How to find cheap flights from Bangkok to Japan
The cheapest return flight from Bangkok to Japan is currently ج.م. 12,515.
That fare will take you from Bangkok into Okinawa Naha in Okinawa.
A one-way ticket starts at ج.م. 6,489.
Not fixed on a destination? Let the lowest fares decide. Select 'Japan' in the 'To' field to find the best deals by city.
Japan has roughly 35 international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' to broaden your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Book early. You'll have more times, airlines and routes to choose from. Leave it too late and you could be left with fewer options and higher costs.
Stay on top of fare changes by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app (if you haven't already) to get notifications as they happen.
Best time to fly from Bangkok to Japan
If you're trying to spend less, September is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Bangkok to Japan.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with fares coming in lower during midweek when it's quieter.
The height of the travel season in Japan runs through April, May and August. April is the most popular month and a good time to visit if you want to experience things at their liveliest.
Alternatively, skip the peak season surge by searching for flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Flights from Bangkok to Japan: what to expect
You can catch a flight out of Bangkok from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
From Bangkok, you can fly nonstop to around five airports across Japan.
Roughly 205 direct flights operate every week between Bangkok and destinations across Japan.
Fly at cruising altitude with any of these top airlines:
The most popular routes from Bangkok to Japan include Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka-shi.
Want more time on the ground and less time in the sky? Okinawa-shi has the shortest flight time at around 4 hours 25 minutes. Sapporo-shi has the longest at roughly 6 hours 35 minutes.
The average journey on this route takes around 5 hours 50 minutes.
Popular places to visit in Japan
Tokyo
This Kantō city is one of the most popular destinations for Bangkok to Japan flights. Kick off your sightseeing at major attractions like TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street.
Tokyo's main airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). You'll find some excellent flight deals between the two.
When it's time to find a place to rest your head, browse the lineup of hotels in Tokyo.
Osaka
Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan are some of the first things you'll want to make time for in this Kansai city.
You can arrive in the city through Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX), Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
After your plane ticket is locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Osaka.
Fukuoka
Major sights to cross off while you're in this corner of Kyushu-Okinawa include Itsukushima Shrine, Momochi Seaside Park and Ohori Park.
You can fly into the city through its main airport, Fukuoka Airport (FUK).
From mini breaks to longer stays, hotels in Fukuoka cater to all kinds of travel styles and budgets.
Visiting Japan for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documentation before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local consulate or embassy should have the most up-to-date information.
The local currency is the Japanese yen (JPY). You can pay by credit or debit card at large businesses, but this works less reliably beyond them.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, which has a population of roughly 120 million.
The same time is used throughout this destination, with one standard time zone operating on UTC+9.
For a warmer trip to Japan, consider going in August.
Temperatures are often coolest around January.
January tends to be the rainiest month, while May is the driest.
Well-known events on the local calendar include the Kyoto Gion Matsuri grand procession, Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Season and the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri parade. Line up your Bangkok to Japan flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the ordinary.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Booked that cheap flight from Bangkok to Japan? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll get around. Explore the range of hotels in Japan and filter your search by location, star rating and more. You can also browse car rental options in Japan and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.