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Okinawa
1+ stopsFrom $1,121
Tokyo
1+ stopsFrom $1,122
Osaka
1+ stopsFrom $1,141
Nagoya
1+ stopsFrom $1,150
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Flying from New York to Japan

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight ticket found$1,121
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time14 hrs, 23 mins
Places to go78
Most popular airlineANA (All Nippon Airways)
Average flights per week624

New York to Japan flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Japan? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,124. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.
Okinawa.$1,121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Okinawa Naha.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Okinawa Naha on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,121, select.
Tokyo.$1,122 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,122, select.
Osaka.$1,141 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,141, select.
Nagoya.$1,150 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Nagoya Chubu Centrair.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Nagoya Chubu Centrair on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,150, select.
Fukuoka.$1,150 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Fukuoka.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Fukuoka on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,150, select.
Sapporo.$1,154 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Sapporo Chitose.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sapporo Chitose on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,154, select.
Hiroshima.$1,327 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Hiroshima International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Hiroshima International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,327, select.
Kumamoto.$1,463 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Kumamoto.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Kumamoto on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,463, select.
Takamatsu.$1,465 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Takamatsu.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Takamatsu on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,465, select.
Matsuyama.$1,466 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York LaGuardia on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Matsuyama.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Matsuyama on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,466, select.
Kagoshima.$1,481 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York Newark on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Kagoshima.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kagoshima on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,481, select.
Okayama.$1,503 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York Newark on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Okayama.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Okayama on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,503, select.
Nagasaki.$1,504 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Nagasaki.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Nagasaki on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,504, select.
Iwakuni.$1,518 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Iwakuni.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Iwakuni on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,518, select.
Saga.$1,528 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York Newark on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Saga.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Saga on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,528, select.
Tottori.$1,535 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York Newark on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Tottori.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Tottori on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,535, select.
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Flights from New York to Japan FAQs

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Japan is November. See if any of these flights in November suit you.
We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from New York to Japan is New York to Okinawa Naha. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $1,121.

Take a look at New York to Okinawa Naha flights.
The average flight time from New York to Japan is 14 hours and 22 minutes.
Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Japan from New York is Cathay Pacific.

Explore Cathay Pacific flight ticket options today. 

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is United.

How to find cheap flights from New York to Japan

  • $1,121 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from New York to Japan.

  • You'll be travelling from New York into Okinawa Naha in Okinawa with that fare.

  • For one-way travel, the lowest price right now is $481.

  • Willing to go wherever the cheap flights are? Enter 'Japan' in the 'To' field to find the lowest fares for different cities.

  • There are plenty of ways to arrive in Japan, with roughly 35 airports to pick from.

  • For a broader price comparison, choose 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.

  • Get the flight you want at a price you'll like by booking early. Leave it late and you might have to compromise on timing, airline or cost.

  • Stay ahead of fare changes. Download the Skyscanner app, create a Price Alert, and we'll let you know when prices rise or drop.

Best time to fly from New York to Japan

  • Catch a flight from New York to Japan in November and you'll be travelling at one of the cheapest times of the year.

  • Flying midweek can often work in your favor. Fares are generally cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than the rest of the week.

  • The height of the travel season in Japan runs through April, May and August. April is the busiest month and a good time to visit if you want a packed calendar of events.

  • Alternatively, avoid the peak season crowds by checking out flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.

Flights from New York to Japan: what to expect

Popular places to visit in Japan

Tokyo

  • A popular destination for New York to Japan flights, this city in Kantō earns its place on any well-planned itinerary. From TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji to Ginza Central Street, the attractions just keep coming.

  • You can reach Tokyo through Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).

  • When it's time to find a place to lay your head, explore the selection of hotels in Tokyo.

Osaka

Fukuoka

  • Swing by well-known attractions like Itsukushima Shrine, Momochi Seaside Park and Ohori Park while you're in this part of Kyushu-Okinawa.

  • You can arrive in the city through its main airport, Fukuoka Airport (FUK).

  • From brief visits to extended stays, hotels in Fukuoka cover a wide range of travel styles and budgets.

Visiting Japan for the first time? Here's what you need to know

  • Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check well in advance. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most recent advice on visas or any other documents you may need.

  • The local currency is the Japanese yen (JPY). You can pay by credit card in large businesses, but this works less reliably beyond them.

  • Tokyo is the capital of Japan, which has a population of around 120 million.

  • You won't have to adjust your watch while travelling through this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+9 inches place.

  • The weather can influence everything from packing to sightseeing, so choose your season wisely. August is Japan's warmest month.

  • Temperatures are often coolest around January.

  • Rain is more common in January, while May is generally drier.

  • Looking to time your New York to Japan flight with a big occasion? Top events to build your trip around include the Kyoto Gion Matsuri grand procession, Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Season and the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri parade.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

  • With your cheap flight from New York to Japan locked in, it's time to plan the rest of your travels. Discover competitive prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in Japan. You can also check out car rental options in Japan and compare offers from trusted providers in seconds.

Japan hotels and car hire

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