China Airlines: Auckland Return to Tokyo $1060, Osaka $1101 (2x 23kg Bags) (Feb-Jun) Incl Cherry Blossom Season!
Beat That Flight
23 October 2025
One of the best airlines to fly out of NZ on, this is NOT Air China (mainland Chinese airline) but China Airlines - Taiwan based.
As a result, all flights connect in Taipei.
Also consider: China Southern: Auckland to Tokyo/Osaka from $1103/ $1109 Rtn, Christchurch to Tokyo/Osaka from $1098/ $1175 Rtn [Oct-Mar]
The cherry blossom or sakura is never perfectly predictable, but some early predictions are below:
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| Destination | First bloom | Full bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | March 17 | March 25 |
| Kumamoto | March 19 | March 28 |
| Hiroshima | March 26 | April 3 |
| Kyoto | March 26 | April 4 |
| Nagoya | March 24 | April 1 |
| Kanazawa | March 31 | April 6 |
| Tokyo | March 19 | March 26 |
| Matsumoto | April 2 | April 11 |
| Fuji Five Lakes | April 2 | April 10 |
| Sendai | March 31 | April 6 |
| Hirosaki | April 20 | April 26 |
| Hakodate | April 26 | May 3 |
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Summary:
Auckland - Osaka return (8 Feb 26 - 24 Jun 26) from $1101
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Auckland - Tokyo return (3 Feb 26 - 24 Jun 26) from $1060
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Auckland - Osaka return on China Airlines
Dates: 8 Feb 26 - 24 Jun 26
- Cheapest :$1101 return
Auckland - Tokyo return on China Airlines
Dates: 3 Feb 26 - 24 Jun 26
| Return Price | Travel Dates |
|---|---|
| $1145 | 3 Feb to 25 Feb |
| $1145 | 5 Feb to 27 Feb |
| $1161 | 6 Feb to 28 Feb |
| $1172 | 8 Feb to 2 Mar |
| $1197 | 10 Feb to 4 Mar |
| $1143 | 6 Mar to 13 Mar |
| $1143 | 7 Mar to 14 Mar |
| $1142 | 12 Mar to 19 Mar |
| $1142 | 14 Mar to 21 Mar |
| $1171 | 15 Mar to 6 Apr |
| $1142 | 19 Mar to 26 Mar |
| $1148 | 20 Mar to 27 Mar |
| $1165 | 16 Apr to 8 May |
| $1069 | 19 Apr to 11 May |
| $1063 | 21 Apr to 13 May |
| $1165 | 23 Apr to 30 Apr |
| $1063 | 24 Apr to 16 May |
| $1063 | 26 Apr to 18 May |
| $1063 | 28 Apr to 20 May |
| $1063 | 1 May to 8 May |
| $1063 | 2 May to 9 May |
| $1063 | 5 May to 27 May |
| $1063 | 7 May to 14 May |
| $1069 | 9 May to 16 May |
| $1078 | 10 May to 1 Jun |
| $1063 | 12 May to 3 Jun |
| $1063 | 14 May to 21 May |
| $1063 | 15 May to 22 May |
| $1063 | 17 May to 8 Jun |
| $1063 | 21 May to 12 Jun |
| $1063 | 22 May to 29 May |
| $1063 | 23 May to 30 May |
| $1060 | 28 May to 4 Jun |
| $1060 | 29 May to 20 Jun |
| $1066 | 30 May to 6 Jun |
| $1060 | 31 May to 22 Jun |
| $1066 | 2 Jun to 24 Jun |
| $1060 | 5 Jun to 12 Jun |
| $1066 | 6 Jun to 13 Jun |
| $1066 | 13 Jun to 20 Jun |
- Cheapest :$1060 return