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China Airlines’ autumn sale offers Tokyo–Taipei round trips from ¥37,600 via Narita–Taoyuan and ¥39,600 via Haneda–Songshan, including fuel surcharges but excluding taxes. Book by October 31, 2026; the discount applies only to round-trip tickets in booking class L. Eligible travel dates are not specified, so check your dates, flight numbers and final total before booking. China Airlines is running an autumn flight sale for round-trip travel from Tokyo to Taipei. Fares start at ¥37,600 round trip between Tokyo Narita and Taipei Taoyuan, and ¥39,600 between Tokyo Haneda and Taipei Songshan. Both include fuel surcharges, with taxes payable separately. The sale ends on October 31, 2026. Based on information published on October 13, 2026, this guide covers the eligible routes, flight numbers and fare conditions. Sale at a Glance Airline: China Airlines Eligible itinerary: Round-trip travel from Tokyo to Taipei Routes: Tokyo Narita–Taipei Taoyuan and Tokyo Haneda–Taipei Songshan Booking…

Malaysia Airlines’ Global Business Class Campaign offers round-trip fares from Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai and Fukuoka to Malaysia and beyond, starting at ¥61,420 in economy and ¥179,670 in business, with taxes and fuel surcharges included. Booking closes October 21, 2026, and travel runs through August 31, 2027. Fukuoka departures are cheapest on most routes, including Paris and London. Malaysia Airlines is running its Global Business Class Campaign from October 8 to 21, 2026, with fares in both economy and business class. The sale covers flights from Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai and Fukuoka to Malaysia. It also covers onward destinations beyond Malaysia in Asia, Oceania and Europe. Lowest round-trip fares start at ¥61,420 in economy and ¥179,670 in business class. All fares include fuel surcharges and taxes. Sale Overview Campaign: Global Business Class Campaign Booking period: October 8–21, 2026 Travel period: October 8, 2026 – August 31, 2027 Departure

JAL’s international Time Sale runs from October 8 to 18, 2026, with round-trip economy fares from Tokyo starting at ¥50,000 to Taipei and ¥117,800 to Honolulu. Europe starts at ¥160,000 and North America at ¥175,000, fuel surcharges included. Travel is valid as late as July 31, 2027, depending on the route. JAL International Time Sale Runs Until October 18 Japan Airlines (JAL) is holding its international “Time Sale” (海外航空券タイムセール) from October 8 to 18, 2026. Routes from Tokyo cover Asia, Guam and Hawaii, Oceania, Europe and North America, with the lowest round-trip economy fare starting at ¥50,000 to Taipei. Honolulu starts at ¥117,800, four European cities at ¥160,000, and major North American cities at ¥175,000. Many routes also offer business class fares, and some include premium economy. Sale Overview Sale period: October 8 – October 18, 2026 Travel period: October 8, 2026 – July 31, 2027 (varies by

Cathay Pacific is offering up to 8% off round-trip fares from six Japanese airports to destinations worldwide, covering Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. Tickets are sold only on the official website from October 7 to 14, 2026, for travel between October 10, 2026 and June 30, 2027. No promo code is needed, but discounted seats may sell out before the sale ends. Overview: Cathay Pacific’s 80th Anniversary Special Fares (Round 2) As the second round of its 80th anniversary celebrations, Cathay Pacific is selling “80th Anniversary Special Fares” exclusively on its official website from October 7 to October 14, 2026. The promotion covers round-trip tickets departing from Japan to destinations worldwide, with discounts of up to 8% in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. A key feature of this sale is that no promo code is required. Simply select an eligible fare on the official website and

HK Express is offering one-way fares between six Japanese airports and Hong Kong from ¥4,000 on Ultra Lite and ¥5,000 on Lite, with travel from October 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027. A ¥9,900 one-way fuel surcharge and taxes are extra, so the cheapest Ultra Lite round trip starts at ¥27,800 excluding tax. Booking closes on October 7, and some travel dates are excluded. HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier (LCC), is running a Flash Sale on routes between Japan and Hong Kong. The sale runs for just three days, from 11:00 a.m. on October 5, 2026 until October 7. It covers six routes to and from Japan. One-way Ultra Lite fares start from ¥4,000 and Lite fares from ¥5,000. The travel period is fairly long, from October 21 to January 31, 2027, so you can plan anything from an autumn weekend getaway to a winter break

Hong Kong Airlines’ CP Fare offers up to 30% off round trips to Hong Kong from Sapporo/New Chitose, Tokyo/Narita, Osaka/Kansai and Fukuoka when at least two passengers book together on the official website. Business Class from Tokyo/Narita gets the full 30%, while Economy is up to 15% off from every city. The campaign and travel periods both end on March 30, 2027. Hong Kong Airlines is running CP Fare, a campaign available only on its official website, from October 2, 2026 to March 30, 2027. The campaign covers round-trip tickets to Hong Kong from four Japanese airports: Sapporo/New Chitose, Tokyo/Narita, Osaka/Kansai and Fukuoka. When two or more passengers book together, they can save up to 30% on the fare. If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong with friends, family or a partner, this campaign is worth a look. Below, we break down the discount rates by

Air Busan’s Japan–Korea sale offers one-way fares from ¥14,750 (Shizuoka to Busan), with fuel surcharges and taxes already included. Flights from Sapporo (New Chitose) and Tokyo (Narita) to Busan, plus Narita to Seoul (Incheon), are also on sale for travel through December 31, 2026. Checked baggage costs extra, and bookings close October 7. Air Busan Launches a Japan–Korea Route Sale Air Busan, the airline based in Busan, South Korea, is holding a sale on routes between Japan and Korea from October 1 to October 7, 2026. The lowest fare is ¥14,750 one-way from Shizuoka to Busan, including fuel surcharges and taxes. The travel period runs from October 1 to December 31, which makes it easy to plan trips from autumn through the end of the year. Air Busan is also offering a coupon worth up to ¥4,000 off add-on service bundles. Sale Highlights Booking period: October 1 (Thu)

JAL’s Domestic Time Sale runs October 6–7, 2026, with Promotion fares for travel from December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. One-way fares start at ¥9,460 on Tokyo Haneda–Osaka Itami and ¥11,000–¥12,210 to Sapporo, Okinawa and Fukuoka. JMB members can book a day early on October 6, as long as every passenger has a membership number. JAL Domestic Time Sale Runs October 6–7 Japan Airlines (JAL) is holding a two-day “Domestic Time Sale” from Tuesday, October 6 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The travel period runs from December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, covering the year-end and New Year holidays — a good chance to book winter getaways or trips home at promotional fares. Tickets are sold exclusively on the JAL website. Sales take place in two stages: October 6 is a presale for JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members only, followed by general sales on October 7.

Qatar Airways’ Weekend Sale takes up to 15% off fares from Japan, with sample Tokyo Haneda fares starting at ¥145,680 to Zurich and ¥148,360 to Madrid. Bookings close Monday, October 5, 2026, and travel runs through March 31, 2027, covering Europe’s Christmas market season. Fare class, trip type and tax handling aren’t specified, so confirm the final total on the booking screen. Qatar Airways is running a Weekend Sale on flights from Japan from Friday, October 2 to Monday, October 5, 2026. Fares are discounted by up to 15%, with popular European cities such as Athens and Paris among the destinations. The travel period runs until March 31, 2027, making the sale useful for planning trips from the autumn travel season through the year-end holidays and on to winter and spring breaks. As of this article’s publication date (October 4), only a short time remains, so if you

Turkish Airlines is selling economy round trips between Japan and Turkey from ¥30,000, excluding fuel surcharges and taxes, and select fares include free Turkish domestic segments. The sale runs from October 5 to 30, 2026, for travel between November 26, 2026 and February 24, 2027, with some dates excluded. Flights depart from Haneda, Narita and Kansai to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines Launches a Sale on Flights to Turkey Turkish Airlines is holding a sale on flights between Japan and Turkey from October 5 to October 30. Economy round-trip fares start at ¥30,000, excluding fuel surcharges and taxes. Some economy fares also include Turkish domestic flight segments at no extra cost. The travel period is November 26, 2026 to February 24, 2027, so the sale is worth a look if you’re planning a trip to Turkey this winter or early in the new year. Sale Overview Airline: Turkish Airlines Eligible

Jin Air is handing out coupons worth ¥3,000 off round-trip and ¥1,500 off one-way fares on Japan–Seoul/Incheon flights, but only on Fridays to Sundays from October 2 to 25, 2026. They cover travel from October 25 to December 23, with some dates and fares excluded. JCB cardholders also get up to 20 kg of free checked baggage on flights back from Korea until March 31, 2027. Jin Air Distributes Coupons Worth Up to ¥3,000 on Japan–Seoul/Incheon Flights Jin Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC), is running a promotion on flights from Japan to Seoul/Incheon. It is distributing coupons that take ¥3,000 off round-trip fares and ¥1,500 off one-way fares. The coupons are only available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between October 2 and October 25, 2026. The travel period runs from October 25 to December 23, which suits anyone planning a trip to Korea between late autumn

KrisFlyer members who pay with Mastercard can save 5% or 12% on round-trip Economy and Premium Economy fares from Narita, Chubu, Kansai and Fukuoka to Singapore, Bali, Los Angeles and four Australian cities. The full 12% applies only when Scoot operates the onward flight beyond Singapore. The sale ends October 12 and covers travel from January to August 2027, with narrower windows for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Singapore Airlines is running the “SQ Wanderlust Yutori Sale” (SQワンダーラスト ゆとり割), a promotion for KrisFlyer members only. It runs from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, 2026. Members who pay with Mastercard can save up to 12% on round-trip tickets from four airports in Japan to seven popular cities. Premium Economy and Economy are eligible. If you plan to travel between January and August 2027, this is a chance to book early. Sale Overview Sale name: SQ

ZIPAIR’s THANKS SALE covers nine routes from Tokyo Narita, with one-way fares from ¥9,000 to Seoul, ¥23,400 to Honolulu and ¥28,950 to Vancouver. Fares carry no fuel surcharge, though taxes are extra, and travel runs through February 28, 2027, which covers the year-end and winter holidays. Sales close October 5, and seats may sell out sooner. ZIPAIR THANKS SALE Overview ZIPAIR Tokyo is holding its THANKS SALE from September 29 to October 5, 2026. The sale covers nine international routes to and from Tokyo Narita, with one-way fares starting at just ¥9,000 to Seoul. In addition to four Asian routes, the sale includes Honolulu and four North American routes (Vancouver, Los Angeles, Houston and San Francisco), making it worth a look whether you are planning a quick getaway nearby or a long-haul winter trip. Fares carry no fuel surcharge, though taxes are charged separately. As of this article’s

Trinity Airways’ Japan–Korea sale takes bookings through October 15, 2026, with one-way fares from ¥16,050 including fuel surcharges and taxes on 15 routes to Seoul/Incheon, Busan and Jeju. Kumamoto and Saga have the lowest Seoul/Incheon fares, while Busan beats Seoul from Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo. Code OCT26 takes up to 11% off, and round trips can use a ¥3,000 coupon. Trinity Airways is holding a sale on its Japan–Korea routes from October 1 to 15, 2026. The sale covers 15 routes linking Seoul/Incheon, Busan and Jeju with cities across Japan. The lowest fare is ¥16,050 one-way on the Seoul/Incheon–Kumamoto route. All fares shown include fuel surcharges and taxes, so you can easily see what you will actually pay. A promo code and a round-trip coupon are also available. Sale Overview Booking period: October 1 – October 15, 2026 Travel period: October 1, 2026 – March 27, 2027 (varies

JR West’s WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass turns 6,000 points (3,000 for children) into three consecutive days of unlimited rides on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tsuruga and Itoigawa, the Thunderbird and Shirasagi limited expresses, and local trains around Osaka, Kyoto and Shiga. It includes up to six ordinary-car reserved seat uses in total and is valid for travel from October 13 to December 24, 2026. JR West Launches the WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass JR West is releasing the WESTER Points Kansai-Hokuriku Free Pass, a special ticket you get with WESTER Points. It gives unlimited rides for three consecutive days on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the Limited Express Thunderbird and Shirasagi, and conventional-line local trains centered on Osaka, Kyoto and Shiga. The pass costs 6,000 points for adults and 3,000 points for children. It lets you use saved-up WESTER Points on a rail trip between Kansai and Hokuriku. At

JR Central and JR West’s EX Hayatoku Limited-Time Sale cuts year-end Nozomi reserved-seat fares. Adult one-way trips from Tokyo, Shinagawa or Shin-Yokohama cost 10,000 yen to Nagoya and 15,000 yen to Hiroshima. At least two people must travel together, and dates are fixed by direction: December 25–31 toward Tokyo, January 2–4 heading west. Booking opens at 5:30 a.m. on November 5, 2026, through Express Reservation and smartEX. Save on Year-End Nozomi Trips: What Is the EX Hayatoku Limited-Time Sale? JR Central (JR Tokai) and JR West will run the “EX Hayatoku ☆ Limited-Time Sale!” (EX早特☆期間限定セール！) on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. The fares are sold through two online booking services, Express Reservation (エクスプレス予約) and smartEX (スマートEX). The sale covers selected travel dates and directions during the year-end and New Year period. It applies to ordinary-car reserved seats on Nozomi trains between Tokyo, Shinagawa and Shin-Yokohama on one side

JAL’s Domestic Time Sale runs October 6–7, 2026, with Promotion fares for travel from December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, including the year-end and New Year holidays. One-way fares from Tokyo Haneda start at ¥9,460 to Osaka Itami and ¥11,000 to Sapporo. JMB members get first access on October 6, but only if every passenger has a membership number. JAL Domestic Time Sale Runs October 6–7 Japan Airlines (JAL) will hold a two-day “Domestic Time Sale” from Tuesday, October 6 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026, offering discounted tickets on domestic routes. The sale covers travel from December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. This period includes winter holidays and the year-end and New Year homecoming season, so it is a good chance to lock in tickets early. The lowest one-way fare starts at ¥9,460 on the Tokyo Haneda–Osaka Itami route, and major trunk routes start from around

Tigerair Taiwan’s Taiwan Day Commemorative Sale offers one-way fares from ¥9,400 (taxes extra) between Kansai, Okayama, Yonago or Kochi and Taipei/Taoyuan, with Kaohsiung also served from Kansai and Okayama. Tickets sell for one day only, September 30, 2026, for travel through March 27, 2027. Travelers aged 2 and over pay the adult fare, and Yonago and Kochi flights are charters that may run on fewer days. Overview of Tigerair Taiwan’s “Taiwan Day Commemorative Sale” Tigerair Taiwan, the low-cost carrier (LCC) of the China Airlines Group, is holding a “Taiwan Day Commemorative Sale” to mark the “Taiwan Day” event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Tickets are on sale on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — one day only. The sale covers routes linking four airports — Kansai, Okayama, Yonago and Kochi — with Taipei (Taoyuan) and Kaohsiung, with one-way fares starting from ¥9,400. The travel