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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Christchurch to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in March.

Alternative Christchurch to Tokyo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Christchurch to Tokyo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Christchurch to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,061
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Omitama.
The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Tokyo is $1,061. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Tokyo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,061.
As of December 2024, there are no flights flying from Christchurch to Tokyo.
The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Tokyo is usually December 2024.
If you're flying from Christchurch Airport, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda – which is 16.5 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from $1,061.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Tokyo on Sunday, 2 March 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Christchurch Airport and Tokyo. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Tokyo?

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Tokyo. Airlines that fly to Tokyo Haneda or Narita airport with 1 layover are:

More airlines fly this route with 2 stops on the way.

Is there a time difference between Christchurch and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 3 hours behind Christchurch if you're travelling between April and September, but 4 hours behind from October to March due to DST.

What is the weather like in Tokyo?

Tokyo is a few degrees warmer than Christchurch for most of the year, but has slightly colder winters. August is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 26°C, but most people prefer to travel in the spring (March to April) to catch the cherry blossoms or autumn (October to November) for the colourful foliage.

How expensive is Tokyo?

Christchurch

Tokyo

Average cost of a meal

NZ$20.00

NZ$13.20

Average cost of a coffee

NZ$4.45

NZ$5.15

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

NZ$35-NZ$45

NZ$90-NZ$110

Essential travel information for Tokyo

  • New Zealand passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa.
  • Tokyo has the reputation of being an expensive city, but that's not always the case. Read Skyscanner's tips for seeing Tokyo on a budget.

Departing from Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC) has a single terminal handling both domestic and international flights. You should aim to be at the airport 3 hours before international flights or 1 hour early if you're making a domestic connection in Auckland.

On entering the terminal, check in for your flight to Tokyo on the ground floor to get your boarding pass. Security screening, departure gates and most airport facilities are found upstairs, including shops, lounges and a large food court serving a wide range of international dishes.

Arriving in Tokyo

Flights from Christchurch may arrive at either of Tokyo's airports:

Haneda is closer to central Tokyo (14km), with much cheaper ground transport. Train tickets start from 360 yen with a travel time of 23 minutes to Tokyo Station.

Narita is 60km from the city centre. The cheapest way to get to the city is by bus, with tickets starting from 1000 yen and a travel time of 80 minutes. Trains are faster, but more expensive.

Return flights from Tokyo to Christchurch

Be sure to check your flight booking so you know which airport your Tokyo to Christchurch flight departs from. By the time you arrive at the wrong airport, it could be too late to correct the mistake.

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Please note: all information is correct as of April 2019.


Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.