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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 17, 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
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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 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.
Fri 9/41:55 am
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop24h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/146:30 pm
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop35h 54m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12$1,114
This Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:55 pm
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop26h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/299:25 am
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12$1,123
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.
Sat 8/223:45 pm
JFK
-
KIX
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/46:40 pm
KIX
-
JFK
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,125

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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 17, 2026.

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$534

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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 17, 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

1:55 am-2:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 10/4

4:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,242

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/25

4:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/9

10:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$1,272

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 - HND

JFKHND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

11:20 am-12:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 8/21

1:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,288

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/13

1:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 10/31

12:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,299

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

1:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 9/16

1:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,299

NewarkTokyo

EWR - HND

EWRHND

Newark

Wed 8/19

6:17 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 38m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/31

10:05 am-7:36 pm

2 stops46h 31m

$1,363

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/27

10:05 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 8/10

6:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,366

NewarkTokyo

EWR - HND

EWRHND

Newark

Sun 8/30

5:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/30

11:05 am-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,374

New YorkKobe

JFK - UKB

JFKUKB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

1:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Kobe

Mon 9/14

11:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,397

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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 25 hours 25 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 17, 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 17, 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
1,823 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,823 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,823 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,823 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
9,729 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,823 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,823 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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
11,047 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,823 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

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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