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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Japan from $494

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — FUK
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 5 March 2026.

Tue 26/521:20
AKL
-
KIX
1 stop19h 50m
China Southern
Tue 2/616:00
KIX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,047
Mon 14/906:55
CHC
-
NRT
1 stop14h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 28/920:05
NRT
-
CHC
1 stop14h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$1,050
Wed 16/906:55
CHC
-
NRT
1 stop14h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 30/920:05
NRT
-
CHC
1 stop14h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$1,052
Thu 19/1122:10
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Thu 10/1214:35
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop21h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 2/3$1,096
Thu 19/1122:10
AKL
-
HND
1 stop19h 25m
China Southern
Mon 7/1215:05
HND
-
AKL
1 stop21h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 2/3$1,096
Mon 1/609:00
AKL
-
NRT
2 stops31h 20m
China Southern
Tue 9/614:35
NRT
-
AKL
2 stops36h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,097
Sun 24/521:20
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Sat 30/514:35
NRT
-
AKL
2 stops36h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,099
Wed 14/1022:20
AKL
-
HND
1 stop25h 35m
China Southern
Sun 25/1010:45
HND
-
AKL
1 stop25h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,099
Tue 17/1122:10
AKL
-
NRT
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Tue 15/1214:35
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop21h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,101
Sun 21/621:20
AKL
-
HND
1 stop20h 00m
China Southern
Tue 30/615:40
HND
-
AKL
1 stop35h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2$1,103
Fri 16/1022:20
AKL
-
KIX
1 stop19h 50m
China Southern
Sun 25/1014:25
KIX
-
AKL
1 stop21h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,104
Thu 19/1122:10
AKL
-
NRT
2 stops42h 00m
China Southern
Mon 7/1214:35
NRT
-
AKL
1 stop21h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 2/3$1,108

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,047

One-way from

$494

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,451

Good round-trip deal

$1,700 or less

Good one-way deal

$813 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Japan
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Japan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($80 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 5 March 2026.
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AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

21:20-14:10

1 stop19h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 2/6

16:00-15:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,047

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

18:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 13/6

13:10-15:45

1 stop23h 35m

$1,155

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

21:20-14:10

1 stop19h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 21/5

16:00-15:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,163

AucklandFukuoka

AKL - FUK

AKLFUK

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

19:30-09:55

2 stops17h 25m

Fukuoka

Sat 30/5

21:00-18:00

2 stops18h 00m

$1,175

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

09:10-20:55

1 stop38h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 6/6

10:55-15:45

1 stop25h 50m

$1,180

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

19:30-13:15

2 stops20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 27/8

20:00-18:00

2 stops19h 00m

$1,224

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/8

19:30-13:15

2 stops20h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 3/9

20:00-18:00

2 stops19h 00m

$1,224

AucklandFukuoka

AKL - FUK

AKLFUK

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

19:30-20:00

2 stops27h 30m

Fukuoka

Mon 15/6

11:00-18:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,238

AucklandOsaka

AKL - KIX

AKLKIX

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

19:30-18:05

2 stops25h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 15/6

13:10-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

$1,250

AucklandTokyo

AKL - NRT

AKLNRT

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

06:15-09:05

2 stops29h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 6/5

07:40-16:05

2 stops29h 25m

$1,267

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Japan

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Japan (average of $649). Flying from New Zealand to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,334). 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 5 March 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 17% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 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, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% 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 5 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific 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
809 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

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
809 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

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
607 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,191 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

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
1,002 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

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
7.4
Good
140 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

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.

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?

    China Southern, China Airlines, and China Eastern can get you from New Zealand to Japan in just under 17h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9088 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 Fiji Airways ($406), Jetstar ($434), and China Southern ($485).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Japan (average of $649). Flying from New Zealand to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,334). 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 5 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$527Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$691Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$781Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$833Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$856Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$892Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,017Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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