airport is Terminal 3.
  • If you want to have a comfortable rest before your flight at London Heathrow Airport, you can relax at one of the many business lounges. Some of the business lounges at London Heathrow include Plaza Premium Lounge, Silverkris Lounge, British Airways Lounge and Emirates Lounge. This airport also has many rest zones within all the terminals.
  • If you are flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW), there are many amenities that you can enjoy before you board your flight. These include duty-free shops, restaurants, bars, business lounges, cafes, convenience shops, high-end luxury shops, cash machines, currency exchange offices and an onsite hotel.
  • Narita International Airport (NRT), which is also located in Tokyo, might be your arrival airport. If you want somewhere to stay that is close to the airport, there is an onsite hotel called Nine Hours Capsule Hotel, which offers affordable hotel stays and is located at B1F, close to Multi-story Car Park 2.
  • Want to grab a meal before you get on your plane to Japan? If you are flying out of London Heathrow Airport, there is a great variety of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Recommended places include Big Smoke, London’s Pride by Fuller’s and Pilots Bar and Kitchen.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London 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 1691 reviews
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jan 2026
HIJ - HND
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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

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The food in business class was excellent.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

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.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

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.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

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