Cheap Flights To Japan From New Zealand - From $1403 Return
from $1403
Flights to Japan from $1,403 Return
27 March, 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 is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?
Currently, the cheapest time of year to fly to Japan is June/2026. You will pay the most in November/2026.
What airlines fly non-stop to Japan?
Air New Zealand fly non-stop between New Zealand and Japan.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Japan?
China Southern is the cheapest airline that flies from New Zealand to Japan.
What is the best airline to fly to Japan?
Qatar Airways is the best airline to fly between New Zealand and Japan. For non-stop flights then Air New Zealand is best. Jetstar is the best budget airline.