Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport is 9 hours 50 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo two hours behind Sydney.
Every week, there are 35 Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, jump on the 08:55 JAL flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:55 with Qantas.
Your SYD to HND flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. When you're ready to start your Tokyo holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Japan:
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
J-Air is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to HND flights. A reliable 86.89% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and HND include:
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
248 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Return flights start at 445 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to HND.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to HND.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Book a hotel close to HND if you have a late Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to HND around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.