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Apart from the JFK to NRT route, you’ll also find flights from New York to Tokyo departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and landing at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). EWR has nonstop flights to HND operated by United Airlines and ANA.

NRT is a major gateway to Japan with connections to different cities in the country. From Narita Airport, you can fly to Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. You’ll find different airlines with domestic connections to airports in these cities.

Most airlines on the JFK- NRT route have the same carry-on policy for their Economy Cabins. Passengers can bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board. Some airlines have a special baggage allowance for different travelers, like parents traveling with infants. The size and weight limits vary slightly from one airline to another. Consider upgrading your ticket on some airlines if you want to bring extra baggage.

Narita Airport is approximately 35 miles from Central Tokyo. The best way to get to the city center is to take the Narita Express (N’EX), which has a direct connection to Tokyo Station. You can also opt for slower trains like the Kesei Line or the JR Airport Line. Different car rental providers have a desk at the airport’s Terminals 1 and 2. Taxis are also an option for travelers who need more convenience.

Only XiamenAir operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

The Boeing 747 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $986 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,166: a $180 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo Narita Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 3:15 am
• Latest: departs at 1:55 pm and lands at 4:15 am.

The flight takes about 14h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $1,057. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport takes 14h 20m, covering 6,725 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $545.

XiamenAir is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Korean Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights are:

• XiamenAir: 91% on time
• Korean Air: 64% on time
• Asiana Airlines: 0% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 78% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 34m, compared with 16h 42m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 17h 41m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Tokyo Narita Airport is 13 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Japan Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport range from $904 to $1,212, with an average of $1,057 over the past 12 months. Anything below $904 counts as a good deal.