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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Japan from $544

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — FUK
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Tue 2/607:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop26h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 24/616:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop27h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,096
Tue 10/1114:50
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 21/1116:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop27h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,103
Tue 2/614:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sat 13/616:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,105
Tue 20/1007:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop27h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/1116:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop27h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,108
Tue 10/1108:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop26h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sat 28/1116:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop27h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,111
Tue 11/814:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 19/816:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,120
Wed 22/706:55
CHC
-
NRT
1 stop14h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 31/820:05
NRT
-
CHC
1 stop14h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/4$1,120
Mon 15/606:55
CHC
-
NRT
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/620:05
NRT
-
CHC
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,127
Sun 14/620:55
AKL
-
KIX
2 stops25h 05m
Jetstar
Sun 21/621:45
KIX
-
AKL
1 stop15h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$1,132
Tue 16/614:00
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 1/716:30
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop27h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,133
Fri 5/606:20
AKL
-
KIX
1 stop16h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 17/621:45
KIX
-
AKL
1 stop15h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/5$1,145
Wed 22/706:55
CHC
-
NRT
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:05
NRT
-
CHC
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,147

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,096

One-way from

$544

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,304

Good round-trip deal

$1,846 or less

Good one-way deal

$965 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 2/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Japan
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Japan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchTokyo

CHC - NRT

CHCNRT

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

06:55-22:25

2 stops18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 22/6

20:05-13:55

1 stop14h 50m

$1,127

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

06:20-19:45

1 stop16h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 17/6

21:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

$1,145

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

18:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 14/6

21:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

$1,171

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

20:55-19:00

2 stops25h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 19/6

21:45-16:45

1 stop16h 00m

$1,189
Fastest return journey

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

06:20-17:40

1 stop14h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 25/6

20:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

$1,260

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

07:20-19:45

1 stop16h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 2/11

21:45-17:55

1 stop16h 10m

$1,264

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

06:20-17:40

1 stop14h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 20/5

20:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

$1,318

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

07:00-13:45

2 stops33h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 20/6

19:00-15:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,467

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

20:45-18:05

2 stops24h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 30/5

17:15-23:15

1 stop27h 00m

$1,501

AucklandKobe

AKL - UKB

AKLUKB

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

11:05-10:55

1 stop26h 50m

Kobe

Thu 18/6

18:55-08:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,581

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Japan

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Japan?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Japan, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Japan?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Japan (average of $1,227). Flying from New Zealand to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,041). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 May 2026.

When flying from New Zealand to Japan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Japan delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Japan flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Japan flights?

Over the past year, Wamos Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 3 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Japan. 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
819 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
819 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
819 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
639 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
819 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,030 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
819 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.4
Good
151 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
819 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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
538 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
819 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Japan?

    Jetstar, Korean Air, and EVA Air can get you from New Zealand to Japan in just under 16h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8929 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Japan one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Japan are Jetstar ($256), Fiji Airways ($434), and Air New Zealand ($504).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Japan?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Japan (average of $1,227). Flying from New Zealand to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,041). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$528Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$569Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$650Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$784Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$873Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$909Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,001Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,130Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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