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 route)
- Departure: Tokyo (¥16,000 is added to each fare for departures from other eligible cities in Japan)
- Fares: lowest round-trip fares, fuel surcharges included
- Not included: aviation insurance surcharge, passenger facility charges, etc.
- Booking: JAL official website https://www.jal.co.jp/ja-jp/book.html
Lowest Round-Trip Fares by Region (from Tokyo)
Fares are listed in the order Economy / Premium Economy / Business. Classes not shown have no announced sale fare.
East Asia
- Taipei: Economy ¥50,000 / Business ¥155,000
- Shanghai: Economy ¥51,000 / Business ¥122,000
- Beijing: Economy ¥65,000 / Business ¥121,000
- Hong Kong: Economy ¥66,000 / Business ¥166,800
- Guangzhou: Economy ¥75,000 / Business ¥135,000
Taipei and Shanghai are the most affordable routes in this sale, with economy fares just over ¥50,000. In business class, Beijing is the cheapest of all routes at ¥121,000, followed closely by Shanghai at ¥122,000. On the Beijing route, business costs only ¥56,000 more than economy, making it a smart pick for trying business class on a short flight.
Southeast Asia
- Manila: Economy ¥61,600 / Business ¥179,600
- Bangkok: Economy ¥72,400 / Business ¥241,600
- Singapore: Economy ¥72,600
- Jakarta: Economy ¥79,600
- Denpasar (Bali): Economy ¥89,600
Economy fares to Southeast Asia range from the ¥60,000s to the ¥80,000s. Bangkok and Singapore are priced almost identically in the low ¥70,000s, and Bali (Denpasar) comes in under ¥100,000.
South Asia (India)
- Delhi: Economy ¥102,600
- Bengaluru: Premium Economy ¥194,800 (no economy fare)
Guam & Hawaii
- Guam: Economy ¥81,000 / Business ¥123,000
- Honolulu: Economy ¥117,800 / Premium Economy ¥200,000
- Hawaii Neighbor Islands: Economy ¥125,000 / Premium Economy ¥207,200
Business class to Guam is ¥123,000, just ¥42,000 more than economy. Economy to the Hawaiian neighbor islands costs only ¥7,200 more than to Honolulu.
Oceania
- Melbourne: Economy ¥127,900 / Business ¥378,000
- Sydney: Economy ¥168,000
Economy to Melbourne is ¥40,100 cheaper than to Sydney.
Europe
- London, Paris, Helsinki, Frankfurt: Economy ¥160,000 / Premium Economy ¥335,000 / Business ¥540,000
All four cities share the same fares, so you can choose your destination without worrying about price differences.
North America
- New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Vancouver, Phoenix: Economy ¥175,000 / Premium Economy ¥290,000 / Business ¥560,000
- Dallas, Miami, Austin, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Orlando: Economy ¥185,000 / Premium Economy ¥290,000 / Business ¥660,000
- Boston: Economy ¥195,000 / Premium Economy ¥380,000 / Business ¥740,000
North America is divided into three price groups, with economy fares rising in ¥10,000 steps. Premium economy is the same ¥290,000 for the first two groups, making it especially good value for cities such as Dallas and Miami. In business class, there is a ¥100,000 gap between the New York group (¥560,000) and the Dallas group (¥660,000).
Price Ranges by Class
- Economy: ¥50,000 (Taipei) – ¥195,000 (Boston)
- Premium Economy: ¥194,800 (Bengaluru) – ¥380,000 (Boston)
- Business: ¥121,000 (Beijing) – ¥740,000 (Boston)
Things to Check Before Booking
- For departures from eligible cities in Japan other than Tokyo, ¥16,000 is added to each fare (e.g., Taipei economy from ¥66,000).
- Travel periods vary by route, so confirm in advance that your dates are eligible.
- All prices shown are the lowest round-trip fares; actual fares may be higher depending on your travel dates and flights.
- Honolulu, the Hawaii neighbor islands and Bengaluru have a limited range of fare classes, so check the eligible class and fare when booking.
Summary
From ¥50,000 fares to Taipei and Shanghai to premium cabins on long-haul routes to Europe and North America, this sale offers plenty of choice. With travel valid as late as July 31, 2027, it is worth comparing fares for next year’s trips as well before the sale ends on October 18.