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Cheap flights from Japan to New Zealand from $485

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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — AKL
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Japan to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 20 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,018

One-way from

$485

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,542

Good round-trip deal

$3,017 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,164 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/12-19/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Japan to New Zealand
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 23/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 05m total
  • Japan to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Japan to New Zealand.
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Cheapest flights from Japan to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 October 2025.

Sat 13/1216:30NRT - AKL
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 19/1216:25AKL - NRT
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/10$1,018
Sat 20/1214:30KIX - AKL
1 stop24h 10mHainan Airlines
Fri 9/122:20AKL - KIX
1 stop19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/10$1,182
Fri 19/1214:15NRT - AKL
2 stops36h 15mChina Southern
Thu 8/110:00AKL - NRT
1 stop31h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/10$1,281
Thu 18/1210:45HND - AKL
1 stop39h 45mChina Southern
Tue 30/1210:00AKL - HND
1 stop31h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 18/10$1,301
Sat 20/1216:00KIX - AKL
1 stop20h 15mChina Southern
Thu 8/110:00AKL - KIX
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 19/10$1,301
Sat 20/1214:30KIX - AKL
1 stop24h 10mHainan Airlines
Wed 7/121:50AKL - KIX
1 stop19h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/10$1,302
Fri 19/1215:15NRT - AKL
1 stop22h 10mAir China
Thu 8/120:30AKL - NRT
1 stop21h 10mAir China
Deal found 18/10$1,311
Tue 23/1214:15NRT - AKL
2 stops36h 15mChina Southern
Tue 30/1210:00AKL - NRT
1 stop31h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 18/10$1,313
Sat 20/1216:55KIX - AKL
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/122:00AKL - KIX
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/10$1,316
Sat 20/1216:10KIX - AKL
1 stop22h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 8/122:00AKL - KIX
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/10$1,318
Thu 4/1218:00HND - AKL
1 stop19h 25mAir China
Thu 11/1220:30AKL - HND
1 stop21h 55mAir China
Deal found 20/10$1,371
Sat 13/1216:30NRT - AKL
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1214:50AKL - NRT
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,376

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Japan to New Zealand 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 20 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Japan

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New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

OsakaAuckland

KIX - AKL

KIXAKL

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 20/12

14:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/1

22:20-13:25

1 stop19h 05m

$1,182

OkinawaAuckland

OKA - AKL

OKAAKL

Okinawa Naha

Tue 3/3

16:30-16:35

1 stop20h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:00-15:30

1 stop21h 30m

$1,192

TokyoAuckland

NRT - AKL

NRTAKL

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/3

10:05-12:15

1 stop22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

01:40-17:30

1 stop19h 50m

$1,278

OsakaAuckland

KIX - AKL

KIXAKL

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 20/12

16:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/1

10:00-15:50

2 stops33h 50m

$1,301

OsakaAuckland

KIX - AKL

KIXAKL

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 20/12

14:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/1

21:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

$1,302

TokyoAuckland

NRT - AKL

NRTAKL

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/3

14:35-16:15

1 stop21h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

22:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

$1,322

OsakaAuckland

KIX - AKL

KIXAKL

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 18/3

14:20-16:35

1 stop22h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/3

22:00-12:10

1 stop18h 10m

$1,357

OsakaAuckland

KIX - AKL

KIXAKL

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 20/12

14:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/1

22:10-18:30

2 stops24h 20m

$1,474

TokyoWellington

NRT - WLG

NRTWLG

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/3

16:30-16:10

1 stop19h 40m

Wellington

Mon 30/3

13:05-06:10

2 stops45h 05m

$1,491

OsakaAuckland

KIX - AKL

KIXAKL

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 4/12

13:50-17:25

1 stop23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

20:30-12:40

1 stop20h 10m

$1,491

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to New Zealand

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to New Zealand (average of $978). Flying from Japan to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,915). 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 JP to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Japan to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 October 2025.

When flying from Japan to New Zealand, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Japan to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Japan to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Japan to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 20 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Japan to New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
922 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
173 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Japan to New Zealand in 20h 05m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Japan to New Zealand is about 8578 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $485. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Fiji Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Japan to New Zealand for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to New Zealand 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 Japan to New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to New Zealand (average of $978). Flying from Japan to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,915). 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 airline flying from Japan to New Zealand

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,551Average$1,969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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