What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Japan . Flying to Japan in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $31.

How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?

A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $172, however they can be found for as little as $31.

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

Does Fukuoka have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?

Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

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One-way from	$394
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Good one-way deal	$597 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

Wed 10/227:30 amEWR - NRT

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/306:15 pmNRT - EWR

1 stop24h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16$958

Wed 9/101:30 amJFK - NRT

1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines

Thu 9/189:00 amNRT - JFK

1 stop27h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/16$984

Sun 9/141:55 amJFK - NRT

1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific

Thu 10/26:20 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop24h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/16$1,003

Thu 5/16:55 amEWR - KIX

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/77:40 amKIX - EWR

2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,004

Tue 10/710:00 amJFK - HND

1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/1410:05 amHND - JFK

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/16$1,018

Wed 9/101:30 amJFK - HND

1 stop33h 00mAsiana Airlines

Wed 9/171:30 amHND - JFK

1 stop34h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,022

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Sun 4/201:55 amJFK - NRT

1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/73:45 pmNRT - JFK

2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/15$947

Thu 5/16:55 amEWR - KIX

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/77:40 amKIX - EWR

2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14$969

Sat 4/2610:00 pmJFK - NRT

3 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/119:05 pmNRT - JFK

3 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/16$980

Mon 5/1212:55 pmJFK - NRT

1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines

Tue 5/277:25 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop40h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/15$1,089

Mon 4/289:00 amJFK - NRT

1 stop17h 25mAir Canada

Tue 5/65:35 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop17h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 4/16$1,133

Sat 4/261:20 amJFK - NRT

1 stop22h 55mChina Airlines

Sat 5/38:00 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop37h 40mChina Airlines

Deal found 4/15$1,154

Sun 4/2010:00 amJFK - HND

1 stop42h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 5/59:20 pmHND - JFK

1 stop22h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,159

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Thu 4/174:05 pmEWR - NRT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/183:50 pmNRT - EWR

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,171

Sun 4/2010:00 amJFK - HND

1 stop42h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 5/59:20 pmHND - JFK

1 stop22h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,159

Sun 4/206:30 amEWR - KIX

2 stops20h 55mAir Canada

Tue 4/226:05 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop35h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 4/16$1,252

Wed 4/2312:55 pmJFK - HND

1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines

Tue 5/131:30 amHND - JFK

1 stop34h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,136

Wed 4/239:00 amJFK - ITM

2 stops20h 55mAir Canada

Wed 4/302:00 pmITM - JFK

2 stops21h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 4/16$1,306

Fri 4/2511:50 amSWF - NRT

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/184:25 pmNRT - SWF

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,028

Sat 4/262:50 pmJFK - NRT

2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific

Sun 5/119:40 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/16$1,031

Tue 4/292:10 amJFK - NRT

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/79:30 pmNRT - JFK

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,129

Tue 4/291:30 pmJFK - ITM

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/22:05 pmITM - JFK

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15$1,216

Tue 4/297:00 amLGA - KIX

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/28:05 pmKIX - LGA

2 stops39h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15$1,242

Thu 5/11:55 amJFK - HND

1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/174:20 pmHND - JFK

1 stop33h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/16$1,065

Thu 5/12:50 pmJFK - HND

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/86:10 pmHND - JFK

1 stop28h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16$1,152

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Wed 9/10

1:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/18

9:00 am-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$984

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

1:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/2

6:20 pm-6:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,003

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Newark

Thu 5/1

6:55 am-6:40 am

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Wed 5/7

7:40 am-10:49 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,004

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JFKHND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

1:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/17

4:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,065

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Newark

Thu 9/25

9:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/8

6:40 pm-5:59 am

1 stop24h 19m

$1,068

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

1:25 am-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/8

1:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,092

NewarkTokyo

EWR - NRT

EWRNRT

Newark

Fri 5/2

9:45 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops33h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/17

9:05 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops35h 40m

$1,096

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

6:36 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 24m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/2

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,096

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

9:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/6

4:40 pm-9:47 am

2 stops30h 07m

$1,103

NewarkTokyo

EWR - NRT

EWRNRT

Newark

Tue 10/7

8:20 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/14

4:40 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,106

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from New York to Japan takes 22 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Japan from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Japan should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Japan are ANA, Japan Airlines and Air Canada.

ANA

From $728

Japan Airlines

From $699

Air Canada

From $815

United Airlines

From $720

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Japan are Delta, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Japan by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Japan by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Okinawa and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines to Japan to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,064 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

ANA

8.3

Very good

844 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

AIR PREMIA

8.2

Very good

56 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,176 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

FAQs about flying to Japan

Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Japan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Japan?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Japan.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?
Sapporo Chitose is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan. One-way flights to Sapporo Chitose typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $31.
How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?
A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $172, however they can be found for as little as $31.
Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Japan, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).
Does Fukuoka have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Fukuoka can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Fukuoka?
Yes. Fukuoka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sh2d Wifi1double Bed 1double Size Futon4ppl / Fukuoka Fukuoka is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

How long is the flight to Japan?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Japan. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Japan?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Japan?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on April 16, 2025.

The most popular places in Japan to fly to are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Okinawa and Fukuoka.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines to Japan to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Japan

Can I find cheaper flights to Japan if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Japan?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan?

How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?

Where does the fastest flight to Japan depart from?

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