If you are planning to fly between cities in Japan, ANA's domestic time sale is worth watching. For a short window, ANA puts special fares online that can drop well below the usual price, even on popular routes like Tokyo–Sapporo.
The catch: these fares come with real limits, so it pays to understand how the sale works before you book.
The sale fare only applies to flights you actually buy online during the sale period. Start with the routes and dates you have already fixed, and check fares early.
How the domestic time sale works
ANA's domestic time sale is a web-only discount fare that appears for a limited booking window. Once the period ends, the fare drops out of the search results. The discount applies only to bookings you complete inside that window.
On the same route and the same flight, the sale fare can be significantly lower than the regular fare. ANA does not publish a fixed schedule for these sales; in practice they run a few times a year, without a set pattern. During a sale, ANA often discounts domestic tours, hotels, and rental cars too.
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The current sale (September 2026)
Here is the sale running right now. Fares and eligible flights change from day to day, so always confirm the current fare before you book.
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Selling period | Sep 25, 2026 (Fri) 0:00 – Oct 1, 2026 (Thu) 23:59 |
Travel period | Oct 25, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
Routes / fares | Vary by period and day of week |
How to book | ANA website or app, web only |
In this round, fares on popular routes such as Tokyo (Haneda) to Sapporo (New Chitose) or Okinawa (Naha) started at around ¥10,000 one-way. The exact amount shifts by date and flight, and the same route can change price from one day to the next.
How to book and check the fare
You book on ANA's website or app, both of which are available in English. Enter your destination and travel date and search for flights, and you'll see the sale fare alongside the other fares available that day.
A credit card is the standard way to pay, and on some itineraries you can also pay at a convenience store. If you are an ANA Mileage Club member, having your details on file makes checkout a little quicker.
Tips for the lowest fare
Prices can vary widely within the same sale, so try these tactics:
- Start with routes where your plans are already fixed, since changes and cancellations carry fees.
- Popular routes and weekend flights sell out early, so search right after the sale opens.
- Shifting your travel date by a few days on the same route can surface a cheaper flight.
- Check the travel period and eligible flights before you buy, as some dates inside the window are excluded.
What to know before you book
These cheaper fares come with a few restrictions. First, once you have bought the ticket, you cannot change to another flight. Even if an earlier flight has space on the day of travel, you generally can't switch.
You also cannot choose your seat in advance. You pick from the open seats during online check-in, which starts 24 hours before departure.
If you cancel and request a refund, a refund fee and a cancellation fee apply. The closer you get to the departure date, the higher the fees, and the amount depends on the fare and timing. If your own plans might still shift, don't book on price alone.
If you miss the sale
Time sales are short, and one is not always running when you need it. If there's a route you want, keep an eye on ANA's site or app so you catch the next sale.
Even without a sale, fares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book. If you are not in a rush, locking in a normal fare well ahead of time spares you from buying an expensive last-minute ticket.
These sales work best when your destination and travel dates are already set. If you are also working out how to reach the airport, our Tokyo airport access guide is a useful companion. Weighing the train against flying? See our guide to riding the shinkansen as well.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
