Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
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✈️ Cheap flights to Japan
Compare fares to Japan from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Narita Intl (NRT). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Japan
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRT | Narita Intl | Tokyo | Main |
| HND | Tokyo Haneda Intl | Tokyo | Main |
| IBR | Ibaraki | Omitama | Main |
| FSZ | Mount Fuji Shizuoka | Makinohara / Shimada | Main |
| KIJ | Niigata | Niigata | Main |
| NGO | Chubu Centrair Intl | Tokoname | Main |
| SDJ | Sendai | Natori | Main |
| KMQ | Komatsu / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | Kanazawa | Main |
| ITM | Osaka Itami Intl | Osaka | Main |
| UKB | Kobe | Kobe | Main |
…and 72 more airports.
Tokyo's Narita and Haneda airports and Osaka's Kansai International are the main gateways, with further international flights into Fukuoka, Sapporo and Nagoya; ferries connect with South Korea.
📅 Best time to fly to Japan
Best: Late March to May and October to November – cherry blossoms in spring and crimson maples in autumn, with comfortable temperatures.
Cheaper shoulder season: Early March, June and December – fewer crowds, though June brings the rainy season and December is crisp but clear.
Avoid: Late July to August in the big cities is hot and very humid, and Golden Week (late April–early May) is extremely crowded; typhoons peak in August and September.
Weather by month in Tokyo
- 10°Jan⛅
- 11°Feb⛅
- 14°Mar⛅
- 19°Apr⛅
- 23°May⛅
- 26°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 27°Sep🌧
- 22°Oct🌧
- 17°Nov⛅
- 12°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Japan
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tokyo | 9,590 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| New York → Tokyo | 10,829 km | 13 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 8,753 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Tokyo | 10,073 km | 12 h 50 min | |
| Miami → Tokyo | 11,946 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Tokyo | 8,226 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Toronto → Tokyo | 10,298 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Paris → Tokyo | 9,710 km | 12 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Tokyo | 9,367 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Tokyo | 7,979 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Tokyo | 5,909 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Mumbai → Tokyo | 6,786 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Tokyo | 5,357 km | 7 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 7,833 km | 10 h 05 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Japan
- Tokyo – A vast, endlessly fascinating city of neighbourhoods, from historic Asakusa to futuristic Shinjuku and Shibuya.
- Kyoto – The old imperial capital, with thousands of temples and shrines, geisha districts and gardens.
- Osaka – A friendly, energetic city famous for street food, nightlife and a landmark castle.
- Nara – Japan's first capital, home to grand temples and roaming deer – an easy day trip.
- Hiroshima & Miyajima – A city of peace and reflection paired with a sacred island and its iconic torii gate.
- Hakone – Onsen, lake cruises and views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackBring an empty bottle
Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Flights to Japan: questions
What is the main airport in Japan?
The main international airport is Narita Intl (NRT) in Tokyo. Other airports with scheduled flights include Tokyo (HND), Omitama (IBR), Makinohara (FSZ).
How long is the flight from London to Japan?
A nonstop flight from London to Tokyo covers about 9,590 km and takes around 12 h 15 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Japan?
Late March to May and October to November – cherry blossoms in spring and crimson maples in autumn, with comfortable temperatures.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: Early March, June and December – fewer crowds, though June brings the rainy season and December is crisp but clear.
Do I need a visa to fly to Japan?
It depends on your passport. See our Japan visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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