Tokyo (HND) to Sydney

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, JAL's Sky Suite (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 6.2/10.In premium economy, JAL's Sky Premium (777-300ER) dominates the field with a 6.2/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:close call

Fly JAL. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on ANA) and a bigger screen (23" vs 17").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy:clear winner

Fly JAL. It has 4 more inches of legroom and free Wi-Fi (paid on ANA).

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Best economy:strong pick

Fly JAL. It has a wider seat (18.5" vs 17.2") and free Wi-Fi (paid on ANA).

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Sort by

Tap any two to compare head-to-head

Lie-flat · 2-3-2 · 46" pitchVery reliablePremium farePoints: Capital One (1:0.75), Bilt

Free Wi-Fi

6.2

Good

Seat 5.5·Amenity 7.2

Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 50" pitch · Paid Wi-FiVery reliablePremium farePoints: Amex MR

6.0

Good

Seat 5.6·Amenity 6.6

Select two airlines to compare head-to-head

Data verified June 2026

Find your flight

New routes and airlines added regularly. One short email when we do.

Airlines on this route

ANA

JAL

Route insights

In business class, JAL's Sky Suite (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 6.2/10.
In premium economy, JAL's Sky Premium (777-300ER) dominates the field with a 6.2/10.
In economy, JAL's Sky Wider (777-300ER) leads the field with a 5.9/10.
JAL is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 6.7/10.

Search HND ↔ SYD on Google Flights

Frequently asked

Which is better in business: ANA or JAL on HND-SYD?

ANA Business Staggered (ANA, 787-9) and Sky Suite (Japan Airlines, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in business: 6 vs 6.2/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

Which is better in premium economy: ANA or JAL on HND-SYD?

Sky Premium (Japan Airlines, 777-300ER) beats Premium Economy (ANA, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 6.2/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38". ANA fights back on seat width and entertainment.

Which is better in economy: ANA or JAL on HND-SYD?

Sky Wider (Japan Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Economy (ANA, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.2. The deciding factor: 18.5"-wide seats vs 17.2". ANA fights back on power.

What are the best seats in ANA ANA Business Staggered on HND-SYD?

Best: True window seats (A/K) in odd rows for maximum privacy with the stagger. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle with less privacy. Staggered 1-2-1 with direct aisle access. Safran Cirrus III lie-flat. 17-inch IFE. Nishikawa mattress pad and duvet. Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining. Not "The Room" — that's on the 777-300ER only (The Room FX for 787 launches Aug 2026).

What are the best seats in JAL JAL Suite on HND-SYD?

Best: Window suites 1A and 1K for maximum privacy. Avoid: Center pairs are more exposed. Open suites with high shell walls but no sliding doors. 23-inch IFE. Bose QC25 headphones. Airweave dual-firmness mattress. Organic cotton pajamas. ETRO amenity kit with Shiseido skincare. Michelin-starred chef kaiseki or Western dine-on-demand. Free unlimited wifi.

What are the best seats in JAL Sky Suite on HND-SYD?

Best: Window seats in the staggered layout have the most privacy. Avoid: Center seats are more exposed in the 2-3-2 stagger. Staggered 2-3-2 where every seat has direct aisle access. Collins Apex Suite lie-flat. 23-inch IFE. Sony NC headphones. Airweave mattress pad. Heralbony amenity kit. Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining. Free unlimited wifi.

What are the best seats in JAL Sky Premium on HND-SYD?

Best: Window pairs (A/B or J/K) for only 2 across. Avoid: Center section inner seats. 2-4-2 premium economy. 42-inch pitch is among the most generous. 12.1-inch IFE. 1 hour free wifi.