How much does a flight to Japan cost?

How much does a flight to Japan cost: Analysis of recent price trends and hot topics

As the summer tourist season approaches, the popularity of traveling to Japan continues to rise. One of the hot topics of discussion on the Internet recently is "how much does a flight to Japan cost?", with special attention being paid to price fluctuations and discount information. This article will combine hot topics in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured analysis of air ticket price trends to Japan and provide practical reference data.

1. Recent price comparison of popular routes (economy class including tax)

2. Three hot factors affecting air ticket prices

1.The Japanese yen exchange rate continues to fall: The current price of 1 yen ≈ 0.046 yuan, a new low in the past 30 years, stimulating demand for travel to Japan, and the search volume for air tickets increased by 210% year-on-year.

2.Aviation fuel surcharge adjustment: Starting from June 5, domestic airlines’ fuel charges will be reduced to 50/100 yuan (less than 800km/above), and taxes and fees to and from Japan will be reduced by approximately ¥120.

3.New route opening promotion: Tianjin Airlines has launched a new Zhengzhou-Nagoya route, with a special round-trip price of ¥1,699 for the first month; Spring Airlines has launched a Shanghai-Okinawa limited ticket of ¥999.

3. Comparison of price differences between different ticket purchasing channels

4. Tips for saving money on ticket purchases

1.Travel during peak hours: July 15th to August 25th is the high price period in the peak season. It is recommended to choose late June or early September, the ticket price can be reduced by 30%-40%.

2.Compare prices at multiple airports: There is a price difference between Tokyo Narita/Haneda and Osaka Kansai/Itami. For example, Shanghai-Kansai is ¥200-¥300 cheaper than Itami.

3.Red eye flight deals: Flight prices in the early morning hours are 15%-20% lower than during the day, such as Spring Airlines' IJ251 (departing from Shanghai-Osaka at 02:30).

4.Pay attention to promotional nodes: Airlines often offer discounted tickets every Tuesday, and platforms such as Fliggy/Ctrip have membership day discounts on the 28th of every month.

5. Recent hot tourist events in Japan

• Japan Tourism Organization launches "Visit Japan Web" electronic customs clearance service, shortening entry time to 10 minutes

• Ticket prices for Tokyo Disney will rise to ¥490/person (approximately RMB) starting from July

• During the Gion Festival in Kyoto (July 14-17), hotel prices soar three times. It is recommended to choose Osaka accommodation + Shinkansen combination

Conclusion:Currently, air ticket prices to Japan are at a relatively low level during the year, and there is still room for great discounts on routes to non-popular cities, especially. It is recommended that travelers give priority to the airline official website + OTA price comparison combination, flexibly adjust travel dates, and pay attention to additional service terms such as baggage allowance. Buy tickets 30-45 days in advance to get the best price range.