Unbelievable deal alert: Flights from Hong Kong to Japan from just $388!

Over the past few years, low-cost carriers have become increasingly popular in Hong Kong. The biggest advantage of flying with a budget airline is, of course, saving on high airfare costs. During promotional periods, prices can often be more than half — or even significantly more — lower than those of traditional airlines. This time,Peach AviationandVanilla Airare both offering deals, with one-way flights toJapanstarting from just $398. Add in the recent ongoing decline in the Japanese yen, and if you're looking toJapanon a budget, now is your chance.

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Kyotois just over an hour’s drive fromOsakaand isJapan’s ancient capital, brimming with cultural charm. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one ofJapan’s most famous attractions.

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Kyotopreserves many examples ofJapan’s traditional architecture, such as Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Peach Aviationflies toOsaka from $598, andOkinawa $398

— Peach Aviationis also offering round-trip flight deals, with departure dates from June 1 to July 9, or September 1 to October 24, for one-way flights toOkinawa $398 (round trip including tax $961),Osaka $598 (round trip including tax $1,481)

Booking period: From now until 22:59 on June 7
Departure period: June 15 to July 9, September 1 to October 9, October 13 to 24 (Osaka); September 1 to October 9, October 13 to 24 (Okinawa)
Stay duration: No restrictions
Booking website:http://www.flypeach.com/ (*Requires using Global/Japanese version to search)

Vanilla Air fliesto Tokyo from $388

Meanwhile,Vanilla Airhas also launched a promotion — departing before July 31, flights from Hong Kong toTokyoNarita for $388 (including tax $553). Flights are available throughout the summer vacation, a rare deal that goes on sale this afternoon, so act fast.

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TokyoisJapan’sand even the world’s fashion capital, where the entire city looks like a collection of building blocks when viewed from the Skytree.

Booking period: From 17:00 on June 5 to 23:00 on June 8
Departure period: From June 10 to July 31
Stay duration: No restrictions
Booking website:http://www.vanilla-air.com/hk/

Finally, when it comes to budget airlines, some friends still often ask whether it’s good or not to travel with them, or what things to watch out for. You can refer to the following two first-hand experiences to find out for yourself.

Related Reading
1) First Impressions of Peach Aviation
2) First Impressions of Vanilla Air