38 Japanese Cities: Star Alliance Flights From France Starting at €431, incl. Luggage

It is currently possible to fly with Star Alliance airlines Lufthansa, ANA, SWISS, and Brussels Airlines from 8 French airports to 38 Japanese cities, so basically almost all Japanese airports, for cheap prices starting at €431. All of these airlines allow you to take a piece of check-in luggage with you.

These are the 38(!) Japanese destinations that you can fly to:

• Tokyo: €431
• Osaka: €436
• Fukuoka: €439
• Sendai: €441
• Sapporo: €444
• Nagoya: €446
• Kumamoto: €448
• Miyazaki: €448
• Nakashibetsu: €448
• Okayama: €448
• Okinawa Island: €448
• Shōnai: €448
• Tokushima: €448
• Tottori: €448
• Wakkanai: €448
• Ōzora: €450
• Toyama: €450
• Komatsu: €451
• Ube: €451
• Odate: €452
• Wajima: €453
• Hachijo-jima: €454
• Masuda: €454
• Monbetsu: €454
• Ōita: €454
• Iwakuni: €455
• Kitakyūshū: €455
• Saga: €456
• Kagoshima: €457
• Matsuyama: €457
• Akita: €460
• Nagasaki: €460
• Hiroshima: €461
• Obihiro: €462
• Hakodate: €463
• Asahikawa: €467
• Miyakojima: €467
• Kōchi: €483

You can fly to these cities from Marseille, Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice, and Strasbourg. Paris is sometimes a bit more expensive, but generally, the prices are only a few euros apart.

From France, you would either fly Lufthansa to one of its hubs (Munich and Frankfurt), or to Brussels with Brussels Airlines. From Brussels, you would have to continue your trip with ANA. If you flew to Munich/Frankfurt, you can often choose between flying the long-haul trip with Lufthansa or with ANA. Sometimes you can also fly SWISS via Zurich. If you’re flying to one of the smaller cities in Japan, the Japanese domestic flight would always be operated by ANA.

All flights include a piece of luggage, as well as drinks and meals/snacks.

Search & Book

This deal expires on February 14, 2020, but we don’t recommend waiting for that long. Your trip has to be at least 6 days long, and may not exceed 3 months. It also has to take place between January 16 and June 30th as well as September 1st and December 15th, 2020 (please note that not all dates are available during that timespan).

To find the best dates between your preferred point of departure and Japanese destination, you should use Google Flights as it is by far the easiest way to do so. Once you’ve found the perfect flight, you should book the flight over our Travel-Dealz flight search, as the airlines charge far higher prices.

Miles

Brussels Airlines flights are issued in class L. The other airlines issue their tickets in booking class K. Should you, for example, fly a Nice – Tokyo roundtrip with SWISS, you would get:

Another example: Marseille to Frankfurt with Lufthansa, then to Kumamoto via Tokyo with ANA (and back):

Information & Tips for Japan

Japan offers a blend of modern cities and natural beauty, with highlights including Tokyo’s bustling urban landscape, Kyoto’s historic temples, Mount Fuji, and the hot springs of Hakone. The currency is the Japanese yen (JPY), and credit cards are widely accepted in urban areas, though cash is still common in rural regions. Japan can be pricey, especially in cities, with high costs for accommodation and dining, but budget options are available. The weather varies by region: summers are hot and humid, while winters can be cold, particularly in the north. The best time to visit is typically during spring (for cherry blossoms) or autumn (for fall foliage).

Japan’s transport infrastructure is highly efficient and easy to navigate. In cities like Tokyo and Osaka, the metro and train systems are extensive, punctual, and relatively easy to use, though they can get crowded during peak hours. Buses and taxis are also available, but less convenient for tourists. For intercity travel, Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet trains) are fast, comfortable, and reliable, though more expensive than other options. Buses and domestic flights are also available for longer distances, but trains remain the preferred choice for many travellers due to speed and convenience.

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