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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 5 days
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$959
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$1,000
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$819
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$895
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$893
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,326
Aomori
Aomori1 stop$1,205
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$1,205
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$959
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$1,000
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$819
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$895
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$893
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,326
Aomori
Aomori1 stop$1,205
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$1,205
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,313 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan on KAYAK in the last week:

• Okinawa Naha (OKA) from $819
• Sapporo Chitose (CTS) from $820
• Kobe (UKB) from $821
• Okayama (OKJ) from $825
• Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) from $862

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

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,067. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,714.

When is the best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

Book your flights 13 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 13% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Japan is the cheapest to fly to from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Japan are:

• Toyama (TOY) (avg. price $1,057)
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) (avg. price $1,074)
• Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) (avg. price $1,185)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 15% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Japan during the morning with average prices of $1,305. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,421.

Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$494
Beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Sapporo Chitose 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 Japan Airlines-Oct 2026
Make sure to download the QR code for easier, smooth arrival/ entry into Japan.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines-Sep 2026
get qr code from visit japan web before arrival to jpn if you’re visiting for tourism, business, etc
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Jun 2026
JFK was a convenient airport to fly out of if you arrive for an early flight. Download all your media ahead of time. don't buy the internet in-flight if you don't have to.
Verified travelerFlew with ANA-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-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-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.

Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    Yes. Fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,092 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan have ranged from $1,092 to $1,693.

  • What are the main airports serving Japan?

    Japan has 80 airports. The three busiest are Tokyo Haneda (HND) (76% of arrivals), Tokyo Narita (NRT) (8%) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) (4%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 4 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • ANA
    • Japan Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • XiamenAir

  • Where in Japan can I fly nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan average $1,421 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) (avg. price $880)
    • Honolulu (HNL) (avg. price $1,032)
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) (avg. price $1,042)

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    Nonstop flights take 14h 33m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 14h 20m, from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • How often are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan delayed and what's the average delay?

    11% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    On flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Japan?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in Japan is Akihabara Electric Town.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan?

    The earliest nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan departs at 12:35 am and the latest departs at 2:05 pm. Nonstop flights take about 14h 33m.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 13 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 13% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 15% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: ANA, Japan Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
  • If you're looking to save, Toyama (TOY) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Tokyo, which is the most popular destination in Japan. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Japan nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is usually the cheapest.
  • 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.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1954 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

Communication about delays was not very good. Crew and staff were excellent!

10.0 ExcellentBob, Oct 2026
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Communication about delays was not very good. Crew and staff were excellent!

If they can provide a direct luggage transit line at JFK airport for all connecting flights, that would be prefect,

SAN-NRT was excellent experience with crew helping and assisting in all aspects of comfort. But NRT-BAN was not that comfortable with no blankets and pillows provided and treating it more like premier economy class. This has been the pattern I have observed where JAL uses non-trained crew, uncomfortable seats, restrooms not working, locking up window seats, business class comforts taken away on NRT-BAN route. Overall quality of service goes downhill on NRT-BAN flight. Not sure why?

I had a hard time checking in as my first and middle names lacked a space. The vendor spent a long time fixing it with the JAL. This should not have been a problem. Check in at ohare was good as Regina was very helpful and kind.

Dreamliner is an excellent aircraft. Great seats in business. Flight attendant Alex had a bored, sullen attitude in serving customers. Difficult to get his attention and very slow to respond to a simple request for water. Spoiled the experience a bit as the AA motto is “we’re here because of you”. Attitude needs some adjustment!

Reasonable price, great service, highly recommended. i arrived well rested!

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

great experience - staff were kind and attentive and food was excellent. very comfortable flight that felt much shorter than 14 hours.

Too bad the plane didn't work after we taxied out to get in line for take-off. We went back to the gate and waited for almost 90 minutes for them to find a plane that worked. Waited another hour to board. When we got to Rochester we waited for over an hour for our bags to appear. The agent said they only had three people working to load and unload baggage. A one hour flight took an extra four hours. It would have been faster to rent a car at JFK and drive to Rochester.

I thought I purchased premium economy but got an economy seating for an expensive airfare from Kayak. Not able to pay extra to upgrade at all

I was expecting to fly in a Japanese airline because that what I bought, very disappointed finding out the change of airline without any explanation.

Excellent. There were setbacks, but it had nothing to do with the crew. Mostly, mechanical which delayed our flight.

Seats were extremely cramped even for economy. Food was atrocious. Crew was fine but no follow up, additional drinks offered etc. For a 14 hour flight I expected more.

Boarding was good. Inflight service was good. Alcoholic drinks could have been served free.

One of the best 14 hour flights I've ever had. Crew was friendly throughout which can be difficult on longer flights. The crew being kind and respectful is very important for me. Plane felt clean and I was able to get some well needed uninterrupted sleep. I put them slightly above Cathay Pacific as far as cleanliness the only down side was a lack of entertainment selections, but hey I am an American taking a trip on a Japanese airline so I cannot complain. Thank you ANA and the Tokyo airport all very friendly. Will see you soon

This was the best airline I’ve ever taken. The staff are amazing. The food was great. The pilot was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this airline.

Crew went out of their way for me, not often

ANA crews are superb, very responsive and caring. Boarding was smooth and so as the landing. Great flights we had with ANA.

The crew was so accommodating. If I asked for extra snack they gave it to me. In economy the seats were wide and plenty of legroom. The backrest should have reclined a little more. Instead it barely moved. The footrest was helpful. Overall, my experience was good and I would recommend ANA as an alternative to other oversees low-cost airlines.

Waited a long time at JFK to board with no information being readily available.Left about 45 minutes late and it was 2:45 AM in JFK.Nothing todo. Second deck of the Airbus is more comfortable or seems that way because there is less people. Food was OK. The food on secondleg was better as we had ordered it before hand. We thought we had did that on the long first leg but we were told we did not. Cabin crew was generally nice. There are people who lean back when eating as they wait for food to be delivered and know no one will check -- drag. TV selection was awful movies OK. Comfortable all in all.

Not enough seat cushion. Butt was hurting especially on long flight. Not enough movie selection. Entertainment was outdated. Coffee served was cold. Other than that flight was 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 along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

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

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

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.

Flew on an Airbus 350-900. Excellent aircraft properly cleaned and serviced. Flight crew was excellent plane departed and arrived on time. The A350 has excellent air circulation far better than the 777. I would recommend Asiana to anyone looking to fly in a clean comfortable environment. This is my second round trip flight from New York to Bangkok via Asiana and I will book Asiana again!

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'NO, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The JetBlue flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight with Asiana. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them more than 30 mins to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. The Asiana flight and crew were wonderful, in general. They waited for us who were delayed from the previous flight before they took off and were very kind to take my checked baggage's info. Seats were a little uncomfortable for such long flight, but service and flight attendants were great! However, my 3 checked baggages are missing! They're lost somewhere in the transition. I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all still missing! I and the CEB airport crew have sent multiple emails to both JetBlue and Asiana, and neither has responded to any of our emails. Although, I was able to get in contact with JetBlue's Interline Department who confirmed that the bags were turned over to Asiana without confirmation details.

Business class check-in was flawless; was automatically given a lounge voucher. Flight attendants were helpful and professional. There was a purser who introduced herself at the beginning of the flight but then I never saw her again.

Simplicity of boarding and corporate interactions were all totally positive and simple, brief, organized and clear. No regrets at all. I will favor flights with Cathay Pacific in the future.

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Not enough food for everyone. . Always run out of food when we ask

Flight delayed in NYC and missed Hong Kong connecting flight to Guangzhou. While being given a hotel room and a 30 dollar voucher to eat in the airport, the delay caused a few big inconveniences , a 12 hour delay should have been better compensated for.

Our trip to Spain turned into a stressful ordeal with cockpit issues and FAA air traffic disruptions. Our American Airlines flight from Raleigh to JFK was delayed nearly four hours, causing us to miss our connections to Madrid and Jerez. We were left stranded in New York with children, even running out of diapers while trying to sort everything out. American refused to cover hotels or rental cars, leaving us to arrange and pay for them ourselves. The delays also disrupted our prepaid rental car reservations in Spain. It was a frustrating and expensive start to a family trip we had spent months planning.

Very cold on board it was like having 16hours sitting in a fridge

Old dirty plane but great lie flat seats in business class

A crew member's attitude towards a couple passengers who couldn't speak English was rude. Just because they didn't understand what the passenger said, they were not given any snack.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

They kept us on the tarmac for 6 hours after already delaying our flight by 2 hours. No one had any answers. They sent our gate checked stroller to baggage claim instead of giving it back at the gate.

There was a big delay and I missed my connection flight

Crew were professional and kind. The flight was smooth. But... The internet, which we paid 35 dollars for, did not work for most of the flight. This made providing media for our child an uncomfortable hassle.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

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