How to find cheap flights to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport is $494. A return plane ticket to MMJ right now is $1,130.
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It's generally recommended to book around two months before takeoff. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Matsumoto, where Shinshu Matsumoto Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Matsumoto. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Matsumoto
July is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Matsumoto.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MMJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
January is the most popular month for flights to MMJ. It's an ideal time to explore Matsumoto in full swing.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Matsumoto are often less expensive.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Matsumoto is warmest in August, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Ranging from -12ºC (10ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to avoid grey skies? October is the driest month in Matsumoto, averaging eight days of rain.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Flying to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get on a direct flight to Shinshu Matsumoto Airport. Fuji Dream Airlines flies straight to Matsumoto.
When you hop off the plane at MMJ, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Shinshu Matsumoto Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to MMJ:
Getting to central Matsumoto from Shinshu Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
The distance from MMJ to central Matsumoto is about 10 kilometres.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to MMJ, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd like to stay near all the action in Matsumoto, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:
Matsumoto highlights
Put these leading attractions on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Matsumoto:
Matsumoto-jō Castle: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.32 kilometres west of the city centre.
Japan Ukiyo-e Museum: Want more reasons to visit Matsumoto? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Iida from Shinshu Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Heading straight for Iida? From MMJ, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Shinshu Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Fujioka
Fujioka is about 97 kilometres from Shinshu Matsumoto Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Japan
There are plenty more places to explore in Japan, starting with Tokyo. Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji are must-sees in this city, which is about 177 kilometres east of Matsumoto. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport in Tokyo.
Osaka is another popular destination in Japan and is roughly 274 kilometres southwest of Matsumoto. Zero in on some of the best places like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan. Kansai International Airport (KIX) handles most flights into this city.
Make room for one more stop with Nagoya, which is roughly 145 kilometres southwest of Matsumoto. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade make the trip worthwhile. You can get here by flying to Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).