China Southern to Japan Return: Tokyo Ex MEL $636, SYD $679, BNE $706, Osaka Ex MEL $681, SYD $706, BNE $709 @ Beat That Flight

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China Southern to Japan Return: Tokyo Ex MEL $636, SYD $679, BNE $706, Osaka Ex MEL $681, SYD $706, BNE $709 @ Beat That Flight
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Last edited 19/02/2025 - 13:31

China Southern is a 4-star airline and hubs through Guangzhou, China to a ton of Asian destinations, including Japan.

These are the best dates I've found, but if the dates you want aren't there, try them anyway as I can't search every single combination!

Also compare with Air Asia to Osaka from $269 one way, Tokyo from $205 and Seoul from $259.

Summary:
Melbourne to Tokyo (20 Feb - 31 Jul) from $636 return
Sydney to Tokyo (20 Feb - 31 Jul) from $679 return
Brisbane to Tokyo (20 Feb - 31 Jul)) from $706 return
Sydney to Osaka (20 Feb - 31 Jul) from $706 return
Melbourne to Osaka (20 Feb - 31 Jul) from $681 return
Brisbane to Osaka (20 Feb - 31 Jul) from $709 return

Also compare with Singapore Airlines from all key Aus ports to Tokyo, Osaka or Fukuoka although these were a while back, so some prices may have changed on certain dates/routes.

The cherry blossom or sakura is never perfectly predictable, but some early predictions are below:

A friend has a video series on the 10 Best Cherry Blossom Sakura Spots in Japan - Tokyo, Yamanashi! [4K] (CC)

Destination First bloom Full bloom
Kochi March 17 March 25
Kumamoto March 19 March 28
Hiroshima March 26 April 3
Kyoto March 26 April 4
Nagoya March 24 April 1
Kanazawa March 31 April 6
Tokyo March 19 March 26
Matsumoto April 2 April 11
Fuji Five Lakes April 2 April 10
Sendai March 31 April 6
Hirosaki April 20 April 26
Hakodate April 26 May 3

Accommodation:

I also have an article on the top 5 most popular hotels in Tokyo for under $120.

Sydney - Tokyo on China Southern return

Dates: 20 Feb 25 - 31 Jul 25

Return Price Travel Dates
$705 20 Feb to 22 Mar
$636 1 Mar to 16 Mar
$748 3 May to 13 May
$705 2 Jun to 12 Jun
$707 5 Jun to 1 Jul
$725 16 Jun to 26 Jun

Melbourne - Tokyo on China Southern return

Dates: 20 Feb 25 - 31 Jul 25

Return Price Travel Dates
$695 20 Feb to 18 Mar
$679 20 Feb to 22 Mar
$679 10 Mar to 24 Mar
$691 13 Mar to 20 Mar
$753 25 May to 9 Jun
$691 27 May to 10 Jun
$691 5 Jun to 27 Jun
$701 16 Jun to 26 Jun

Brisbane - Tokyo on China Southern return

Dates: 20 Feb 25 - 31 Jul 25

Return Price Travel Dates
$963 20 Feb to 30 Mar
$773 23 Feb to 21 Mar
$706 26 Feb to 24 Mar
$721 11 Mar to 24 Mar
$721 13 Mar to 23 Mar
$725 22 Apr to 26 May

Sydney - Osaka on China Southern return

Dates: 20 Feb 25 - 31 Jul 25

Return Price Travel Dates
$711 20 Feb to 3 Apr
$710 23 Feb to 2 Apr
$709 26 Feb to 16 Mar
$707 1 Mar to 11 Mar
$707 4 Mar to 18 Mar
$709 10 Mar to 28 Mar
$707 16 Mar to 26 Mar
$709 21 Apr to 21 May
$714 26 May to 4 Jun
$706 2 Jun to 12 Jun
$706 5 Jun to 15 Jun
$706 14 Jun to 24 Jun
$706 17 Jun to 27 Jun

Melbourne - Osaka on China Southern return

Dates: 20 Feb 25 - 31 Jul 25

Return Price Travel Dates
$694 20 Feb to 10 Mar
$685 20 Feb to 3 Apr
$683 23 Feb to 13 Mar
$681 26 Feb to 12 Mar
$683 4 Mar to 3 Apr
$681 7 Mar to 17 Mar
$681 10 Mar to 20 Mar
$682 13 Mar to 27 Mar
$681 16 Mar to 26 Mar

Brisbane - Osaka on China Southern return

Dates: 20 Feb 25 - 31 Jul 25

Return Price Travel Dates
$719 20 Feb to 29 Mar
$709 23 Feb to 2 Apr
$709 26 Feb to 24 Mar
$729 26 May to 4 Jun
$729 9 Jun to 15 Jun

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Comments

  • chingy213 on 19/02/2025 - 13:41
    -7

    This entire cherry blossom thing in Japan is the most overrated experience on the planet? Just go to any suburb in Melbourne during late spring and you will see a million blossoms for free. And you dont need to camp outside.

    • Royale with cheese on 19/02/2025 - 13:55
      +1

      I personally am not a fan of going to Japan but it seems like everyone else is going there. My wife is very likely influenced by social media and keeps asking me to take her there so i agree its very likely a hype created but i guess they know how to get you.

      On a different note, china southern has both times cancelled my flight, once by me going to Sydney airport three times, especially when I was travelling to get married and flight was 4 days prior to my wedding. On a positive note, they allow 46kg checked baggage and both times, they put me on a different airline without changing baggage allowance so I was not complaining. I also found out that those people who didn't take the overnight hotel option got $300 back due to flight cancellation so it doesn't sound a terrible option but I would suggest travel insurance either through credit card or separately.

      • Aldonis on 19/02/2025 - 14:30
        +2

        Japan is the new Bali

        • HamBoi69 on 19/02/2025 - 15:05
          +8

          Just came back from Japan and loved it. Sure, there are the turoist traps, but do your research and plan well, and you'll be fine. Lots of Aussies everywhere, though, easily identifiable through their Kathmandu's lol.

          • Cludo on 19/02/2025 - 18:21

            @HamBoi69: How long did you stay for? & how long would you recommend?

            • HamBoi69 on 19/02/2025 - 19:28
              +1

              @Cludo: Left on 4th from Mel thru Singapore to NRT arriving on the 5th and the same on the way back retuning on the 16th and arriving back yesterday. So about 12 days in Japan really.

              Look it’s left me wanting more, but then again any international travel does. My days were packed with lots on, take USJ for example (and I consider that a quieter day!), did everything I wanted to on the days so I’d say it was a perfect amount of time. Happy to PM you if want more detail on anything, I had a great time.

              • Cludo on 20/02/2025 - 00:21

                @HamBoi69: Thanks for the reply! - we're looking at 12 days total
                My partner has planned a whole bunch of stuff to do she was originally going with some of her friends but some have dropped out and I'm thinking about last minute joining them 😊

            • 31mop on 19/02/2025 - 22:48
              +2

              @Cludo: 1 week in each place is good if you can do it - tokyo, kyoto, osaka etc

              • YetAnotherChris on 20/02/2025 - 19:51

                @31mop: I just did a Tokyo to Fukuoka trip about a month ago. For those that want to save money, note that Tokyo, Nagoya and the Kansai area (and Kyoto especially) are ruinously expensive on friday and Saturday nights. So I like to take the slow trains and visit smaller towns on the Tokaido and San'yo line. Outside of the big holidays prices on weekends are cheapest one day ahead as hotels scramble to fill unsold inventory, so let google maps tell you where you're getting off the train the next day and save 20-30% over booking ahead.

                The Kintetsu rail pass is extremely good value getting from Nagoya to Osaka/Kyoto while visiting Ise Shima, Iga, or Nara, all of which are super cheap on the weekend. The two day nonconsecutive Nankai railpass is extremely good value if you want to visit Koyasan (you absolutely do) and later go to the airport or vice-versa.

                The JR Seishun Jūhachi Kippu was destroyed last october and is now consecutive rather than five days in a month, and therefore useless.

    • belongsinforums on 19/02/2025 - 18:36

      there's worse, like the nyc nye ball drop where you can't go to the toilet for 12 hours

    • SuperMid on 20/02/2025 - 07:19
      +1

      This is actually kinda true. Theres an industrial road in Melbourne that is lined with cherry blossoms, looks straight out amazing once they bloom lol

  • xiaozaocha on 19/02/2025 - 14:02
    +2

    China southern is a full service carrier.

    They may provide free Guangzhou (CAN) transit accommodation based on your cabin level.

  • bbtlovebbt on 19/02/2025 - 14:19

    Disney Land is good there.

  • aea68e on 19/02/2025 - 14:30
    +2

    Can I stop over Guangzhou for few days before or after Japan? Will it be more expensive then these prices?

    • mt2000 on 19/02/2025 - 14:40

      I like to know this as well

    • tokyocalling on 19/02/2025 - 15:15

      If you're keen on stopping over in GZ, I'd trial out some sample dates to see. I've done this a few times before and have found prices to be roughly the same/marginally more expensive.

    • node modules on 19/02/2025 - 17:54

      It will be more expensive because the only way of longer lay over is to split your ticket

  • AshB on 19/02/2025 - 15:04
    +1

    Beware they sold from a third party called lucky2go. They are near scam going by reviews. You should be lucy2 have a ticket.

    • khey on 19/02/2025 - 15:11
      +2

      as per the company name

    • mt2000 on 19/02/2025 - 15:37

      Oh did not realise that

  • thydzik on 19/02/2025 - 16:03

    I've had issues with China Southern transfer, for some reason the seats don't get preserved for the second leg.

    doesn't help that I couldn't find a way to online check-in either.

  • TimeIsMoney on 19/02/2025 - 16:15
    -2

    One of the worst flight. Frequent cancellation can ruin your plan.

  • deathjr on 19/02/2025 - 16:42

    Good comfy flight, used them for Mel-Tokyo last year. My only issue was you can't online check-in or reserve seats.

    Also have to stand in hour long queue for checking in at the airports.

    • Richardc on 19/02/2025 - 18:08

      You should be able to do check in from their website or WeChat mini program.

      • deathjr on 20/02/2025 - 16:13

        Nope, doesn't work unless you have a local Chinese mobile number.

        • YetAnotherChris on 20/02/2025 - 20:10
          +1

          You can absolutely book seats if you use China Southern's website, I flew with them last month and did this. You can book a multi stop ticket for free if you want a stopover at Guangzhou to visit the Greater Bay area or Hong Kong. I also did this last month.

          If you use a third party booking site, no you can't choose. Book direct.

  • CherryOZ on 19/02/2025 - 20:20

    Thanks buddy i am just planning a trip to Tokyo and this can save me $$$!!!

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