에어아시아, 비엣젯, 스쿠트 완전 정복. 추가 수하물 요금 폭탄 피하는 LCC 이용 꿀팁을 확인하세요.
The "Promo" Game If you live in KL, Jakarta, or Hanoi, you can often find "Free Seats" or $1 promo flights to Japan. The Trap: A $1 ticket becomes a $300 ticket once you add 20kg of winter clothes and a ski bag. Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) make their money on your bags. At JapanSnowWatch, we’ve analyzed the 2026/27 winter routes from SE Asia. --- 1. AirAsia X (KL to Sapporo/Tokyo) The Route: One of the few budget airlines with a direct-ish route to Sapporo (via KL). The Pro: The "Flatbed" premium seats are great value for the 7-hour flight. The Warning:: They are strict about carry-on weight.
If your backpack looks heavy, they will weigh it. 2. VietJet (Hanoi/HCMC to Tokyo/Osaka) The Vibe: No-frills. It’s a flying bus. The Pro: They often have the lowest base fare in the market. Yuki's Hack:: Book your "Oversized Baggage" at the same time you buy your ticket. It is 50% cheaper than adding it at the check-in counter later. 3.
Scoot (Singapore to Sapporo via Taipei) The Route: The famous "TPE Layover." The Pro: You can get off in Taipei, eat beef noodles for 3 hours, then continue to the snow. The Cons:: The Taipei-Sapporo leg is always full. Book early. --- Don't book an LCC if you only have 5 days. If a flight is cancelled (which happens in snowstorms), LCCs don't have the "partner airline" network to get you on the next plane. You might be stuck for 48 hours. Use a premium airline (JAL/ANA) if your schedule is tight. Check our Airport Guide once you land to find the luggage counters and start your trip hands-free.