$293 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Japan

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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$789
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$767
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$799
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$796
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$860
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,060
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$1,122
Aomori
Aomori1 stop$1,406
Kochi
Kochi1 stop$1,099
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$789
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$767
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$799
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$796
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$860
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,060
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$1,122
Aomori
Aomori1 stop$1,406
Kochi
Kochi1 stop$1,099

Book Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Japan Plane Tickets

 
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 Japan 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 Japan

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14
ANA Logo
2:00 am - 7:50 am
JFK
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UKB
16h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
7:05 am - 11:00 am
UKB
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JFK
16h 55m
1 stop
$767ANA
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 9:45 am
JFK
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CTS
33h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:58 pm
CTS
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JFK
23h 18m
2 stops
$780Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 16
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 4:20 pm
JFK
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NRT
40h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:45 pm - 4:09 pm
NRT
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JFK
35h 24m
2 stops
$789Air Canada
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15
Air Canada Logo
9:45 am - 4:30 pm
JFK
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NRT
16h 45m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:45 pm - 10:39 pm
NRT
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JFK
17h 54m
1 stop
$790Air Canada
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24
Air Canada Logo
4:50 pm - 4:20 pm
JFK
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NRT
33h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:45 pm - 4:09 pm
NRT
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JFK
35h 24m
2 stops
$792Air Canada
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 2:35 pm
JFK
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HND
14h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 5:00 pm
HND
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JFK
12h 50mnonstop
$807American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 2:35 pm
JFK
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HND
14h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 5:00 pm
HND
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JFK
12h 50mnonstop
$808American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:20 pm
JFK
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OKA
40h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:50 pm
OKA
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JFK
23h 40m
1 stop
$817United Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 11:05 pm
JFK
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OKA
32h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 10:30 am
OKA
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JFK
41h 00m
2 stops
$824United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Apr 5
Japan Airlines Logo
1:40 am - 3:50 pm
JFK
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OKJ
25h 10m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 11:00 am
OKJ
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JFK
37h 45m
1 stop
$1,271Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Japan flights

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

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

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

The cheapest ticket to Japan from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $795 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $795.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,205, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Japan, 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 Japan is January, when tickets cost $973 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,544 and $1,481 respectively.

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

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 Japan, 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 Japan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$293
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Japan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to Japan 
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
JFK
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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 - booking Japan flights

  • Should I get a visa when flying from the U.S. to Japan?

    American citizens can fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Japan without a visa if they have a valid U.S. passport and a return flight ticket.

  • Where might my flight stop from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Japan?

    A flight from the U.S. to Japan might make any number of stops. Some common layover locations include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • Which airline should I choose when flying with kids from the U.S. to Japan?

    Japan Airlines is routinely named one of the most family-friendly airlines in the world. It can give your kids access to healthy meals, activity kits, and more on a flight to Japan.

  • How can I make a more sustainable flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Japan?

    To make a flight from the U.S. to Japan more sustainable, consider flying with an airline like Air Canada. This airline is working on making its operation more sustainable by upgrading its fleet and doing away with the usage of single-use plastics on many of its flights.

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

    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 Japan.

  • 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 Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Japan 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 Japan?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Japan with an airline and back 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 Japan?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,214 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,414.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from New York John F Kennedy Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $524 one-way - $1,002 round-trip
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the biggest airports on the East Coast and one of the largest airports in the entire U.S., so finding flights from JFK to Japan will be easy. Many airlines, including Air Canada, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, and others, fly from JFK to various airports in Japan. You can get to Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND) in the Tokyo area without any issues. Kansai International Airport (KIX) near Osaka and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) near Fukuoka are also options.
  • Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Japan are available. Japan Airlines has nonstop flights departing from JFK and landing at Haneda Airport (HND). A one-stop flight will be your next best option if you can't locate nonstop flights. Air Canada offers one-stop flights.
  • Regardless of how many stops a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Japan makes, you'll spend a decent amount of time in the air. Consider flying first class with an airline like Japan Airlines to access more comfortable seating, extensive dining and in-flight entertainment options, and more.
  • Most of the airlines flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Japan will charge extra baggage fees for checked bags. To avoid these fees, consider bringing just a single carry-on bag. Be sure your bag meets the airline’s size requirements. An airline like China Airlines will limit carry-on bags to 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has many lounges to relax while waiting for your international flight to board. Many will only allow passengers from specific airlines in, but others, like the American Express Centurion Lounge, will grant you access for a small fee.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Japan? 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.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1078 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
ORD - HND
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Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I didn’t know that my connecting flight from Japan to Hawaii was at a different airport - arrived in Haneda (ticket said Tokyo but didn’t notice the airport name) and had to get my bags and go out of immigration and back in to go to Narita airport 2 hours away. Such a hassle and SOOO confusing and complicated. Check your airports IN ADVANCE and NEVER book if you have to change airports. 40+ years of flying and first time had this. Never again. ANA is great but booking agencies will sell you a connection that you have a good chance of missing - even under the best circumstances.

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

The ROOM was great. We would love to have it on all of our flights. LOL

I would prefer to fly with Japanese airlines over American ones. They have better food and service overall

I was too late to get onto this flight. Kayak shouldn't let you book a connecting international to domestic flight when flying ANA. Your domestic flight could be in a different terminal and you won't make it because you have to go through immigration and customs.

United Airlines crew members do not know how to deal with emergency situation that caused our flight delay. For example, they should have asked the maintenance or seat belt repair personnel to come and fix the seat belt while they were looking for a volunteer to book another flight.

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

Tokyo Haneda to transport was so bad too short time . and find out way to the gate was so bad. I almost missed flight. because confused. They need more great way tell us how to get there details

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

The flights were on time and the cabin crew were very nice. The only downside was that the food was not good.

Good pilot and crew. No food or beverage on this flight Entertainment is via own device thru plane's wifi.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

Excellent service, excellent food and beverage options, plenty of leg room

Checking in as an international flyer is a bit tedious

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The food in business class was excellent.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

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.

My flight from New York to Canada and Canada to Brisbane was canceled, so I had to take united airlines instead flight from New York to Dubai then layover in Dubai 8 hours then from Dubai to Brisbane it was extremely difficult for me , it was a nightmare flying with Canadian airlines unfortunately.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The seats are soooooooo small in economy. I was offered no tea or coffee in the am. When I asked was told that it was too late. The plane was 2 hours late leaving.

My first flight left so late we knew I would miss my connection. Rather than redirecting me then, they made me take a flight to Montreal, then Toronto (there was a flight leaving for Toronto when I was in NYC, no need for me to also go to montreal). Then they gave me a food voucher that did not work (4 places would not accept it). At least they gave me a hotel automatically, even though it was a cheap crappy one. I'm still not home, and it's been over 24 hours. I'm exhausted.

The Air Canada staff at the gate in Newark were fantastic and so very helpful!!!

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