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Qantas: Tokyo Ret Per $987, Syd $1009, Hob $1018, Mel $1017, Bris $1022, Cbr $1112, Adel $1085, Cns $1188 (May-Dec 2024) @ IWTF

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Qantas: Tokyo Ret Per $987, Syd $1009, Hob $1018, Mel $1017, Bris $1022, Cbr $1112, Adel $1085, Cns $1188 (May-Dec 2024) @ IWTF

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Qantas is having a sale on flights to Tokyo.

Flying: Qantas
Cheapest Dates: May - September/24
Included: 30kg checked luggage, meals and entertainment
Layover: Flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane are direct. Other departures are via one of these cities, except for Perth which is via Singapore and then on Japan Airlines to Tokyo

$987 Return Perth to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
08/Aug	22/Aug	$987	View Flight
15/Jul	31/Jul	$988	View Flight
17/Jul	31/Jul	$992	View Flight
21/May	06/Jun	$992	View Flight
13/Jul	31/Jul	$992	View Flight
08/Jul	31/Jul	$992	View Flight
11/Jul	31/Jul	$993	View Flight
20/May	05/Jun	$993	View Flight
09/Jul	31/Jul	$993	View Flight
07/Jul	31/Jul	$993	View Flight
06/Jul	31/Jul	$993	View Flight
22/May	06/Jun	$994	View Flight
10/Jul	31/Jul	$994	View Flight
06/Aug	21/Aug	$994	View Flight
06/Aug	20/Aug	$995	View Flight
04/Jun	19/Jun	$995	View Flight
07/Aug	22/Aug	$995	View Flight
01/Aug	16/Aug	$995	View Flight
16/Jul	31/Jul	$996	View Flight
04/Aug	19/Aug	$996	View Flight

$1009 Return Sydney to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
28/May	11/Jun	$1009	View Flight
28/May	04/Jun	$1009	View Flight
21/May	04/Jun	$1009	View Flight
02/Jun	16/Jun	$1009	View Flight
03/Jun	17/Jun	$1009	View Flight
06/Jun	18/Jun	$1009	View Flight
06/Jun	17/Jun	$1009	View Flight
06/Jun	13/Jun	$1009	View Flight
06/Jun	12/Jun	$1009	View Flight
23/May	06/Jun	$1010	View Flight
27/May	10/Jun	$1010	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1010	View Flight
06/Jun	20/Jun	$1010	View Flight
06/Jun	19/Jun	$1010	View Flight
06/Jun	23/Jun	$1010	View Flight
02/Jun	10/Jun	$1010	View Flight
06/Jun	16/Jun	$1011	View Flight
30/May	13/Jun	$1014	View Flight
05/Jun	19/Jun	$1014	View Flight
09/Jun	23/Jun	$1014	View Flight

$1017 Return Melbourne to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
05/Jun	18/Jun	$1017	View Flight
10/Jun	24/Jun	$1021	View Flight
12/Jun	26/Jun	$1021	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1021	View Flight
05/Jun	19/Jun	$1021	View Flight
09/Jun	23/Jun	$1021	View Flight
05/Jun	20/Jun	$1021	View Flight
04/Jun	18/Jun	$1022	View Flight
28/May	12/Jun	$1022	View Flight
11/Jun	26/Jun	$1022	View Flight
12/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
13/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
16/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
04/Jun	12/Jun	$1022	View Flight
17/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
16/Jun	23/Jun	$1022	View Flight
18/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
19/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
21/Aug	03/Sep	$1022	View Flight
02/Sep	11/Sep	$1022	View Flight

$1018 Return Hobart to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
02/Jun	16/Jun	$1018	View Flight
20/Jun	04/Jul	$1022	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1023	View Flight
09/Jun	23/Jun	$1023	View Flight
04/Jun	18/Jun	$1023	View Flight
13/Jun	27/Jun	$1023	View Flight
12/Jun	27/Jun	$1023	View Flight
30/May	13/Jun	$1024	View Flight
12/Jun	26/Jun	$1024	View Flight
05/Jun	19/Jun	$1025	View Flight
11/Jun	25/Jun	$1031	View Flight
10/Sep	17/Sep	$1037	View Flight
10/Jun	24/Jun	$1037	View Flight
11/Jul	25/Jul	$1038	View Flight
09/Sep	24/Sep	$1043	View Flight
28/May	12/Jun	$1044	View Flight
29/May	13/Jun	$1044	View Flight
03/Jun	18/Jun	$1044	View Flight
04/Jun	19/Jun	$1044	View Flight
05/Jun	20/Jun	$1044	View Flight

$1022 Return Brisbane to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
05/Jun	19/Jun	$1022	View Flight
06/Jun	20/Jun	$1022	View Flight
10/Jun	24/Jun	$1022	View Flight
11/Jun	25/Jun	$1022	View Flight
13/Jun	27/Jun	$1022	View Flight
18/Jun	02/Jul	$1022	View Flight
25/Jun	09/Jul	$1022	View Flight
26/Jun	09/Jul	$1022	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1023	View Flight
09/Jun	23/Jun	$1023	View Flight
19/May	04/Jun	$1023	View Flight
28/May	13/Jun	$1023	View Flight
18/Jun	10/Jul	$1023	View Flight
24/Jun	10/Jul	$1024	View Flight
20/Jun	10/Jul	$1024	View Flight
28/Nov	09/Dec	$1025	View Flight
20/May	03/Jun	$1025	View Flight
22/May	05/Jun	$1026	View Flight
26/May	09/Jun	$1026	View Flight
26/Jun	10/Jul	$1026	View Flight

$1085 Return Adelaide to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
10/Jun	24/Jun	$1085	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1085	View Flight
26/Nov	10/Dec	$1085	View Flight
20/Aug	29/Aug	$1085	View Flight
20/Aug	27/Aug	$1085	View Flight
16/Jun	30/Jun	$1111	View Flight
03/Jun	17/Jun	$1119	View Flight
06/Jun	20/Jun	$1119	View Flight
20/May	03/Jun	$1120	View Flight
04/Jun	18/Jun	$1120	View Flight
26/Aug	03/Sep	$1120	View Flight
28/May	11/Jun	$1121	View Flight
21/May	04/Jun	$1121	View Flight
02/Jun	16/Jun	$1122	View Flight
10/Nov	03/Dec	$1122	View Flight
27/May	10/Jun	$1123	View Flight
22/May	05/Jun	$1123	View Flight
23/May	06/Jun	$1123	View Flight
17/Jun	01/Jul	$1123	View Flight
25/Nov	10/Dec	$1124	View Flight

$1112 Return Canberra to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
11/Jun	25/Jun	$1112	View Flight
10/Jun	24/Jun	$1116	View Flight
28/May	12/Jun	$1117	View Flight
25/May	10/Jun	$1118	View Flight
26/May	11/Jun	$1119	View Flight
03/Jun	17/Jun	$1119	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1120	View Flight
05/Jun	19/Jun	$1120	View Flight
20/May	04/Jun	$1120	View Flight
27/May	10/Jun	$1120	View Flight
23/May	06/Jun	$1120	View Flight
13/Jun	27/Jun	$1120	View Flight
28/May	11/Jun	$1121	View Flight
06/Jun	20/Jun	$1121	View Flight
22/May	05/Jun	$1121	View Flight
21/May	04/Jun	$1121	View Flight
30/May	13/Jun	$1121	View Flight
09/Jun	23/Jun	$1122	View Flight
12/Jun	26/Jun	$1122	View Flight
26/May	10/Jun	$1122	View Flight

$1188 Return Cairns to Tokyo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
04/Jun	19/Jun	$1188	View Flight
03/Jun	19/Jun	$1194	View Flight
03/Jun	17/Jun	$1217	View Flight
05/Jun	19/Jun	$1219	View Flight
17/Jun	01/Jul	$1224	View Flight
22/May	05/Jun	$1224	View Flight
29/May	12/Jun	$1224	View Flight
19/Jun	03/Jul	$1226	View Flight
26/May	12/Jun	$1227	View Flight
27/May	12/Jun	$1232	View Flight
18/Jun	03/Jul	$1233	View Flight
28/May	12/Jun	$1233	View Flight
24/Jun	10/Jul	$1233	View Flight
16/Jun	01/Jul	$1234	View Flight
17/Jun	03/Jul	$1235	View Flight
24/Jun	08/Jul	$1235	View Flight
05/Jun	24/Jun	$1251	View Flight
12/Jun	26/Jun	$1251	View Flight
02/Jun	17/Jun	$1251	View Flight
11/Jun	26/Jun	$1251	View Flight

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Comments

Spets on 18/04/2024 - 08:34

-3

Excellent prices. Just be ready to line up a lot due to massive crowds.
- doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 09:44
  
  +1
  
  Standard in Japan, luckily efficiency is also through the roof there, so those lines often don't take very long.
  - Elision on 18/04/2024 - 10:58
    
    +6
    
    Not necessarily, restaurant lines especially are often over an hour wait, and crowds at places such as Universal Studios will have you waiting 2 hours per ride without an express pass, so it definitely pays to not just stick to touristy places, and to plan ahead if you want to go to a specific restaurant, go during non-peak times etc.
    
    The best meals I had were just walking into random places filled mostly with locals. Eat at popular ramen places for breakfast if you want something like Ichiran.
    - doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 11:40
      
      -4
      
      Are you all that surprised that you are waiting about an hour at an eating establishment? You'll be waiting about an hour in any part of the world for a table to free up as people usually take an hour to eat, especially when going out for food.
      
      Universal studios is daunting on face value but I actually found it to be pretty decent, estimated hour long wait times ended up being only 10-15 minutes. But I can imagine this really comes down to the day you are visiting. We just made sure we were there on opening and it went totally fine.
      - Elision on 18/04/2024 - 12:47
        
        +2
        
        @doobey1231: I was not surprised because I expected it, I'm simply warning those who are unaware. And sorry, but i've travelled a decent amount and Japan has by far the longest lines of any country I've visited for anything. An hour (minimum) wait for a restaurant is definitely not nearly as common anywhere i've been, outside of extremely popular / viral places, perhaps because Japan often has much smaller seating spaces than others.
      - DingoBilly on 18/04/2024 - 13:03
        
        +1
        
        @doobey1231: It's actually a massive pain in the ass. Pretty much any restaurant you go to has lines for up to an hour. I walked away from many places because (profanity) waiting that long when I can just get some dinner from the 711 quicker. I've never found any meal to be worth a long wait at end of day.
        
        So no, it's not like any part of the world - I can go most places in Australia and get seated immediately.
        
        It's just that Japan has such limited space that they'll often only be able to serve up to 10 people max.
        
        Kyorisu on 18/04/2024 - 14:18
        
        @DingoBilly: Can be hit and miss. My first night last time I went over and wanted a proper restaurant experience I got lucky on the second place I hit up with a walk in with no wait. Every other night was either cheap food or lining up just before opening for a minimum wait.
  - Spets on 18/04/2024 - 11:14
    
    +2
    
    I was there end of 2019 and 1 week ago. The lines this time were massive and took 1+ hour for most things.
    
    As for the negs to my original comment - cope harder.
    - Elision on 18/04/2024 - 12:49
      
      +6
      
      No idea why people are giving you negative points, it's completely true, and important for people to be prepared for it prior to going so they aren't taken by surprise and can appropriately prepare, some people are not able to stand for long periods of time, or have children who cannot handle such a wait and may need to adjust their plans or expectations.
    - kurobear on 19/04/2024 - 13:47
      
      The whole neg/ upvote UI hook, really invites low quality interactions on the web.
      
      It's not as if you posted anything insulting/ defamatory. If people choose not to pick up a reasonable warning about lines, wait times etc. That's on them really.
      
      Japan just reported record number of tourists visiting the country in March.
- sistermay on 18/04/2024 - 10:37
  
  +1
  
  What's wrong with Ozbargain crowd ??? Why the negs when you are merely stating the fact ???
  - doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 11:43
    
    +1
    
    I think its an inaccurate statement to make, its like saying oh you are going to new zealand? get ready for rain! There are just too many variables to behave like lining up is a guaranteed problem when visiting Japan. Last time I went was peak tourist season and the longest I waited was about 30 minutes and that was for teamlabs, every other time I lined up it was quick and efficient, even at the airport. Its okay to recount previous experience but best not to present it as guaranteed fact cause its such a dynamic thing.
    - Spets on 20/04/2024 - 09:34
      
      Dude my experience was 1 week ago.
StackableSnacks on 18/04/2024 - 08:53

+11

I'm in Japan on holidays right now. First time visiting, but 100% will be doing this again.
- SueyJitSu on 18/04/2024 - 09:13
  
  Nice!
  What places are you visiting if I may ask? How busy is it at these places?
  Thanks in advance.
  - sauce2k on 18/04/2024 - 09:40
    
    +1
    
    sounds like you've never been to Japan?
    
    My recommendation for first timers is to spend at least 2 weeks in Japan if you can.
    
    Tokyo>Kyoto>Osaka
    
    Yes, I know it's the main touristy areas but it's good if it's your first time. Places are going to be busy because one it's Japan and secondly the YEN is so bloody weak now against USD and AUD.
    - SueyJitSu on 18/04/2024 - 10:57
      
      +1
      
      Yeah it will be. Planning for 2 weeks. Will be with the fam, so wife and 3 kids. So was looking probably to just stay in Tokyo. Disneyland, Universal Studios, studio Ghibli museum etc are on the wish list.
      - Elision on 18/04/2024 - 11:10
        
        +4
        
        @SueyJitSu: Don't have your heart set on Ghibli museum, it is INCREDIBLY hard to get tickets, which you must get a month prior to the date on their website. It essentially just crashes and then they're gone, there are guides on the best techniques to secure them though.
        
        Be prepared for 2 hour waits in line per ride at Universal unless you have an express pass which is about $150-$230 on top of the entrance price, if you have your heart set on going to Super Nintendo world without an express pass, you MUST get to the park very early and follow a guide on getting a timed entry ticket, but it's like at least an hour before advertised open time if not earlier.
        
        Also if you are only doing one Disney park, Disney sea is better than Disneyland, and it's unique to Japan whereas you can go to Disneyland in several countries. I see you said universal is on your wish list, and you're staying in Tokyo, you may mean overall wishlist for future travel, but in case you don't, universal studios is in Osaka, not Tokyo. Look at crowd calendars before picking a day to visit as well and pick the quietest day.
        
        It's an incredible country and i've been 3 times now, and can't wait to go again, but I definitely recommend that you look into -every- tourist attraction you wish to see on places like reddit etc as to how to get tickets, how to see the most in the allocated time etc. If you have a popular restaurant you want to visit, make a booking weeks in advance.
        
        SueyJitSu on 18/04/2024 - 11:53
        
        +2
        
        @Elision: Thanks for the info - much appreciated.
    - DingoBilly on 18/04/2024 - 13:06
      
      -2
      
      It's different for everyone.
      
      I personally found Tokyo to be the blandest of all areas and the one people should drop first. On my last 3 week trip I spent 2 days there and it's honestly nothing special. Just a big city like any other. Previously had spent up to a week there and just had nothing to do (that is worthwhile and not something I can just do at home).
      
      So many more interesting things to see in Japan than being in a city.
      - Elision on 19/04/2024 - 09:12
        
        +1
        
        @DingoBilly: Definitely different for everyone! I spent 2 weeks there my 2nd trip to Japan, with some day trips scattered throughout and I loved it and still would go back again! all depends on your personal tastes. I will say my favourite places on my last trip were Takayama and Kanazawa, and the train ride up to there was some of the most stunning scenery i've seen in my life! I'm glad I spent a long trip in Tokyo to really get a proper feel for it, but definitely recommend checking out more places on subsequent trips if possible!
  - StackableSnacks on 18/04/2024 - 15:18
    
    We have two weeks here. Tokyo for 6, Kyoto for 4, Hiroshima for 2, Osaka for 2. Currently on day 2 of Kyoto. Tokyo was busy everywhere, but alot of fun. We don't have kids, so our trip will be significantly different to yours I recon.
Black Hole on 18/04/2024 - 08:54

Does anyone know where and what time of the year that Fuji mountain photo was taken? I went there and it was a disappointment.
- The Almighty Dollar on 18/04/2024 - 09:04
  
  +5
  
  I'll tell Mt Fuji to get its act together for you, but I can confidently say if you're complaining about it, you'll find something else to complain about during peak season when it looks like that and is packed full with other complaining tourists.
- donaldfb1 on 18/04/2024 - 09:08
  
  IMO looks like its Lake Kawaguchi, probably around early April at a guess.
- windix on 18/04/2024 - 09:19
  
  I was in Tokyo 1/4-11/4. The only sunny day that you will see Mt Fuji is on 10/4 which we were lucky! Can even see it from Hotel room.
  
  There is a website doing forecast: https://fuji-san.info/en/index.html
- Datsun09 on 18/04/2024 - 09:36
  
  Cherry blossom season with some photoshop and you need to check the forecast to make sure you go when it's not overcast and probably go in the morning.
- doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 09:45
  
  It honestly varies day by day, have been out a few times to see Fuji in person with no luck, every time I have been on the shinkansen though, perfect clarity lol.
- BuyOrNot on 18/04/2024 - 09:51
  
  Went there in Feb couple of years back, the view was excellent.
- Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 09:57
  
  +2
  
  We got a postcard perfect view of Mt Fuji on 30 October - autumn is a beautiful time for sightseeing and hiking in Japan.
  
  We studied a Mt Fuji webcam http://live.fujigoko.tv/?n=3&e=1 and it tended to be clearer in the morning in the days leading up to our visit so made sure we got there as early as possible.
  
  The view from behind Chureito Pagoda is a popular spot: https://www.google.com/maps/@23.4234022,120.656623,16.27z/da…
- jlai79 on 18/04/2024 - 11:51
  
  +2
  
  I went in winter last year (end of Jan) and the view was perfect! Just be sure to check the weather forecast before you decide on which day to go. I joined a Mt Fuji day tour on Klook and we went to Kawaguchiko Oishi Park, Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja, Oshino Hakkai and Gotemba Premium Outlets, all with beautiful and stunning views of Mt Fuji.
- Hearthstone on 18/04/2024 - 16:08
  
  Mt Fuji view is dependent on the weather of the day, if it clear sky no cloud you get an awesome view else
  all you see is a bunch of clouds
  
  catching the Shinkansen to Kyoto from Tokyo, an hour out of Tokyo on a clear day you get an awesome view of it, it feel like it a stone throw away
- crentist on 25/04/2024 - 13:46
  
  +1
  
  I used to work near Shinjuku and my office faced west. Fuji was fairly visible most days, as some far away little mountain way off in the background, easily overlooked and miniscule.
  
  But every now and then the day would be so clear that it appeared to grow 10x and tower over west Tokyo. I'd literally stop in my tracks while trudging to my desk in the morning and spend a few mins just looking at it because it was so shocking how much grander it appeared, and how everything before it suddenly looked like insignificant foothills to the mountain
Bowna on 18/04/2024 - 09:37

Will flights to Japan ever go back to Pre-Covid prices? Have costs actually increased THAT much or are the airlines taking the piss and charging more for fun?

My partner and I flew Qantas from Brisbane to Narita October 2019 for around $1500 return for the both of us. Feels extremely bad looking at flights for the same month in 2024 and having to pay double that.
- sauce2k on 18/04/2024 - 09:41
  
  +3
  
  let me take out my crystal ball for you….umm no unlikely especially seeing how popular Japan is in recent years
- doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 09:47
  
  +2
  
  Doubt it, combination of Japan being a popular destination at the moment (seriously anecdotal here but I know at least 20 different people went in the last year through my social media). But also a strong part the airlines are just taking the piss, like every other industry that sells direct to the public.
Broomstick on 18/04/2024 - 09:38

+11

Looks like ANA doing pretty similar pricing. Would probably pick ANA over QANTAS for service though
- ozbargainer88 on 18/04/2024 - 09:43
  
  I was looking at ANA for May-June for ~$1000. Google Flights email this morning said price went up to $1300. I would have preferred ANA but Qantas might be the go now.
- ryefig on 18/04/2024 - 10:07
  
  +5
  
  All things equal, it's always a bit of a special start of a holiday to fly with an airline of the destination country.
  
  Regardless of the class you are traveling, you will probably find a consensus that food and service on Japanese airlines is better than Qantas.
  - Elision on 18/04/2024 - 11:15
    
    +5
    
    Absolutely, we splurged the extra $150 or so to fly with japan airlines and it was absolutely worth it, not to mention the 2 x 30kg baggage allowance, we brought a folding duffle bag from kmart and a padlock to shove all our clothes into so we had an entire 2nd suitcase to fill with stuff. Also brought a Zojirushi rice cooker as carry on, was awesome.
    - ozbarbara on 19/04/2024 - 08:20
      
      Did you find a rice cooker for sale which is suitable for our voltage?
      - Elision on 19/04/2024 - 09:15
        
        @ozbarbara: Yes! BIC camera has a section of "overseas models" which are 220-240v :) they come with a Japanese plug but you can simply buy a convertor there for a few dollars, or change the power cable to an Australian one when you get home (it's removable). We got the NS-ZLH10 model, absolutely love it!
  - SgtGrumbles on 19/04/2024 - 07:34
    
    Have never thought of that! Love it
mmd on 18/04/2024 - 09:38

+3

This is ok prices but bear in mind this is the hot/raining season period.
recession1 on 18/04/2024 - 09:39

Perth flights are via Singapore with the second leg on JAL. Good deal.
- fenikkusu on 20/04/2024 - 15:29
  
  My thoughts exactly. Makes layover more bearable.
payless69 on 18/04/2024 - 09:44

-2

I had no idea that Qantas flies from Cairns to Haneda.
Jetstar usually lands in Narita for like 1/4 the price using a Dreamliner.
Will Qants give me a B737 codeshare with Virgin?
- Flyerone on 18/04/2024 - 10:29
  
  -1
  
  Probably.
- wackedupwacko on 18/04/2024 - 13:18
  
  Qantas doesn't. And right now for some of the time periods QF is cheaper than JQ
- recession1 on 18/04/2024 - 13:29
  
  Was it too hard to click on the link and see the Cairns flights connect through Sydney?
  - payless69 on 18/04/2024 - 14:26
    
    -2
    
    I did not know that Sydney laid half way in between!
doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 09:49

JAL has some good prices there too. Is it worth forgetting the points and going with a Japanese airline? I have heard the overall service is much better.
- Xianese on 18/04/2024 - 09:53
  
  +8
  
  Have flown to Japan many times with JAL.
  
  JAL's service is infinitely better than Qantas' service. The staff from Check In to on board the plane along with meals and comfort are all superb.
  - Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 10:15
    
    +3
    
    Agreed.
    
    JAL "Infinitely better" than Qantas might sound like an exaggeration but it's not.
  - ruprectaus on 18/04/2024 - 14:26
    
    I have Qantas Club membership, it's the only reason I'd consider begrudgingly flying Qantas to use the international lounges, still JAL even then ?
    - Xianese on 18/04/2024 - 14:30
      
      +1
      
      Given JAL fly direct, unless you've got some reason to be spending ample time in the Club prior to or following the flight, I'd say so yes.
      
      I've not flown Qantas to Japan (have elsewhere though) since 2019, but that last trip put me off completely.
  - mariahwerk on 18/04/2024 - 17:51
    
    You can use QFF points to purchase JAL business class
- ozbargainer88 on 18/04/2024 - 09:54
  
  JAL > Qantas but JAL only has overnight return flights while Qantas has day time returns.
- recession1 on 18/04/2024 - 10:06
  
  You’ll get Qantas points flying JAL
  - doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 10:07
    
    Yeah sorry was about to correct myself, I mean status credits.
    - recession1 on 18/04/2024 - 10:57
      
      You’ll get them too, although maybe not as many as if you flew the same route on Qantas
      - doobey1231 on 18/04/2024 - 12:23
        
        @recession1: News to me, I flew jetstar last time and didn't get status credits then, but maybe things have changed.
        
        alim on 18/04/2024 - 12:47
        
        @doobey1231: Can confirm for JAL. Recently flew with JAL to Japan and received both Qantas status credits and points.
        
        recession1 on 18/04/2024 - 13:26
        
        @doobey1231: On Jetstar you’ll need to add a bundle to get status credits and points
adu25 on 18/04/2024 - 09:55

Is this good pricing for Japan post-covid times from Melb? Or will Japan airlines or other airlines have better sales?
I remember 500-700 was good pricing with japan airlines but was pre-covid times
- Elision on 18/04/2024 - 11:18
  
  +1
  
  Yes, i've been several times since covid and had tracked prices consistently, anything under like $1100 direct from Melb from a full-service airline is a good price in this current climate. You likely won't find much cheaper, but at the same price or a smidge higher I would pick Japan Airlines over Qantas any day.
Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 10:33

+8

A note for those who lust after Japan Airlines, where all economy seats are like premium economy:

For SYD to HND; There are $1,081 return fares on a sprinkling of days most months for the rest of this year. (fare code:O)

For MEL, BNE, ADL and HBA: Around $1,200, you can get a guaranteed QF connection to SYD and then JL direct to HND via this hack on the Japan Airlines website.
1. Search for SYD to HND to identify dates that are $1,081.
2. Then, switch to multi-city and search the same dates but add connections to and from your capital city to SYD.

e.g.
17 Oct, 5:30am, MEL - SYD
17 Oct, 9:15am, SYD - HND
30 Oct, 6:25pm, HND - SYD
31 Oct, 10:20am, SYD - MEL

Also, Haneda (HND) is a vastly better experience than Narita (NRT).

EDIT: One of the last airlines to allow free seat selection.
- sistermay on 18/04/2024 - 10:43
  
  -1
  
  Only JAL have flights leaving Brisbane and its hard to search for them so thanks for the hack !
  - Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 11:02
    
    +2
    
    Happy to share the JAL goodness.
    
    Forgot to say that Canberra can use this hack too.
    
    Plus with Japan Airlines you can often add free (+taxes) domestic connection to other cities in Japan (but maybe not possible if you are using connecting services in Australia ie the BNE to SYD but you could try). That'd make for a length of Japan one-way train trip, fly into Sapporo - train down through the island - fly out of Fukouka.
    - AussieDaddy on 18/04/2024 - 19:48
      
      THC, the JAL site keeps telling me that my session has expired (I'm changing taps and checking other sites etc, but they don't give you enough time), what's the cheapest you can find in this hack from Adelaide from May to June for 2 - 3 weeks? I know it isn't enough time, but I have those two months off and want to go to Japan, and hope it isn't as hot as everyone is saying it's in those months. Tia
      - Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 21:45
        
        +1
        
        @AussieDaddy: I'm excited for you, here's lowest price days in May and June:
        
        Departures: 29, 30 May, 4, 5, 9,11 June
        Return: 12,19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 June
        
        e.g. Multi-city:
        28 May, 13:10 ADL - SYD
        (overnight Sydney at your own expense)
        29 May, SYD - HND
        19 June, HND - SYD
        20 June, 8:40 SYD - ADL
        
        $1,170.92
        
        Qantas could do this for a similar price with better timings but I'd avoid their old A330s.
        
        June may be hot and wet but not as bad as July and August, see historical charts: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatem…
        
        AussieDaddy on 18/04/2024 - 22:19
        
        @Time has come: Really appreciate it. Will check all options available and will decide ASAP. Ta
    - eltito on 18/04/2024 - 22:24
      
      I tried doing this:
      
      15 Nov, 0600am, CBR - SYD
      15 Nov, 9:15am, SYD - HND
      8 Dec, 6:25pm, HND - SYD
      9 Dec, 0800am, SYD - CBR
      
      I click next once I added all my personal info details and it says this: The requested cabin class is full or not available in at least one of the options listed below. (5003)
      
      I highly doubt it's fully booked, but unsure why it won't let me proceed - any ideas?
      - Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 22:45
        
        @eltito: Those 'requested cabin full' messages usually appear while you are selecting flight options but they don't stop you from continuing.
        
        The only potential problem is your 8am SYD - CBR leg might not be within policy for the airline at that airport.. The 9:10am option might be better. I'm no expert.
        
        eltito on 18/04/2024 - 22:52
        
        @Time has come: I noticed the message appears when booking SYD - HND leg (and return HND - SYD), however even after I enter my personal details and click continue it gives me a similar error and doesn't let me proceed. I even changed the return leg SYD-CBR with no luck
        
        Warning Please confirm the following.
        Error: The selected flight cannot be reserved. The selected flight is already fully booked, or may be showing vacancies when it is in fact fully booked.
        If possible, please consider choosing another flight. (15079 - 421)
        
        Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 23:00
        
        @eltito: With your dates I entered dummy name and details and was able to proceed to the select services screen. It just warned me that my fake Qantas Frequent Flyer number was invalid.
        
        Double check the instructions on the form fields. Asian airlines are extremely particular about your name and passport matching and being entered in the right order.
        
        Or, try creating a JAL account first instead of guest checkout.
        
        Or, try a different browser. Turn off VPN.
        
        eltito on 18/04/2024 - 23:23
        
        @Time has come: Very odd - no idea what it could be.
        
        I tried different browser
        I also tried creating a JAL account and going down that avenue
        I didn't have my VPN on, so it can't be that
        
        It doesn't matter what I try, just keeps giving me that error (instead of the services screen). I'll try again tomorrow, but don't have a lot of faith - thanks anyway!
        
        Time has come on 18/04/2024 - 23:28
        
        @eltito: Good luck. The call centre might be able to help, I've only had very limited but OK dealings with them.
        
        eltito on 19/04/2024 - 10:08
        
        @Time has come: Update: Tried a different computer (with different internet connection) and no luck. I also tried a few different dates.
        
        I then decided to try your route posted:
        17 Oct, 5:30am, MEL - SYD
        17 Oct, 9:15am, SYD - HND
        30 Oct, 6:25pm, HND - SYD
        31 Oct, 10:20am, SYD - MEL
        
        and once I enter personal details and click next, it gives the same error :
        
        "Warning Please confirm the following.
        Error: The selected flight cannot be reserved. The selected flight is already fully booked, or may be showing vacancies when it is in fact fully booked.
        If possible, please consider choosing another flight. (15079 - 421)"
        
        And the system doesn't let me proceed at all. Unsure why it was letting you but not me. The website I'm using for the multi-city is: https://www.jal.co.jp/au/en/
        
        Anyway, I think I'll have to bite the bullet and pay more to get to SYD and then do the SYD-HND leg - as the hack isn't working (at least for me)
        
        Time has come on 19/04/2024 - 14:30
        
        @eltito: I just tried again and I too got error 15079 - 421 after the personal ID page. The seat map for the JAL flights shows economy is almost empty so it must be the Qantas IT system dishonouring the discount fare.
        
        The Internet says that error is common with Qantas and that it can usually be fixed by calling. I'd try the JAL call centre before giving up.
        
        Time has come on 19/04/2024 - 14:46
        
        @eltito: I checked ex Adelaide for 28 May (dates for @AussieDaddy above) and was able to go right through, select seats and get to the payment page. Very strange.
- mt2000 on 18/04/2024 - 14:35
  
  Thanks for the hack. I will try this next time I want to go back to Japan
- alcadive on 19/04/2024 - 20:58
  
  I wish I didn’t read this. I literally just booked return flights from MEL to NRT with Cathay Pacific with layovers in HKG and it’s about the same price to do your hack … fml
  - Time has come on 19/04/2024 - 22:38
    
    +1
    
    You'll enjoy Cathay, it's a solid choice, and maybe next time you can try JAL. I reckon this hack will be ongoing.
    - alcadive on 20/04/2024 - 10:32
      
      Thanks man I will.
KRiSX on 18/04/2024 - 11:47

I'd rather swim than fly Qantas
- ANoobishFellow on 18/04/2024 - 13:55
  
  -1
  
  Who have you been flying with lol. Qantas is excellent compared to any other Aus airline.
LaProblematique on 18/04/2024 - 12:16

+1

(profanity) Qantas. Will wait for JAL.
shazz on 18/04/2024 - 12:44

keen to know if anyone travels during august which is hot . Trying to escape Melbourne winter and go in mid August
- ozbargainer88 on 18/04/2024 - 14:22
  
  +1
  
  I've been in July. It was not pleasant.
- areustillpretty on 18/04/2024 - 18:39
  
  Going to be stinky hot. Humidity will be overwhelming considering you're from Melbourne. Hokkaido maybe?
  - AussieDaddy on 18/04/2024 - 19:24
    
    What about in June? I'm thinking to go there in June, and hope their summer isn't as bad as ours (at least here in SA when it hits 40s).
    - areustillpretty on 18/04/2024 - 21:52
      
      +1
      
      Personally I avoid humid weather as much as possible. So late May - Jun is still a no-go from me because it marks the start of summer and muggy weather. But you may feel okay.
      
      It's not much about the temp itself, but the apparent temp that's related to humidity. In Tokyo they rarely hit even high 30s, but it just feels so much worse than SA or VIC because of the humidity.
      - AussieDaddy on 18/04/2024 - 22:20
        
        +1
        
        @areustillpretty: The humidity and not necessarily the heat. Gotcha! Thanks
ANoobishFellow on 18/04/2024 - 13:56

-1

Nice price but obligatory Sigh, maybe one day I can afford to travel once cost of living and housing affordability sorts itself out.
- Flyerone on 18/04/2024 - 19:44
  
  Sorts "itself" out? LOL
Hearthstone on 18/04/2024 - 16:10

I prefer ANA or JAL going to Japan
areustillpretty on 18/04/2024 - 18:44

+1

If you don't mind flying CX from Melbourne in Dec, 9 Dec to 25 Dec is just over $1030 return. If you can deal with 10 hr transit in HK each way, seat selection fee, NRT instead of HND, go for it. You can pay a little bit more and select another flight to reduce the transit time.
- alcadive on 19/04/2024 - 21:15
  
  I just did this for flights in October for around ~$1100 and then I saw the hack in the comment above about flying JAL direct from Sydney with connecting flights to Melbourne for about the same price :(
Tppskk on 25/04/2024 - 00:41

I’d say avoid mid June to early Sept - it’s too hot and humid all over Japan.