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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 am and lands at 3:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:15 pm and lands at 4:45 am.

The flight takes about 14h 30m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 14h 30m, covering 6,745 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.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo range from $1,079 to $1,648, with an average of $1,322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,079 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $1,322. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,031 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,382 for nonstop.

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

• XiamenAir: 91% on time
• ANA: 90% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights:

• Japan Airlines
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $524, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $17:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $14:

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

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Night 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.

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 route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 38 minutes.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,239 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,475, a difference of $236. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Tokyo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Japan Airlines
• ANA
• American Airlines
• XiamenAir

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 16h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Tokyo 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.

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

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.