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Key Takeaways: IBEX Airlines runs a time sale from July 17 to 23, 2026, with one-way domestic fares starting at ¥6,820 for Sendai–Sapporo/New Chitose. Travel is valid August 1 through October 24, excluding August 7–16 for the Obon peak. Airport facility fees are charged separately, and sale seats are limited. IBEX Time Sale Overview IBEX Airlines will hold its IBEX Time Sale from July 17 to July 23, 2026, offering one-way fares from ¥6,820 on 11 domestic routes in Japan — a great chance to lock in cheap flights for late summer and autumn travel. Booking period: July 17–23, 2026 Travel period: August 1 – October 24, 2026 Blackout dates: August 7–16 (Obon holiday peak) Lowest fare: from ¥6,820 one way (airport facility fees not included) Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares To/From Sendai Sapporo/New Chitose: ¥6,820 Nagoya/Chubu: ¥8,470 Osaka/Itami: ¥8,800 Hiroshima: ¥9,790 Fukuoka: ¥11,880 To/From Osaka/Itami Fukuoka: ¥7,480 Niigata: ¥7,810 […]

Key Takeaways: Eastar Jet’s Super Star Festa cuts one-way Japan–Korea fares to as low as ¥100 on the Kumamoto–Busan route, with booking open from 10:00 a.m. on July 13 until July 19, 2026. Travel dates run October 25, 2026 through March 27, 2027. Taxes, fuel surcharges, and checked baggage are not included. Korean low-cost carrier Eastar Jet is running a major sale on its Japan–Korea routes called the Super Star Festa, from 10:00 a.m. on July 13 through July 19, 2026. One-way fares start at an astonishing ¥100. Sale Overview Sale period: July 13 (Mon), 10:00 a.m. – July 19 (Sun), 2026 Eligible routes: Flights from Japan to Seoul/Incheon and Busan Travel period: October 25, 2026 – March 27, 2027 Lowest fare: From ¥100 one-way (taxes, fuel surcharges, and checked baggage not included) Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares The routes and lowest one-way fares are listed below. None of the

Key Takeaways: Jin Air’s Monthly MY Deal cuts fares by up to 15% on Korean domestic and international routes, including Japan–Korea flights, with bookings open from 10:00 a.m. on July 2 through July 12, 2026. Enter promo code MJIN2607 at booking, or the discount will not apply. Travel runs through September 30 domestically and October 24 internationally, with some dates excluded. Jin Air Monthly MY Deal Overview Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air is running its monthly promotion “Monthly MY Deal” from 10:00 a.m. on July 2 through July 12, 2026, covering both Korean domestic and international routes. Eligible fares are discounted by up to 15%. Booking period: July 2, 2026 (10:00 a.m.) to July 12, 2026 Discount: Up to 15% off fares Travel period (Korean domestic): July 2 to September 30, 2026 Travel period (international): July 2 to October 24, 2026 Promo code: MJIN2607 (must be entered at booking) Eligible

Key Takeaways: Air New Zealand’s Matariki Sale runs July 10–13, 2026, with round-trip Tokyo/Narita fares to Auckland and Christchurch from ¥147,500 all-in — fuel surcharges and taxes included. Premium Economy starts at ¥297,500 and Business Premier at ¥508,500. Travel spans September 22, 2026 to May 8, 2027, with blackout dates and limited seats in the sale booking classes. Air New Zealand Launches Matariki Sale Air New Zealand is running its Matariki Sale from July 10 to 13, 2026, covering flights from Japan to New Zealand. Matariki is the Maori name for the Pleiades star cluster and marks the Maori New Year — the inspiration for this limited-time promotion. Round-trip fares from Tokyo/Narita to Auckland and Christchurch start at an all-inclusive ¥147,500 in Economy — an excellent price for a long-haul route to the Southern Hemisphere. Fares include fuel surcharges and all taxes, so there are no hidden extras. Sale Routes

Key Takeaways: Ethiopian Airlines is discounting all routes for both Economy and Business Class: 10% off travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026, and 15% off between January 1 and March 24, 2027. Bookings close July 30, 2026, through the airline’s website and app. Itineraries departing from or arriving in Addis Ababa, Somalia, or China are excluded. Ethiopian Airlines Launches a Network-Wide Sale Ethiopian Airlines is running a discount sale covering flights to all destination cities, with bookings open until July 30, 2026. Both Economy Class and Business Class fares are eligible, making this a deal worth catching. Ethiopian Airlines operates one of the largest route networks in Africa, connecting travelers to cities across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East via its hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Nonstop flights from Tokyo Narita make this a great opportunity for anyone planning a trip to Africa from Japan. Discount

Key Takeaways: China Airlines is running a SUPER SALE for the 50th anniversary of its Fukuoka–Taipei route, with itineraries from Fukuoka up to 20% off. Taipei and Kaohsiung round trips start at ¥23,000, and travel runs from September 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Round 1 booking closes July 21, 2026. China Airlines has launched a SUPER SALE starting July 7, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Fukuoka–Taipei route. Itineraries departing from Fukuoka are up to 20% off, with Taipei and Kaohsiung round trips from ¥23,000, and all routes to Southeast Asia, Oceania, the Americas, and Europe included. Sale Overview Campaign: SUPER SALE (Fukuoka–Taipei route 50th anniversary) Booking periods: Round 1 from July 7 to 21, 2026 / Round 2 from August 11 to 25, 2026 Travel period: September 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027 (blackout dates apply) Discount: Up to 20% off itineraries departing from Fukuoka Eligible routes:

Key Takeaways: Qatar Airways is cutting fares by up to 15% on routes to and from Japan, covering Business and Economy, round-trip and one-way, to cities in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Booking is open only July 9–12, 2026, for travel between September 1 and December 15. Discounts vary by route and class, and rebooking onto another airline is not permitted. Qatar Airways 4-Day Flash Sale Overview Qatar Airways is running a 4-day flash sale on routes departing from and arriving in Japan. Round-trip and one-way fares in both Business and Economy Class are up to 15% off, covering cities across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The exact discount varies by route and booking class. Sale and Travel Periods Booking (sale) period: July 9 to July 12, 2026 (4 days only) Travel period: September 1 to December 15, 2026 Eligible classes: Business and Economy (round-trip and one-way) Eligible

Key Takeaways: Spring Japan’s Spring Fair runs from July 1 to July 21, 2026, with Narita–Hakodate one-way fares from ¥4,880 and Chubu–Chitose from ¥5,780 for travel through October 12, 2026. Airport facility charges and taxes are separate, ‘Lucky Spring’ fare rules apply, and seats sell out fast. Spring Japan Kicks Off Its ‘Spring Fair’ Sale Low-cost carrier Spring Japan is holding a limited-time sale called the Spring Fair, running from July 1 to July 21, 2026. Focused mainly on routes to Hokkaido, one-way fares start from just ¥4,880, making it a great opportunity for summer and autumn travel plans. Sale Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares The main routes and their lowest one-way fares in this sale are as follows: Tokyo/Narita–Hakodate: from ¥4,880 one-way Nagoya/Chubu–Sapporo/Chitose: from ¥5,780 one-way Please note that airport facility charges and taxes are not included and must be paid separately. The displayed fares cover the airfare itself

Key Takeaways: ZIPAIR Tokyo’s Summer Sale runs July 8 to 14, 2026, with North America routes opening July 9. One-way fares from Narita start at ¥6,500 to Seoul/Incheon and ¥29,250 to Los Angeles, with no fuel surcharge and 7 kg of checked baggage included. Travel dates run through November 15, and seats are limited. ZIPAIR Tokyo Launches Its Summer Sale Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo is holding a Summer Sale from July 8 to July 14, 2026. Its popular North America routes go on sale starting July 9. One-way fares start from just ¥6,500 on the Seoul/Incheon route. All fares come with no fuel surcharge, though taxes and fees are charged separately. Eligible Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares The eligible routes departing from and arriving at Tokyo/Narita, along with their lowest one-way fares, are as follows: Seoul/Incheon: ¥6,500 Singapore: ¥11,500 Bangkok: ¥15,500 Honolulu: ¥22,750 Vancouver: ¥28,950 Los Angeles: ¥29,250 San