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Cheap flights to Japan from $971

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — NRT
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

Flights to Japan in 2024

Find the latest flights to Japan in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,737 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,731

Return from

$865

One-way from

$574
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to Tokyo
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Japan

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Cheap flights to Japan in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular Japan cities recently found by Cheapflights users
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Japan in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Tokyo
Mon 6/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/510:05HND - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,520
Mon 6/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/516:25HND - SFO
1 stop41h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,545
Thu 25/401:15SFO - HND
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 6/516:25HND - SFO
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4$1,604
Wed 8/513:00SFO - HND
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/510:05HND - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,630
Thu 25/401:15SFO - HND
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/516:25HND - SFO
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4$1,689
Tue 7/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 21/516:25HND - SFO
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,714
Wed 17/413:00SFO - HND
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/410:05HND - SFO
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,740
Tue 7/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/616:25HND - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,777
Thu 25/400:15SFO - HND
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/510:05HND - SFO
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4$1,799

Japan 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Japan in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,737 searches and data were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Japan in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 9/923:50SFO - HND
1 stop21h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 12/915:05HND - SFO
1 stop21h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,483
Mon 6/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/510:05HND - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,520
Mon 6/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/516:25HND - SFO
1 stop41h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,545
Thu 25/401:15SFO - HND
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 6/516:25HND - SFO
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4$1,604
Wed 8/513:00SFO - HND
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/510:05HND - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,630
Thu 19/901:15SFO - HND
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 19/1010:05HND - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,669

One-way flights to Japan

Explore one-way flight options to Japan for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,737 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Japan at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Japan instead by using the search form above.
Thu 2/500:15SFO - HND
1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$971

Direct flights to Japan

Mon 30/901:20SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/1017:45HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,757
Mon 16/901:20SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1022:55HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,799
Wed 15/512:00SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Thu 23/516:25HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,813
Wed 8/512:00SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Thu 13/616:25HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,833
Wed 15/512:00SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 29/516:25HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,855
Mon 8/701:45SFO - HND
Nonstop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/722:55HND - SFO
Nonstop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,884
Mon 20/512:00SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Tue 28/516:25HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,897
Sun 29/910:40SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/1022:55HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,926
Thu 26/901:20SFO - HND
Nonstop11h 10mANA
Wed 9/1022:55HND - SFO
Nonstop9h 35mANA
Deal found 17/4$1,946

Find flights to Japan within your budget

Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,737 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,483 - $1,914

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 9/9

1 stop21h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 12/9

1 stop21h 45m

$1,483

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 6/5

1 stop21h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 23/5

1 stop23h 25m

$1,520

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 30/9

Nonstop11h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 15/10

Nonstop9h 45m

$1,757

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sun 12/5

1 stop16h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 29/5

1 stop16h 55m

$1,802

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Wed 15/5

Nonstop11h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 23/5

Nonstop9h 20m

$1,813

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Tue 24/9

1 stop16h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 1/10

2 stops28h 04m

$1,892

San FranciscoTokyo Haneda

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Tue 14/5

1 stop15h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 11/6

Nonstop9h 20m

$1,914

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Average price of flights to Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Japan is currently $971 while a return flight costs $1,740. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Japan (average of $752). Flying to Japan in December will prove the most costly (average of $936). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,547

February

$1,569

March

$1,510

April

$1,564

May

$1,295

June

$1,273

July

$1,437

August

$1,447

September

$1,481

October

$1,462

November

$1,415

December

$1,584

Temperature and rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

6 - 27 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Japan. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Japan may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 18 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as China Airlines, China Eastern and Air China. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
952 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
952 reviews
8.5
Very Good
952 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very Good
610 reviews
8.5
Very Good
952 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
8.5
Very Good
952 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
973 reviews
8.5
Very Good
952 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
670 reviews
8.5
Very Good
952 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

    Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport typically cost $61, while return flights cost around $63.

  • How much is a return flight to Japan?

    A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $37, however they can be found for as little as $37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Tokyo Narita Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Tokyo Narita Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Yes. Tokyo Narita Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Narita Airport Rest House is the closest property to Tokyo Narita Airport (0.0 km away from Tokyo Narita Airport).

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