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$586+ Cheap flights to Japan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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4 Jul — 11 Jul1
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Flights to Japan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 June 2026.

Wed 10/621:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 15/613:50
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop22h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/6$1,185
Wed 10/621:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop18h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 17/616:55
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop19h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5$1,186
Wed 22/706:20
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop14h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 20/820:50
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop16h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/6$1,212
Thu 11/621:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 18/616:55
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop19h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5$1,224
Tue 28/706:20
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop14h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 18/820:50
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop16h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/5$1,229
Thu 22/1022:20
AKL
-
HND
1 stop20h 00m
China Southern
Thu 29/1010:45
HND
-
AKL
1 stop39h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 4/6$1,237

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Find the latest flights to Japan in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 4 June 2026.

Return from

$1,185

One-way from

$586

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,317

Good round-trip deal

$1,918 or less

Good one-way deal

$911 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Auckland to Tokyo
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Auckland to Japan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Japan.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/7

06:20-17:40

1 stop14h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 18/8

20:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

$1,229

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/7

06:20-19:45

1 stop16h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 31/7

21:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

$1,346

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/7

06:20-17:40

1 stop14h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 3/8

20:50-16:25

1 stop16h 35m

$1,349

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/7

06:20-19:45

1 stop16h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 31/7

21:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

$1,363

AucklandKobe

AKL - UKB

AKLUKB

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

11:05-10:55

1 stop26h 50m

Kobe

Fri 19/6

11:55-08:35

1 stop17h 40m

$1,467

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

20:55-19:00

2 stops25h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 19/6

21:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

$1,478

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-13:20

2 stops20h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 26/11

19:00-19:10

2 stops20h 10m

$1,514

AucklandKobe

AKL - UKB

AKLUKB

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

11:05-10:55

1 stop26h 50m

Kobe

Mon 24/8

11:55-08:35

1 stop17h 40m

$1,597

AucklandKobe

AKL - UKB

AKLUKB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

11:05-10:55

1 stop26h 50m

Kobe

Tue 18/8

18:55-08:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,601

AucklandFukuoka

AKL - FUK

AKLFUK

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/8

19:30-20:00

2 stops27h 30m

Fukuoka

Thu 13/8

11:00-22:55

2 stops32h 55m

$1,607

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Japan takes 20 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Japan?

The price you pay for your flight to Japan may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 June 2026.
The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated 4 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Japan, such as China Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
545 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
828 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.

FAQs about flying to Japan

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

    Tokyo Narita is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Tokyo Narita typically cost $70, while return flights cost around $111.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Fukuoka have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

    Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chikuzeninari Hanasen is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 km away from Fukuoka).

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