Guide to cheap airline flights to Japan
It’s no secret that Singaporeans absolutely adore flocking to Japan, whether it’s hitting up Super Nintendo World or roaming the bustling streets of Shibuya. With Japan as your chosen destination, the next step would be securing your flight tickets.
Now we can’t speak for everyone, but we try to use hacks to fly cheap in favour of spending more while we’re there. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the cheapest airline flights from Singapore to Japan.
Note: Airfare indicated are based on one-way trip bookings for mid-November 2025. Prices are accurate at the time of writing, and may be subject to change.
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September to November are Japan’s peak period for tourists. The holiday season means you not only have to contend with inflated airfare, but crowds at popular tourist destinations as well.
Not only will you get cheaper fares during January to March, you’ll also get to experience colder climates and snowy mountains, like the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine.
For those planning to head to Japan next year, note that Spring is the peak season for Japan – typically between March and May.
Image credit: @hochi_ma_daytime_gram via Instagram
If you want to catch Cherry Blossom season, locals predict for them to bloom late in March till late April. Return flights during this period float around $590-$635, which is not too costly provided that you book them now in November.
Statistically, the cheapest month for Japan-bound travel is mid-January to February, as this period comes right after the New Year holiday rush. Early June is another travel window to gun for when it comes to budget-friendly trips to Japan, as it avoids the country’s Golden Week.
So now that we’ve established which months are “off-peak” to travel, here are the best airlines for Singaporeans looking to score cheap flights to Japan:
| Airline | Starting price | Destinations | Direct or layover |
| Air Japan | From $209.20 | Tokyo | Direct |
| Peach Aviation | From $184.20 | Osaka | Direct |
| Scoot | From $212.20 | Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo | Direct |
| AirAsia | From $193 | Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka | Layover via KL, Bangkok, Hanoi, Manila, Shanghai, Seoul or Tokyo |
| ZIPAIR | From $225.36 | Tokyo | Direct |
| T’Way Air | From $313.30 | Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Kumamoto | Layover via Seoul |
| Singapore Airlines | From $359.20 | Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Okinawa | Direct |
| Korean Airlines | From $654.70 | Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Okinawa, Kagoshima, Niigata, Okayama, Aomori | Layover via Seoul |
| Air China | From $301.70 | Tokyo | Layover via Beijing |
Budget airlines, also known as low-cost carriers, allow you to fly where you want to go without breaking the bank. If you plan on saving on your flight in favour of some omakase dining or a JAL Explorer Pass for smoother travel, check these airlines out:
AirJapan is a low-cost airline owned by ANA. In April 2024, they launched a new route between Singapore Changi Airport and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, with prices starting as low as $225.20 for a one-way trip. The direct flight takes about 6 hours and 50 minutes.
Image credit: AirJapan
Like other budget airlines, in-flight meals aren’t included in the lower pricing tiers for Air Japan, but you can still purchase them separately.
Prices start from ¥1,600 (~S$14.16), and some highlights from their menu are the Chicken Nanban Rice Bowl and Omakase-style sushi box. They also have vegetarian Green Curry and a halal-option – the Halal Meal.
In October 2025, AirJapan announced that they would be ceasing all flight operations from March 2026 onwards. The final flight between Singapore and Narita will be on 29th March 2026, and moving forwards, their operations will be merged with either ANA or Peach Aviation. Do visit the official AirJapan website for more details on its closure.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $209.20
Book cheap flights to Japan on AirJapan.
Aside from Air Japan, the other newest budget airline with cheap flights to Japan from Singapore is Peach Aviation. Established in 2011, the Osaka-based budget airline has been providing Singaporeans heading to Japan with affordable airfares since December 2024. Flights depart from Changi Airport Terminal 2 and land at Osaka’s Kansai International Airport, with the 6.5h-long flights starting from $184.20 one-way.
Unlike most budget airlines, standard economy passengers on Peach Aviation are entitled to 7kg of carry-on and 20kg checked baggage at no extra charge.
Airfare from Singapore
Osaka: From $184.20
Book cheap flights to Japan on Peach Aviation.
Scoot has been shuttling bargain-hungry travellers to countries since 2012, and Singaporeans tend to utilise their prices for short getaways to Bali or Bangkok. If you’ve got Japan in your travel sights, the airline also has routes to Tokyo, Okinawa, and Sapporo.
Food and Wi-Fi are available onboard for an additional price, but it’s overall cheaper than flying on a full-fare flight. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to board their special Pokémon-themed jet as you head to the adorable critters’ hometown of Japan.
It’s not just Pokémon-themed on the outside, the cabin is decked out with Pokémon too.
Scoot also offers a Change Your Flight add-on from $15 where you can change your flight’s timing and date, just in case plans change. It’s pretty useful if you have friends that keep adding items to the itinerary or just want to shop more. There’s also a Cancel Your Trip add-on too, where you can cancel bookings up to 4 hours before departure for just $20, no questions asked.
Fun fact: Scoot also has quiet and baby-free zones on its long-haul flights, for travellers who require quality shut-eye before they land.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $242.20
Osaka: From $212.20
Sapporo: From $346.03
Book cheap flights to Japan on Scoot.
If you don’t mind a layover, you can find some of the cheapest, budget airline flights to Japan with 3-9-hour layovers from Air Asia bound for Fukuoka Airport from $221. Layover destinations include KL, Bangkok, Hanoi, Manila, Shanghai, Seoul, and Tokyo – giving you a mini vacation within a vacation.
Plus, you can also purchase add-ons like hot meals, seating with extra legroom, and additional baggage allowance – you get 7kg with your ticket fyi.
While tourists flock to popular cities like Tokyo and Osaka – which you can also fly to on AirAsia from $239 and $193 respectively – you’ll find flights to Fukuoka to be priced in the same ballpark. To aid the booking process, you can download the AirAsia MOVE app (App Store | Google Play) which lets you book both your ticket and additional meals with ease.
Pro tip: Order the Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak if it’s available, it’s got quite a stellar reputation amongst AirAsia flyers.
Airfare from Singapore
Fukuoka: From $221
Tokyo: From $239
Osaka: From $193
Book cheap flights to Japan on AirAsia.
While Singaporeans would be more familiar with Scoot as Singapore Airlines’ budget-friendly little brother, ZIPAIR is pretty much the same thing for Japan Airlines. Much like any other budget airline, your airfare only covers your transportation, with in-flight meals and baggage allowance entailing extra costs.
But seeing that a direct flight to Tokyo takes about 7 hours, you have the option to pre-book meals or amenity kits to make your journey comfier. Their amenity kit comes with a sleep mask, fluffy slippers, and an inflatable neck pillow. Oh, and did we mention that ZIPAIR offers free Wi-Fi? Because they do.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $225.36
Book cheap flights to Japan on ZIPAIR.
Image credit: @twayair via Instagram
T’way Air is a South Korean low-cost airline that has flights from Singapore to Tokyo via Seoul’s Incheon Airport in South Korea. It’s not much different from Scoot, and they do have a Business Class that offers 12 flat bed seats.
It’s a 6-hour and 45-minute flight from Singapore to Incheon, from which Tokyo is only another 2 hour and 20 minute flight away. So if you don’t mind a pitstop in K-Pop Land, give T’Way Air a go for your next holiday.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $398.30
Osaka: From $463.30
Fukuoka: From $313.30
Book cheap flights to Japan on T’Way Air.
We know, these aren’t exactly budget airlines, but if you have the means, why not fly in added comfort? Some of these full-service airlines to Japan offer cheap tickets which you can take full advantage of. You might have to make a pit stop along the way but you get in-flight service, meals and entertainment, more legroom, and extra baggage allowance.
While their prices might be a little higher compared to budget airlines, Singapore Airlines has direct flights to cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka as well as cities off the mainland like Sapporo and Okinawa. Your airfare comes with 25kg check-in baggage, wider seats, meals and drinks, and other full-service perks in the form of airline freebies.
We found flights to Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Osaka to be the cheapest ones offered by SIA. Since these cities are connected via the super-efficient Shinkansen, you could fly to these cities and start your journey from there instead.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $411.20
Osaka: From $359.20
Fukuoka: From $394.20
Nagoya: From $367.20
Sapporo: From $847.20
Okinawa: From $750.10
Book cheap flights to Japan on Singapore Airlines.
Hear us out, we know Japan is your chosen destination, but if you could squeeze in a shopping spree day trip in Seoul, would you? Korean Airlines offers you that very option, along with 23kg of baggage allowance to stash your loot. Layover durations range from 5-22 hours, allowing you to explore Korea for a day before zipping over to Narita Airport.
Shop for duty-free cosmetics, bump into a Korean idol – the possibilities are endless here.
Image credit: @mi_cha_el.1990 via Instagram
Stow your luggage, and grab an express train into the city if you have more than 7 hours to spare during your transit. Even if you don’t, the duty-free stores within the airports boast an impressive range of luxury and designer goods to check out.
Plus, their website’s also pretty easy to navigate with options to view fares in your preferred language and currency.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $654.70
Osaka: From $654.70
Fukuoka: From $679.70
Nagoya: From $679.70
Sapporo: From $704.70
Kagoshima: From $874.70
Okinawa: From $754.70
Niigata: From $874.70
Okayama: From $874.70
Aomori: From $874.70
Book cheap flights to Japan on Korean Air.
If you don’t mind a layover in Beijing, Air China flies to Narita Airport in Tokyo with some fairly affordable fares. If you’re a member of Star Alliance, you also enjoy access to the Beijing Capital International Airport lounge at Terminal 3, Pier E.
Image credit: @airchinalimited via Instagram
In the interest of having more baggage allowance – 23kg to be specific, in-flight services, and not having too many hours spent at departure lounges. Air China fits that category without costing travellers too much time or money.
Airfare from Singapore
Tokyo: From $301.70
Book cheap flights to Japan on Air China.
Image credit: @jetstarasia via Instagram
Jetstar Asia has ceased operations from 31st July 2025. However, this does not impact any flights on Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Airways.
If you’re all about that savings life, you can use SkyScanner or Google Flights to source for departing and returning flights on different airlines for even greater savings. It’s a little trickier, but if it means you get to save more to spend on eating, seeing, and shopping, we say ganbare!
Already sorted out your transportation? Check out these Japan-based articles for itinerary ideas:
Cover image adapted from: @flypeach & @jetstarasia via Instagram
Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 4th November 2025.
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