How long is the flight from Wellington to Tokyo?

There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Tokyo in 17h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways or China Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 9259 km between Wellington and Tokyo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Tokyo round-trip?

Qantas Airways, at $1,130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Tokyo. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo 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 Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to TYO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Tokyo as you normally would.

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

Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wellington to Tokyo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tokyo from Wellington; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Wellington airport to Tokyo. It is only a 5.3 km journey to Wellington (WLG) from Wellington’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Tokyo?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Tokyo?

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

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Average price	$1,761

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Tokyo (average of $1,508). Flying from Wellington to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,550). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Tokyo?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Tokyo?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,348.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Tokyo?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Tokyo?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Tokyo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

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

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8.3

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841 reviews

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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

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841 reviews

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SEA - TPE

Air New Zealand

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662 reviews

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

841 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

Qantas Airways

7.5

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China Airlines

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Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

Jetstar

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Okay

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China Airlines

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841 reviews

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Excellent

A,Feb 2026

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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Tokyo?
Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wellington to Tokyo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tokyo from Wellington; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Wellington airport to Tokyo. It is only a 5.3 km journey to Wellington (WLG) from Wellington’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Tokyo?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Tokyo in 17h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways or China Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 9259 km between Wellington and Tokyo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Tokyo round-trip?
Qantas Airways, at $1,130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Tokyo. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Tokyo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Tokyo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Tokyo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Tokyo (average of $1,508). Flying from Wellington to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,550). 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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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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Average return fare for one-stop flights from Wellington to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,348.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Tokyo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Tokyo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated 16 August 2026.

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