JFK - NRT

$498 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$959
Typical prices: $926-$1,224
WestJet, Korean Air
Thu 2/15Wed 2/21
JFK - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$498
Typical prices: $381-$719
Asiana Airlines
Sun 11/11
JFK - NRT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with XiamenAir. Average duration is 14h 20m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 78% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $880 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 40m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Tokyo Narita Airport!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Narita (JFK-NRT)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Narita

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 4:30 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
33h 00m1 stop Calgary
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 7:40 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
$959Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25
Japan Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 4:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
27h 40m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
Japan Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:29 amNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 39m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$960Japan Airlines
Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 7:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
31h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 7:40 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
$960Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 14
Japan Airlines Logo
8:54 pm - 4:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
29h 06m1 stop San Francisco
Japan Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 8:43 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
$961Japan Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 16
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
34h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:00 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl
$967Asiana Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Mar 12
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
20h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:00 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl
$967Asiana Airlines
Sun, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:55 am - 8:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
29h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 pm - 1:10 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$981Cathay Pacific
Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 11:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 3:00 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$983Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 10
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 11:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 3:00 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$983Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 6:50 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
26h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 pm - 1:10 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$991Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights

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

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport at $852 round-trip.
•December ($1,359) and June ($1,204) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport the cheapest?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$498
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 60% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Narita

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Narita based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

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

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

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

    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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    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.

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

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport range from $926 to $1,224, with an average of $1,074 over the past 12 months. Anything below $926 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $1,074 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

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

  • How are flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $587, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)?

    Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • IX Rental
    • Yesaway
    • Relax Rent A Car
    • Times
    • JDM Rent a car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    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, 46% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport pass through?

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

    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,020 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,165, a difference of $145.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 40m, compared with 17h 29m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 17h 38m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport?

    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.

  • What popular places can I visit in Tokyo Narita Airport?

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

  • What alternative route has flights from New York to Tokyo?

    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.

  • Which other Japanese cities can I fly to from Narita International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tokyo Narita International Airport?

    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.

  • How do I get to Tokyo from Narita International Airport?

    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.

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

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,020, about $145 less than Saturday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $852 round-trip in that month - typically $507 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Korean Air. Over the past three months, 78% of Korean Air flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 54%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 37m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • Since there are no nonstop flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), you’ll find flights with one or more connections. Major providers like Japan Airlines, Etihad Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airways, Qatar Airways, Delta Airlines, Korean Air, Swiss Airlines, Air France, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines operate one-stop flights on this route.
  • Popular layover cities for flights from JFK to NRT include San Francisco (SFO) in California, San Diego (SAN) in California, Doha (DOH) in Qatar, Dallas (DFW) in Texas, and Los Angeles (LAX) in California. The layover city will depend on the airline. Most national carriers stop at major cities in their countries.
  • If you’re looking for flights from JFK to NRT with lower carbon emissions, consider booking Delta Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines, which emit less CO₂ than most flights on the route. These airlines have implemented several sustainable practices in their operations to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
  • For hotels at Narita Airport, you can check into Nine Hours Narita Airport, a capsule hotel inside the airport’s Terminal 2. The hotel has 24-hour check-in and reception. Nearby hotels with a free airport shuttle include Hotel Nikko Narita and Narita Airport Rest House.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport has multiple lounges accessible to all travelers, regardless of travel class. Pay-at-the-door lounges at JFK include the Swiss Business Class Lounge and American Airlines Admirals Club. Airline lounges include the Delta Sky Club, The Emirates Lounge, JetBlue Rooftop Terrace, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Air France Lounge. You’ll find comfortable sofas, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary drinks and snacks in most of these lounges.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Tokyo Narita

Monday

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

Friday

XiamenAir

XiamenAir

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Tokyo Narita to New York John F Kennedy Intl

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Narita

Complete your trip to Narita with a hotel stay or car rental