How long is the flight from Wellington to Japan?

There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Japan in 21h 15m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Wellington and Japan is about 9255 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 inches 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.

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 airlines that fly from Wellington to Japan?

When booking a flight from Wellington to Japan, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Jetstar as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Wellington 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.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Japan?

Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to Japan. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Japan that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Japan?

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

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Round-trip from	$1,764
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Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,700

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Japan (average of $1,581). Flying from Wellington to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,735). 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.

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

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Japan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Airlines

8.3

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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.

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8.3

Very Good

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854 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

Air New Zealand

8.0

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679 reviews

China Airlines

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854 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

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China Airlines

8.3

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10.0

Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

576 reviews

China Airlines

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A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Japan?
Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to Japan. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Japan?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Japan in 21h 15m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Wellington and Japan is about 9255 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Japan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Japan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Japan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Japan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to Japan?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Japan (average of $1,581). Flying from Wellington to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,735). 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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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,519	Average$1,839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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