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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Japan

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$907
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$824
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$922
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$690
Nagoya
Nagoya1 stop$995
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$907
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$824
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$922
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$690
Nagoya
Nagoya1 stop$995

Book Cheap Sydney to Japan Plane Tickets

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

Sat, 8 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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20:35 - 08:35
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OKA
37h 00m
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09:50 - 19:20
OKA
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SYD
32h 30m
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$690Scoot
Sat, 8 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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OKA
37h 00m
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09:50 - 19:20
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SYD
32h 30m
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$705Scoot
Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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20:35 - 08:35
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OKA
37h 00m
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09:50 - 19:20
OKA
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SYD
32h 30m
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$804Scoot
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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FUK
31h 15m
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13:55 - 10:00
FUK
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SYD
18h 05m
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$922China Eastern
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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20:30 - 15:55
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NRT
20h 25m
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16:55 - 12:35
NRT
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SYD
18h 40m
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$925China Eastern
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
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20:30 - 09:35
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ITM
14h 05m
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18:25 - 08:55
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SYD
13h 30m
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$1,467Qantas Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Japan Airlines Logo
08:55 - 20:30
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12h 35m
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15:35 - 06:20
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SYD
13h 45m
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$1,494Japan Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
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20:20 - 19:10
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SYD
21h 50m
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$1,546ANA
Sat, 20 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
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23h 10m
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$1,584ANA
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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08:55 - 12:50
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09:30 - 06:20
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19h 50m
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$2,221Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Japan flights

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

What is the cheapest Sydney to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Sydney found in the last 72 hours was to Osaka, at $432 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,076.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Sydney to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $1,364 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 $1,470.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Japan is August, when tickets cost $966 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,593 and $1,379 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$397
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Osaka Kansai Intl

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Are there lounges at Narita International Airport (NRT)?

    Narita International Airport has onsite lounges if you wish for a relaxing environment before your flight. You can visit Emirates Lounge on the fourth floor area of Terminal 2 if you want to refresh after a long drive to the airport. Alternatively, you can walk to Narita Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 or Sakura Lounge in Terminal 2 for a pre-flight snack or drink.

  • Can I rent a car at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Consider a car rental at Sydney Airport if you desire flexibility during your vacation. Global car rental agencies such as Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz have a desk in the Arrivals Halls of all terminals. If you book a car in advance through KAYAK, you may pick up your vehicle at the airport or at the preferred off-airport location where car rental agencies have offices.

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

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Sydney to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $1,155 one-way - $1,367 round-trip
  • All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines offer direct trips from Sydney to Japan. You may also access direct flights if you fly with Qantas Airways. If you wish to find cheap flights from Sydney to Japan, try providers that allow a layover. These include Philippine Airlines, which stops in Manila (MNL). Singapore Airlines features a transfer in Singapore (SIN).
  • Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 37 miles from the city centre. You can easily use the Narita Express from the city centre to the airport. Alternatively, you can take the train at Higashi Train Station, which will get you to the airport in approximately 58 minutes. The train gets from Higashi to the underground station in Terminal 2, where you can access Terminals 2 and 3.
  • Worry not if your flight is set to arrive late, as you can spend a night at Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. This hotel is in the arrival court of Sydney Airport (SYD) and has 24-hour front desk services, showering and sleeping facilities. The airport buses are easily accessible within the airport to connect the domestic and international terminals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney 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
ANAOverall score based on 1221 reviews
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.5Boarding
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I like that we made it faster than regularly scheduled. Everything else was poor. The boarding was slow and chaotic. One person was screaming instructions to people that didn’t understand and there was only one camera so boarding was slow. The crew was not very friendly and one stewardess was extremely rude to everyone the entire flight. The food was not good and not themed to the country we were going to like every international flight I’ve taken. Lastly the seats were awful. After this flight I would never recommend United and will actively avoid booking another flight through them.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
IAH - NRT
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I like that we made it faster than regularly scheduled. Everything else was poor. The boarding was slow and chaotic. One person was screaming instructions to people that didn’t understand and there was only one camera so boarding was slow. The crew was not very friendly and one stewardess was extremely rude to everyone the entire flight. The food was not good and not themed to the country we were going to like every international flight I’ve taken. Lastly the seats were awful. After this flight I would never recommend United and will actively avoid booking another flight through them.

When I checked in, it printed two bag tags. The helper said they would cancel the other. They canceled both and my bag was left behind

It was really fast to Tokyo. Much faster than the budget carriers. However a lot less space than international flights.

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The check-in started 3 minutes early; there were people lining up a half hour before. I was third, and I got checked in and passes in hand for my connection as well; I walked away from the desk one minute before it was even supposed to be open. Amazing. That said, the food on the first leg of my trip was not good, and I didn’t finish it. Second leg, it was tasty. You get a cup of Häagen-Dazs after dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. Will use again.

Crew was fantastic. Seats were not completely lay flat but still comfortable to watch a show. International food was lobster which was very big but a little tough. The scallop appetizer was delicious. Loved the individual air conditioning vent at each seat. Flight overall was very smooth and very good.

Staff was friendly but couldn't find way to track them down during flight. Food tried to be gourmet but was just too unusual. Business class seats were hard. Even sitting on the pillow, was still painful. Have to give them credit for on-time flights and decent gate area.

Flight was excellent. Transfer from one airport to another airport for a connecting flight was difficult and stressful.

Overall good except the checkin process at Bangkok airport. Can ANA explain why the line for business class is longer than that for economy? I, BC passenger, had to move from BC line to economy line to get faster service.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

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.

Flight attendants did very well, they were all friendly and very helpful .

Great food selection in lounge. Excellent bartender, friendly staff. Good service on the plane.

Everything is ok except the manner of transporting the people that includes me on a wheelchair. That was my first time cuz I was suffering from “sciatica “ and couldn’t walk well. Upon arrival at LAX it took me almost 3 hrs to get out of the airport bcuz of these wheelchairs procedures. If only I can manage to walk I should have done so OMG. Other than that so far everything is ok. THANK YOU.

Excellent service from check in/ bag drop counter staff to flight attendants. Food was great. Seats are nice. Excellent airline.

It was never explained why the departure flight was canceled and delayed for 1.5 hours. It would have been nice to stick with the original itinerary.

Flight was good took off on time arrived early. Crew was awesome and did a great job. Very helpful and courteous. Bags arrived super fast with no hassles. Great flight!!!!!!

A shameful national carrier. Service has gone down from the highs of a decade before. You don’t feel the Filipino hospitality. It’s an aging fleet. Nil comfort, and I flew premium economy.

Many movies do not have captions, which would have been helpful when you have to live with the flight engine noise.

Excellent! All flight related was memorable ! My first experience with Mabuhay Lounge,,, not so good

Plane are getting old, almost an hour delay due to technical reson , after all passenger aboard. Took 4 flight on business class this trip and all the planes had an issues. PAL need to improve their planes.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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