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Cheap Flights 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
Ishigaki
Ishigaki2 stops£1,374
Komatsu
Komatsu2 stops£1,086
Miyazaki
Miyazaki2 stops£1,148
Asahikawa
Asahikawa2 stops£1,083
Kochi
Kochi2 stops£1,230
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop£423
Osaka
Osaka2 stops£389
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop£441
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops£452
Ishigaki
Ishigaki2 stops£1,374
Komatsu
Komatsu2 stops£1,086
Miyazaki
Miyazaki2 stops£1,148
Asahikawa
Asahikawa2 stops£1,083
Kochi
Kochi2 stops£1,230

Book Cheap Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 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
-
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
-
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
-
LHR
34h 00m
1 stop
£426China Southern
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
China Southern Logo
19:35 - 15:00
LHR
-
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
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
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 13 May
ITA Airways Logo
19:30 - 10:25
LCY
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HND
30h 55m
2 stops
ITA Airways Logo
12:45 - 13:10
HND
-
LCY
32h 25m
2 stops
£850ITA Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
ITA Airways Logo
08:25 - 11:20
LCY
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HND
17h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
13:20 - 10:55
HND
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LCY
30h 35m
1 stop
£858ITA Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Japan

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

What is the cheapest flight to Japan?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at £876 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £876.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Japan is January, when tickets cost £386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £980 and £942 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Japan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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 the United Kingdom 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Japan?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), with an average flight price of £877.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Japan

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£331
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Are there direct flights to Japan?

    Most flights to Japan from the UK are indirect, though three airlines do offer direct flights to Japan: they are All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways (BA). Direct flights are the fastest to reach Japan (approx. 11-12h), though they are normally more expensive. Indirect flights take longer (approx. 14h) but are often cheaper and stopovers are often short, especially when changing flights within Europe.

  • Where should I fly to if I want to see Mt Fuji?

    To see Mt Fuji, fly to Tokyo. From there, you can easily travel to good places to take in views of Mt Fuji, such as within Tokyo city, Fujigoko, Hakone or even to Mt Fuji itself.

  • Where should I fly to if I want to visit Himeji Castle?

    You can easily travel to Himeji Castle by train from Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima. The fastest would be by train from Osaka (approx. 30min), followed closely by Kyoto (approx. 45min). The closest airport to Osaka and Kyoto that receives international flights is Kansai International Airport.

  • Which airport in Osaka should I fly to?

    The two airports in Osaka are Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport (ITM). Osaka International Airport only receives domestic flights, however, it has the word "International" in its name because it was the city’s international airport before they built Kansai International Airport. Kansai is therefore the airport you will fly to from the UK. If you are flying from another part of Japan to Osaka, and have a choice between the two airports, choose Osaka International Airport as it is closer to the city centre.

  • What types of visas are available when you find cheap flights to Japan?

    Japan attracts many types of visitors for different reasons and therefore offers ten different types of visas, which are separated into long and short-term visas. Long-term visas include a highly skilled professional visa and the working visa. Short-term tourist visas are the most common and are available for citizens from Asia, Africa, Latin America and former Soviet Union nations.

  • Are there direct flights to Osaka, Japan?

    Osaka is home to two international airports, and both are hubs for Japan Airlines, which is local. You won't find direct flights to either of Osaka's airports Kansai Intl (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM). There are one-stop flights to Kansai Intl, which are mostly provided by Emirates. It is possible to fly into Kansai International Airport from any of the major London-based airports, and flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) will be the cheapest option. 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 day to fly to Japan?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Japan is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as £1,029. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £1,184 on average.

  • 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 cheap flights to Japan

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Japan flight deals.
  • Flights to Japan arrive at several aviation hubs. The busiest airports are in Tokyo – Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT). The distance from Haneda to central Tokyo is about 14km, while Narita is about 60km from the city centre. If you fly from the UK, you are most likely to land at Narita, but some international flights do land in Haneda. Although further from the city centre, Narita Airport is very well connected to central Tokyo with fast and efficient trains.
  • The two international airports in the centre of the country also handle many of the incoming international flights to Japan. The first is Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka and the second is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Nagoya.
  • If you would like to fly to one of the islands in Japan, such as Kyushu, you can fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) or Okinawa Airport (OKA). However, these flights usually require a stopover in Tokyo.
  • British citizens travelling to Japan do not need a visa to enter the country, and you can stay for up to 90 days with no visa. You may need to present a proof of a return ticket or ticket for onward travel.
  • Japan’s currency is the yen they mainly use cash. You may have trouble paying with a foreign credit or debit card, so it is advisable to exchange some yen prior to travelling to Japan. However, most hotels, large department stores and mid- to high-end restaurants do accept cards.
  • If you are planning to travel to Japan during Sakura season, note that airfares and hotel rates may be higher than usual.
  • When looking to find cheap flights to Japan from the United Kingdom, you have the choice of three major London-based departure airports and five major international arrivals airports in Japan. The most frequent flights are between London Heathrow (LHR) and Tokyo Haneda (HND).
  • When you find cheap flights to Japan, you must keep in mind that public transport from any of the airports has limited operational times. They generally shut down at midnight and open at 05:00. This means that if you are travelling after hours, you should arrange transportation with your hotel or be ready to catch a taxi.
  • One-stop flights from London to Japan offer the best deals. Although slightly longer than direct flights, they are more frequent and you have the choice of leaving from one of four major London-based airports. Most one-stop flights arrive in Tokyo and are operated by Finnair, Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways. The average one-stop flight is 18 hours.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom 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
8.7Crew
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.4Boarding
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.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

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.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

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

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

Great service from crews and delicious dishes, snacks and drinks. Egg tarts and local dimsum are delicious.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

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.

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.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

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.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

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

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