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$1,214
Typical prices: $1,439-$1,095
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$1,224
Typical prices: $1,515-$1,140
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JFK - HND • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo (JFK-TYO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Dec 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:40 pm - 3:35 pm
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NRT
35h 55m
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3:30 pm - 7:05 pm
NRT
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JFK
41h 35m
2 stops
$1,214Cathay Pacific
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Oct 4
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10:00 am - 9:35 pm
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HND
22h 35m
1 stop
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9:55 am - 6:00 am
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33h 05m
1 stop
$1,214Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:15 am - 1:15 pm
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23h 00m
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8:00 pm - 8:50 pm
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37h 50m
1 stop
$1,215China Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 23
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10:00 am - 9:35 pm
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22h 35m
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10:05 am - 8:35 pm
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23h 30m
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$1,215Cathay Pacific
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
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$1,216Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:55 am - 8:25 pm
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HND
29h 30m
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4:20 pm - 8:35 pm
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41h 15m
1 stop
$1,216Cathay Pacific
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17
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37h 20m
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3:45 pm - 8:35 pm
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$1,217Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 7
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1:30 am - 4:50 am
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14h 20mnonstop
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12h 55mnonstop
$1,220Japan Airlines
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Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 9
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo departing in October.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo costs $949 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 39% cheaper than other New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Tokyo routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tokyo, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo is February, where tickets cost $1,039 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,261 and $1,717 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,092 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo

 
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Robert Schrader

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$611
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo Haneda

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo

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Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo 
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
JFK
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HND
Apr 2026
be prepared for the long flight. wear comfortable clothes and shoes and be prepared for drastic changes in weather
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
JFK
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HND
Mar 2025
Try not to sleep on the plane right away and adjust yourself to Tokyo time immediately once you get on the plane.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
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HND
Aug 2024
Make sure if you have any type of food allergies you let them know ahead of time instead of during your flight. The airline will do their best to accommodate your allergies and they take them very seriously. Economy wasn’t to bad on the way there I would recommend sitting in and exit row if you’re looking for leg room and it also helps to be close to the bathrooms.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo was $611 for a one-way ticket and $1,214 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Tokyo?

    A passport is required to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    On your way to Tokyo, you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Tokyo’s 2 airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Tokyo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Tokyo, Japan Airlines or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Tokyo are Japan Airlines and ANA. With an average price for the route of $1,398 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,306 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,175 or less one-way and $1,329 or less round-trip.

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1838 reviews
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8.7Crew
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7.7Food
8.2Comfort
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There were no vegetarian options on flight from India. Then on the next flight there was no chosen entree available. Movie selection was mediocre

6.0 GoodJasmine, Jun 2026
DEL - NRT
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There were no vegetarian options on flight from India. Then on the next flight there was no chosen entree available. Movie selection was mediocre

It was fine but my trip from Narita Japan to L.A kind of mediocre because did not get the assigned window seat.

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

On time. Convenience of a small airport. Excellent service from staff at check-in.

LAX to San Francisco under UA was sooooo stressful! Flights was delayed and no assistance from the airline to the next flight. Flew UA twice and both flights highly distressful.

I thought I bought the ticket directly through Kayak not a 3rd party

I like that we made it faster than regularly scheduled. Everything else was poor. The boarding was slow and chaotic. One person was screaming instructions to people that didn’t understand and there was only one camera so boarding was slow. The crew was not very friendly and one stewardess was extremely rude to everyone the entire flight. The food was not good and not themed to the country we were going to like every international flight I’ve taken. Lastly the seats were awful. After this flight I would never recommend United and will actively avoid booking another flight through them.

When I checked in, it printed two bag tags. The helper said they would cancel the other. They canceled both and my bag was left behind

It was really fast to Tokyo. Much faster than the budget carriers. However a lot less space than international flights.

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The check-in started 3 minutes early; there were people lining up a half hour before. I was third, and I got checked in and passes in hand for my connection as well; I walked away from the desk one minute before it was even supposed to be open. Amazing. That said, the food on the first leg of my trip was not good, and I didn’t finish it. Second leg, it was tasty. You get a cup of Häagen-Dazs after dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. Will use again.

Crew was fantastic. Seats were not completely lay flat but still comfortable to watch a show. International food was lobster which was very big but a little tough. The scallop appetizer was delicious. Loved the individual air conditioning vent at each seat. Flight overall was very smooth and very good.

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak uses scammer sites to steal money from their victims.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

When one asks for water because they are dehydrated, bring more then a sip or two in a small cup. Bring them a whole bottle.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Not really sure I enjoyed the flight at all. The flight attendants seemed a little tired and rude at times. The snacks were lacking in taste and sustenance. The flight was incredibly turbulent for three plus hours and the pilot had to do a second pass to land at our final destination because he was coming in so fast. He must have taken a short cut and because of it we had to suffer the violent turbulence and the dropping down. It had to be one of if not the worse flights I have ever been on and have traveled vastly all over the world.

Didnt make it on flight. Flight was delayed. Then had to get rebooked for a flight that was 8 hours later. Guess who had to wait for 8 hours at the airport?

The Air Canada AC1 flight from Toronto to Tokyo on May 16 was great overall. Service, crew, food and entertainment were all excellent and everything ran smoothly. We had emergency exit seats so legroom was amazing, but the seats themselves weren’t very comfortable and the plane feels like it could use an upgrade for a long-haul flight. Aside from that, everything else was perfect.

The plane was very cramped to point there was no way not to touch person beside you and a stewardess screamed at my son when I touched her arm to get her attention to let her know she forgot to give him his dinner when she passed him and gave a dinner to passenger behind him. Very inappropriate response and She never came back to apologize and other stewardess said she was sorry “if I felt” she was inappropriate. Horrible experience and she should be reprimanded for her behavior

Great setup on both flights except the last flight we got condensed dripping all over me in the last 20 mins of the flight

Everything went smoothly — on-time departure and very organized boarding. We pre-ordered vegan meals, which were fine but not especially memorable. We may have had slightly higher expectations given it was a Japanese airline. It felt like a dinner meal than a breakfast. Overall, it was a good flight experience and we would recommend it.

This flight with a lot empty place , and I have more room, feeling comfortable.

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

The cabin crew was professional and there were plenty of movie choices, but the food was a bit sub-standard.

The flight was delayed an hour, but not because of Air Canada. The crew was polite, professional, and competent. The food was above average for Air Canada, but just fine. The stand out for me in the 10 hour flight was the entertainment package. The best of any airline I’ve experienced so far. Looking forward to my return flight to finish some more of the shows I was watching.

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