China Southern to Japan: Auckland to Tokyo $1160, Osaka $1168 | Christchurch to Tokyo $1221, Osaka $1236 Return - Nov 2026 to May 2027
About China Southern
China Southern Airlines is one of China’s largest carriers, based in Guangzhou. It isn’t currently part of a global alliance, but it holds a range of bilateral codeshares and airline partnerships, and it flies from Auckland and Christchurch to Guangzhou with onward connections across Asia. See the China Southern airline guide for ratings and route detail.
These Japan fares connect through Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN). Check the layover at Guangzhou for your specific itinerary before you book, particularly if the connection shown in the search results is a short one.
About the Destinations
Tokyo rewards repeat visits: Shibuya and Shinjuku for the neon and crowds, the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, and the museums and park of Ueno. The January to March dates below cover winter and the lead-up to cherry blossom season, while the April and May dates land in the milder spring weather after it.
Osaka is Japan’s food capital, from the street stalls and canal-side lights of Dotonbori to Kuromon Market, with Osaka Castle at its centre. Kyoto and Nara are both a short train ride away, so it makes an easy base for day trips. The Japan National Tourism Organization is a good place to start planning either city.
The Deal
China Southern has return fares from Auckland and Christchurch to both Tokyo and Osaka, with travel from November 2026 through May 2027. The cheapest is Auckland to Tokyo from NZ$1160 return, with Auckland to Osaka close behind at NZ$1168. From Christchurch, Tokyo starts at NZ$1221 and Osaka at NZ$1236. The lowest fare on every route falls between late January and mid-March, while Auckland’s November departures cost noticeably more. Click any travel date below to open the matching booking search.
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Auckland to Osaka
Dates: 2 Nov 26 - 15 May 27
The lowest fare is NZ$1168 departing 24 February and returning 9 March, with most late-January to mid-March dates under NZ$1200. November departures sit closer to NZ$1475.
The cheapest fare is $1168 return.
Auckland to Tokyo
Dates: 1 Nov 26 - 31 May 27
The lowest fare is NZ$1160 on several late-February and early-March departures, and there’s a broad run of dates around NZ$1165 from mid-January. April and May trips mostly sit between NZ$1191 and NZ$1283, while November departures start from NZ$1363.
The cheapest fare is $1160 return.
Christchurch to Osaka
Dates: 9 Jan 27 - 26 Mar 27
The lowest fare is NZ$1236 departing 7 March and returning 19 March, and the whole early-March block sits around NZ$1238. Most mid-to-late January departures are NZ$1259.
The cheapest fare is $1236 return.
Christchurch to Tokyo
Dates: 1 Nov 26 - 26 Mar 27
The lowest fare is NZ$1221 on 21, 22 and 28 February departures, and almost every date from mid-January to mid-March is under NZ$1300. Early-November departures are available from NZ$1230.
The cheapest fare is $1221 return.
Summary
- Auckland - Osaka return (2 Nov 26 - 15 May 27) from $1168 return
- Auckland - Tokyo return (1 Nov 26 - 31 May 27) from $1160 return
- Christchurch - Osaka return (9 Jan 27 - 26 Mar 27) from $1236 return
- Christchurch - Tokyo return (1 Nov 26 - 26 Mar 27) from $1221 return
Prices are in New Zealand dollars. Fares were available at the time of posting and may change.
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