What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm 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.

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 Itami Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Itami Airport typically cost $58, while return flights cost around $62.

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 (10 hours 55 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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Average price	$1,351
Return from	$1,062
One-way from	$315

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Cheap flights to Tokyo

Mon 17/613:00AKL - NRT

1 stop33h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/5$879

Tue 18/608:00AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/5$882

Fri 21/608:00AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/5$884

Mon 3/613:05AKL - NRT

1 stop33h 25mFiji Airways

Fri 5/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/5$945

Tue 4/606:15AKL - NRT

1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 20/621:30NRT - AKL

1 stop13h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/5$1,062

Tue 4/606:10AKL - NRT

1 stop15h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 11/620:25NRT - AKL

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/5$1,067

Tue 4/607:00AKL - HND

1 stop16h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 11/622:00HND - AKL

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/5$1,067

Tue 25/606:15AKL - NRT

1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 25/621:30NRT - AKL

1 stop13h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/5$1,073

Fri 7/606:15AKL - NRT

1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 23/620:25NRT - AKL

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/5$1,082

Cheap flights to Osaka

Thu 13/606:15AKL - KIX

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/619:55KIX - AKL

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/5$992

Thu 13/606:15AKL - KIX

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/619:55KIX - AKL

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/5$1,010

Mon 20/516:05AKL - ITM

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/617:00ITM - AKL

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,115

Mon 3/606:10AKL - KIX

2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 14/607:15KIX - AKL

2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/5$1,147

Thu 13/606:15AKL - KIX

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/612:40KIX - AKL

3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/5$1,163

Thu 13/606:15AKL - KIX

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/612:40KIX - AKL

3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/5$1,167

Sun 19/511:00AKL - KIX

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/614:00KIX - AKL

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,170

Sun 19/511:00AKL - KIX

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/513:10KIX - AKL

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,172

Sun 19/511:00AKL - KIX

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/509:30KIX - AKL

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$1,177

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Tue 15/1008:00AKL - NRT

1 stop26h 10mFiji Airways

Wed 23/1016:30NRT - AKL

1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/5$877

Mon 17/613:00AKL - NRT

1 stop33h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/5$879

Tue 18/608:00AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/5$882

Fri 21/608:00AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/5$884

Tue 15/1008:00AKL - NRT

1 stop26h 10mFiji Airways

Sat 26/1016:30NRT - AKL

1 stop27h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/5$897

Mon 3/613:05AKL - NRT

1 stop33h 25mFiji Airways

Tue 2/721:25NRT - AKL

1 stop15h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/5$945

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Thu 23/521:00AKL - NRT

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5$582

Tue 11/606:15AKL - KIX

1 stop15h 45mJetstar

Deal found 6/5$315

Direct flights to Japan

Fri 1/1109:55AKL - NRT

Nonstop10h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 24/1114:30NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,559

Tue 4/610:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/619:45NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,624

Tue 8/1011:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 7/1218:30NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/5$1,708

Tue 3/910:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/919:45NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,752

Wed 24/710:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 3/819:45NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/5$1,781

Wed 19/610:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/719:45NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,796

Thu 20/610:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/719:45NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/5$1,797

Tue 23/710:05AKL - NRT

Nonstop11h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 1/819:45NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/5$1,801

Sun 27/1009:55AKL - NRT

Nonstop10h 55mAir New Zealand

Sat 9/1118:30NRT - AKL

Nonstop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/5$1,859

Average price of flights to Japan by month

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Japan (average of $765). Flying to Japan in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,007). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,568

February

$1,548

March

$1,471

April

$1,468

May

$1,400

June

$1,273

July

$1,413

August

$1,423

September

$1,413

October

$1,543

November

$1,406

December

$1,676

Temperature and rainfall in Japan by month

TYO Temperature	6 - 27 °C

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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?

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 78 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

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Air China. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.6

Very Good

1,183 reviews

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1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Korean Air

8.6

Very Good

1,183 reviews

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1,183 reviews

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1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

ANA

8.5

Very Good

926 reviews

Korean Air

8.6

Very Good

1,183 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

584 reviews

Korean Air

8.6

Very Good

1,183 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,478 reviews

Korean Air

8.6

Very Good

1,183 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

925 reviews

Korean Air

8.6

Very Good

1,183 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

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

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 Itami Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Osaka Itami Airport typically cost $58, while return flights cost around $62.
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 (10 hours 55 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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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 $449 while a return flight costs $1,179. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

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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 3 May 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 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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 7 May 2024.

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Air China. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Japan?

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

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 Tokyo Narita Airport have rental cars?

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