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$407 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Tokyo

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Cheapest return fare
$705
Typical prices: $1,289-$831
China Southern, Scoot
Tue 1/9Tue 15/9
SYD - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,175
Typical prices: $1,591-$1,079
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Tue 25/8Tue 1/9
SYD - HND • Direct
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Cheapest • from $707 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $557 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Tokyo (SYD-TYO)

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

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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14:10 - 13:40
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NRT
24h 30m
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08:20 - 19:20
NRT
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SYD
34h 00m
1 stop
$705Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 9 May
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10:05 - 19:55
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HND
34h 50m
1 stop
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10:45 - 19:25
HND
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SYD
31h 40m
1 stop
$707China Southern
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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10:05 - 13:20
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NRT
28h 15m
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08:20 - 19:20
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SYD
34h 00m
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$707Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 10 Nov
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14:10 - 19:55
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HND
30h 45m
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15:05 - 20:20
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SYD
27h 15m
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$708China Southern
Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May
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10:05 - 13:20
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NRT
28h 15m
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14:45 - 19:25
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SYD
27h 40m
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$708China Southern
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun
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10:05 - 19:55
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HND
34h 50m
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02:20 - 19:20
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SYD
16h 00m
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$710Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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10:05 - 12:10
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NRT
27h 05m
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12:50 - 19:25
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SYD
29h 35m
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$710China Southern
Sat, 25 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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HND
30h 15m
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15:40 - 19:25
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26h 45m
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$711China Southern
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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20:50 - 22:35
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23:50 - 08:20
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$716AirAsia X
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Tokyo flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo departing in September.

What is the cheapest Sydney to Tokyo flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Sydney to Tokyo costs $1,099 on the route between Sydney (SYD) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Tokyo, 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 Tokyo is August, where tickets cost $911 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,511 and $1,308 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

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 Tokyo, 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 the flight from Sydney to Tokyo, 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 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$407
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Tokyo

  • Can I catch a train from Sydney’s city centre to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    You can catch the Airport Link train from any of Sydney’s inner-city train stations. It departs from Central Station every 10-15min or so, and the journey usually takes 13min. Paying for your ticket is easy, as you should be able to tap on with your Opal card or a credit card. An adult fare costs around A$ 16 to A $20 one way, with the cost going up a little at peak times. If you’re using an Opal card, don’t forget to tap off when you reach the airport.

  • Where can I have a layover between Sydney and Tokyo?

    The layover options between Sydney and Tokyo depend on the airline you choose to fly with. For example, selecting a flight with Philippine Airlines will get you a stop in Manila at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). If you’d like to stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), look at flights with Cathay Pacific. If you’d prefer to stop in Taipei at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), consider looking at flights with China Airlines.

  • How much is parking at Sydney Airport?

    Need to leave your car in Sydney? Sydney Airport parking can be pre-booked online to save you time and money. There are car parks for travellers on any budget, from economic car parks to valet options. Fees vary depending on the car park you choose but start at approximately $30 per day. The budget car parks are serviced by a shuttle bus that operates around every 15 minutes.

  • What car rental agencies operate in Narita Airport?

    There are car rental kiosks available for travellers arriving in Terminals 1 and 2, located on the first floor in the arrivals area. The agencies operating within Narita Airport include Toyota, ORIX, Nissan and Times Car. Availability can vary by season, so be sure to plan your reservation in advance.

  • How much is a taxi to Shinjuku from Narita Airport?

    Taxis from Narita Airport into the city centre are on a fixed fare system, provided that the passengers don’t request to stray from the expressways. A taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku and the surrounding areas will cost approximately 22,000-23,000 yen ($285-300), so it’s only worth it if you have too much luggage to take on the train.

  • Does Narita Airport have an onsite hotel?

    In addition to the nap rooms, Narita Airport offers an onsite capsule hotel outside of Terminal 2, located near the multi-level car parks. 9 Hours Narita Airport offers 24-hour check-in and showers for travellers who want to take a more private nap and freshen up before their flight. Rates for a single night start at around 1,500 yen ($19.50).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo was $407 for a one-way ticket and $705 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Sydney is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Tokyo. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and you will be arriving in Tokyo at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Tokyo?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Tokyo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Tokyo?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Tokyo, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Tokyo are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,281 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,318 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    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 Tokyo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Tokyo?

    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 to Tokyo from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Tokyo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,064 or less one-way and $1,397 or less round-trip.
  • Rideshare providers can pick you up from your doorstep and drop you right outside the check-in area for international departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). The journey takes around 20min from central Sydney, though you do need to factor in traffic conditions. The cost is usually between A$ 45 and A$ 55.
  • There are three terminals at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport. For your flight to Tokyo (TYO), you’ll be departing from Terminal 1, also known as T1 or the international terminal.
  • Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has art promenades and standalone pieces all throughout the airport. Look for Mini Gallery of Japanese Art and Flower of Time, if you arrive in Terminal 1, or the mineral and textile displays, if you arrive in Terminal 2.
  • Your flight from Sydney to Tokyo will leave directly from Sydney Airport, but it could fly into either Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita Airports. Haneda is closer to the city centre, but most international flights arrive at Narita Airport. Narita Airport is located just outside of the city, and it takes approximately 40 minutes to an hour to get into the centre.
  • Getting into the city centre from Narita Airport is most commonly achieved by taking the train. The JR East and Keisei trains operate frequently from the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and 3 stations. It is quickest to travel into the city centre on the Keisei Skyliner, with the journey taking around 41 minutes and costing approximately 2,470 yen ($32).
  • Travelling with your little ones? Sydney Airport offers several different play areas for your kids to enjoy themselves and expend some energy before the flight. There are children’s play areas located next to Gates 32, 50, 53 and 59, with the play area near Gate 59 hosting activities designed by the Museum of Applied Arts and Science.
  • If you need to freshen up after your flight from Sydney to Tokyo or before your return flight, there are showers and nap rooms available. Arrivals can use the nap and shower rooms in Terminal 1 and departing travellers can use the showers and nap rooms located in both Terminals. Fees for the showers start at 1,030 yen ($13) and fees for the nap rooms start at 1,540 yen ($20).
  • Ready for some shopping? Narita Airport has several airport shopping options, ranging from souvenir shops to designer clothes. Terminal 1 has the most shops, ranging from domestic Japanese clothes and anime toys to international brands like Brooks Brothers and UNIQLO. For authentic crafts, check out Yamato, which has been in operation for over 100 years.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo?

 
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Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo

Monday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Thursday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Friday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Saturday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Sunday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Tokyo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

ANA,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Thursday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Friday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Saturday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Sunday

ANA,Japan Airlines,Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Tokyo

 
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ANAOverall score based on 1157 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.8Food
8.5Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

10.0 Excellentmichael, Mar 2026
HNL - NRT
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Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

The bed / seat was very hard , not at all comfortable for an 11 hr flight .. food was strange , never have I eaten roast chicken and mash potatoes for breakfast!! Very odd

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

The food was not great; but I don’t expect much from airline food. However, the staff was incredible! I had gotten to the gate when I realized I had left my computer at the security checkpoint! I told a staff member and she said, “well, you will miss this flight if you go back to get it” It was a long way from the gate. I asked if I might get on the next flight. She sent for another staff member, and he took me to the gate desk. He found an open seat, and said,”okay, go run to get your computer, I will get you a new boarding pass.” I rran back, retrieved my computer, and returned to the gate. It was closed, but I found the gate nearby where the next ANA flight was leaving. Another staff member was ready for me, and printed me a new pass, and even made sure I still had an aisle seat that I requested! I got in line and continued my trip. These people are amazing, helpful, and friendly. My trip could have been ruined, or postponed at a great expense, but they saved the day! 5 stars!!!!

Best service! Food was Japanese fine dining and they even sang happy birthday to me since it was my birthday halfway through the flight. Bed was comfortable and cabin was quiet.

I originally thought I was booking with ANA airlines and didn't see "operated by United" until the day of. I even thought the United check-in update was a scam so ended up checking in 3 hours before the flight, causing separate seating and uncomfortable middle seats.

Very disappointing. Our flight was delayed for almost 6 hours with the lost time disrupting our travel plans. United should have known that any delay (approximately and hour) triggered a no-fly/work because according to the FAA they had to many flight hours. After the mechanical delay (approximately an hour) we had to wait for a fresh crew change. Seems to me that United could have anticipated this incident. Again, a very disappointing travel experience.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

Lots of leg room in premium. Departed exactly on time. Friendly crew.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

I enjoyed flying on Japan Airline. However, my flight from Osaka to Tokyo did not give us enough time to make my connecting flight. We missed our next flight due to the following: We were seated on row 24 which causes us to get off of plane late, having to go to the restroom, having to exit the airport and take a shuttle-bus from terminal one to terminal three, having to go through security and immigration. We were disappointed that we had to catch another flight

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Crew hospitality was as expected of a Japanese carrier, however the foods were lacking. The dinner options provided all contained pork and the breakfast was lacking in both quality and volume. I was starving throughout the trip.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

Not as good as I expected, I couldn't use the screen to watch movies or anything else because it wasn't 'STEADY' AT ALL, it moved every single time that the passenger who sat on that seat moved, that caused me fell dizzy and nauseous when I tried to use it, so I ended up with only sleeping and eating with no entertainment all my haul flight on premium economy seat, plus the passenger who sat next to me, she just loved to spread her very long hair down on my shoulder, face, arm, sometimes her hair just whacked my face till I really wanted to offer her my hairband!, super annoying 😑 and that my bad experience with that flight.

The flights were on time and the cabin crew were very nice. The only downside was that the food was not good.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

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.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

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.

Check in process was excellent. Lounge needs improvement. Food not palatable and no good choices.

Absolutely terrible. I will never fly that airline again. The problem was with the constant emails changing my seats, arrival/ departure times and the aircraft. The staff at the airports and onboard were great. Between making the appointment in May 2025 and my actual trip I had over 50 emails announcing changes. I was traveling with 3 other couples and they experienced the same thing.

Apart from a departure gate change, a good experience with professional, friendly staff.

My luggages were lost and the service attendant was extremely unprofessional. Despite presenting my luggage claim slips, the attendant stated she had “no record” of my bags and made no meaningful effort to assist. When I explained that the luggage contained our family’s complete scuba diving equipment, her response was dismissive, stating that she “didn’t care.” While lost luggage is frustrating on its own, the lack of professionalism and lack of empathy significantly worsened the situation.

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.

Everything was fantastic!!!! I can’t wait to fly home 😃!!!!!

It was great! The flight was on time and had a smoother flight

Crew excellent calling me by name ! Only downside was no inflight WiFi

Everything was very good but seats are small for a big man!

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