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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost $48, while return flights cost around $108.

How much is a return flight to Japan?

A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $322, however they can be found for as little as $168.

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. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 km away from Fukuoka).

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Flights to Japan in 2025

Return from	$1,137
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,406
Good round-trip deal	$1,711 or less
Good one-way deal	$813 or less

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6/8-26/8
2 total stops
30h 00m total
Auckland to Tokyo

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14h 00m total
Auckland to Japan

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Fri 24/1015:10AKL - NRT

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Sat 1/1116:30NRT - AKL

1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/7$1,095

Mon 4/806:40AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 00mJetstar

Tue 26/820:50NRT - AKL

1 stop16h 00mJetstar

Deal found 5/7$1,107

Sun 26/1020:50AKL - NRT

2 stops25h 50mChina Airlines

Mon 17/1109:20NRT - AKL

2 stops29h 50mChina Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,132

Tue 29/706:00AKL - HND

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/819:40HND - AKL

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,221

Sun 5/1020:30AKL - NGO

2 stops18h 50mChina Airlines

Fri 10/1012:20NGO - AKL

2 stops26h 40mChina Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,245

Sat 2/816:05AKL - KIX

2 stops33h 10mJapan Airlines

Sat 23/821:00KIX - AKL

2 stops38h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,248

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Wed 6/806:40AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 00mJetstar

Tue 26/820:50NRT - AKL

1 stop16h 00mJetstar

Deal found 6/7$1,137

Fri 5/919:30AKL - NRT

2 stops18h 50mChina Airlines

Sat 20/920:00NRT - AKL

2 stops19h 00mChina Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,195

Tue 26/808:00AKL - NRT

1 stop25h 10mFiji Airways

Wed 10/916:30NRT - AKL

1 stop27h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,213

Wed 6/806:00AKL - HND

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 26/819:40HND - AKL

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,221

Sat 2/816:05AKL - KIX

2 stops33h 10mJapan Airlines

Sat 23/821:00KIX - AKL

2 stops38h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,248

Wed 10/921:00AKL - NRT

1 stop21h 55mChina Eastern

Wed 17/916:55NRT - AKL

1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 6/7$1,291

Mon 1/906:45AKL - HND

1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 14/922:00HND - AKL

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,298

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Tue 29/706:00AKL - HND

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/819:40HND - AKL

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,221

Wed 30/706:45AKL - HND

1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 6/806:55HND - AKL

1 stop14h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,356

Thu 31/706:15AKL - NRT

1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 29/821:20NRT - AKL

1 stop13h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,386

Thu 31/706:15AKL - KIX

1 stop16h 35mJetstar

Fri 29/821:45KIX - AKL

1 stop27h 45mJetstar

Deal found 6/7$1,405

Fri 1/810:40AKL - NRT

2 stops28h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 31/815:20NRT - AKL

2 stops22h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/7$1,341

Sat 2/816:05AKL - KIX

2 stops33h 10mJapan Airlines

Sat 23/821:00KIX - AKL

2 stops38h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,248

Sat 2/800:25AKL - KIX

1 stop32h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 19/809:55KIX - AKL

1 stop22h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,794

Sat 2/800:25AKL - ITM

2 stops46h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 19/814:35ITM - AKL

2 stops41h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 6/7$2,037

Sun 3/819:05AKL - ITM

2 stops28h 20mJapan Airlines

Tue 19/816:50ITM - AKL

2 stops18h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,251

Sun 3/820:45AKL - KIX

2 stops43h 00mHainan Airlines

Tue 19/814:30KIX - AKL

1 stop24h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,301

Mon 4/806:40AKL - NRT

1 stop14h 00mJetstar

Tue 26/820:50NRT - AKL

1 stop16h 00mJetstar

Deal found 5/7$1,107

Tue 5/819:30AKL - KIX

2 stops25h 35mChina Airlines

Tue 12/814:00KIX - AKL

2 stops31h 10mChina Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,351

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AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

15:10-06:10

1 stop19h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 1/11

16:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,095

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

06:40-17:40

1 stop14h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 26/8

20:50-15:50

1 stop16h 00m

$1,107

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

20:50-18:40

2 stops25h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 17/11

09:20-19:10

2 stops29h 50m

$1,132

AucklandTokyo

AKL - HND

AKLHND

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/7

06:00-17:45

1 stop14h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 19/8

19:40-14:05

1 stop15h 25m

$1,221

AucklandNagoya

AKL - NGO

AKLNGO

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

20:30-11:20

2 stops18h 50m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Fri 10/10

12:20-19:00

2 stops26h 40m

$1,245

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

16:05-22:15

2 stops33h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 23/8

21:00-14:05

2 stops38h 05m

$1,248

AucklandOsaka

AKL - ITM

AKLITM

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

19:05-20:25

2 stops28h 20m

Osaka Itami

Tue 19/8

16:50-14:05

2 stops18h 15m

$1,251

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

20:30-12:00

2 stops19h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 23/10

13:10-19:00

2 stops25h 50m

$1,251

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/8

06:15-14:05

2 stops34h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 27/8

21:45-04:30

1 stop27h 45m

$1,255

AucklandTokyo

AKL - HND

AKLHND

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/8

19:05-17:45

1 stop25h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 6/9

19:40-14:05

1 stop15h 25m

$1,260

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Japan takes 22 hours 36 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airline flying from Auckland to Japan is United Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Japan are China Southern, Jetstar and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Japan 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

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).

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

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Read through reviews of airlines serving Japan, such as Korean Air, ANA, andJapan Airlines. 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.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

ANA

8.4

Very Good

896 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,505 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

744 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

41 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,103 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?
Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost $48, while return flights cost around $108.
How much is a return flight to Japan?
A return flight to Japan will typically cost around $322, however they can be found for as little as $168.
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. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 km away from Fukuoka).

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How long is the flight to Japan?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Japan. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

Rainfall in Japan by month

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

Temperature in Japan by month

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

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 8 July 2025.

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 8 July 2025.

Read through reviews of airlines serving Japan, such as Korean Air, ANA, andJapan Airlines. 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.

FAQs about flying to Japan

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

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

How much is a return flight to Japan?

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

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