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Flights to Japan in 2026

Cheapest flights to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Japan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 16, 2026.

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Wed 10/1410:00 am
JFK
-
KIX
2 stops39h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/299:25 am
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12$1,108
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Sun 10/112:55 pm
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop26h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 11/14:15 pm
KIX
-
JFK
2 stops33h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12$1,109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1410:20 pm
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/285:50 pm
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,110
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:00 am
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 10/314:55 pm
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop33h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:20 pm
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/176:40 pm
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:20 pm
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/146:40 pm
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,117

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Find the latest flights to Japan in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

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$480

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Locate flights to Japan that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Japan that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

10:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 9/18

9:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,173

New YorkTokyo

JFK - HND

JFKHND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/7

11:20 am-12:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 8/25

1:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,214

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

10:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 11/2

4:15 pm-5:45 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,214

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

1:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 12/7

7:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,259

NewarkTokyo

EWR - NRT

EWRNRT

Newark

Thu 6/4

9:45 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops32h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 6/25

8:40 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops36h 05m

$1,260

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

10:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 10/26

3:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,266

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

1:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/20

9:25 am-8:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,270

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

1:20 am-8:40 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 6/26

10:25 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,285

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/3

11:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop36h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 7/13

5:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,287

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/27

1:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 10/30

7:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$1,296

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Best time to book a flight to Japan

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

When is the best time to book a flight to Japan?

The best time to book flights to Japan is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from New York to Japan takes 27 hours 8 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.

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 American Airlines.

ANA
ANA
From $229
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $244
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
From $455
ZIPAIR
ZIPAIR
From $258

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Japan are Ethiopian Air, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Japan by month

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

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Japan in the last few years. This data was updated on May 16, 2026.
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 May 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Japan, such as Japan Airlines,ANA, andUnited Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,210 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,723 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,042 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

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, Spirit Airlines 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 $25, while round-trip flights cost around $35.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?

    A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $124, however they can be found for as little as $46.

  • 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. Chikuzeninari Hanasen is the closest property to Fukuoka (0.0 mi away from Fukuoka).

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