Cheap Flights To Japan From New Zealand - From $1485 Return
from $1485
Flights to Japan from $1,485 Return
25 April, 2026
Destinations in Japan
Destination Profile
Cheap flights to Japan from New Zealand jet off north-west across the breadth of the Pacific to the end of East Asia. There are direct and indirect options, with the top deals usually on connections with stopovers. Arrival points vary considerably. You could pick the energetic and sleepless capital of Tokyo. It's packed with steamy udon noodle kitchens, spiked by towering skyscrapers, and peppered with Michelin-starred restaurants. Going more off the beaten path could mean discovering the glinting beaches of sub-tropical Okinawa, or the perfect powder of ski resorts in Hokkaido. And then there are the cherry-blossoming cities of Kyoto and Nara, where terraced Shinto shrines and Shogun palaces mark the horizons.
Top sights In Japan
Kyoto
Kyoto is the place to go to feel the pulse of old Japan. It's packed with traditional timber cottages, ryokan inns, and handsome Shinto shrines.
Tokyo
Life fizzes in Tokyo, a megalopolis that mixes massive towers with ancient Buddhist shrines.
Hokkaido
Calling all powder hounds – Hokkaido is famed around the globe for its fine snow and ski fields.
Questions & Answers
What airlines fly direct to Japan?
Air New Zealand fly direct between New Zealand and Japan.
What is the best airline to fly to Japan?
The best airline to fly between New Zealand and Japan is Singapore Airlines. If you want direct flights then Air New Zealand is the best. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.