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 $17, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?

A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $162, however they can be found for as little as $79.

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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Average price	$1,417
Round-trip from	$1,148
One-way from	$478
Good round-trip deal	$1,345 or less
Good one-way deal	$573 or less

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Thu 6/1212:05 pmEWR - KIX

2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/167:55 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/6$1,115

Fri 9/261:55 amJFK - NRT

2 stops26h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 10/209:40 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/6$1,139

Sun 9/217:29 amJFK - NRT

1 stop19h 31mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 10/16:25 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop38h 02mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 5/6$1,140

Fri 9/261:25 amJFK - NRT

1 stop29h 15mEVA Air

Mon 10/208:40 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop38h 25mEVA Air

Deal found 5/6$1,141

Mon 10/2710:05 amJFK - HND

2 stops41h 35mAir Canada

Wed 11/126:50 pmHND - JFK

1 stop17h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 5/7$1,148

Fri 10/312:50 pmJFK - HND

1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 11/154:00 pmHND - JFK

1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/6$1,149

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Thu 6/1212:05 pmEWR - KIX

2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/167:55 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/6$1,115

Sun 5/112:50 pmJFK - NRT

2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/243:45 pmNRT - JFK

2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/7$1,148

Sat 5/1010:00 pmJFK - NRT

3 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/259:05 pmNRT - JFK

3 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/7$1,154

Mon 7/281:30 amJFK - NRT

1 stop27h 55mAsiana Airlines

Wed 8/61:20 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop34h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 5/6$1,160

Tue 8/57:00 amJFK - NRT

1 stop20h 00mAlaska Airlines

Thu 9/46:25 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop25h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,183

Mon 7/288:15 amEWR - KIX

1 stop19h 10mAir Canada

Wed 9/246:05 pmKIX - EWR

2 stops26h 32mAir Canada

Deal found 5/6$1,197

Wed 6/47:49 amLGA - NRT

2 stops19h 36mWestJet

Mon 6/236:30 pmNRT - LGA

2 stops28h 01mWestJet

Deal found 5/6$1,219

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Wed 5/78:08 pmJFK - NRT

2 stops58h 32mEVA Air

Wed 6/42:25 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop20h 40mEVA Air

Deal found 5/7$1,190

Wed 5/76:59 pmJFK - KIX

2 stops28h 51mChina Airlines

Tue 7/81:10 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop20h 30mChina Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,294

Wed 5/71:25 amJFK - KIX

1 stop21h 45mEVA Air

Thu 5/226:30 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop40h 35mEVA Air

Deal found 5/7$1,421

Fri 5/92:50 pmJFK - NRT

2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific

Fri 5/233:45 pmNRT - JFK

2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/7$1,148

Fri 5/97:30 amEWR - KIX

2 stops45h 35mChina Airlines

Fri 5/231:10 pmKIX - EWR

2 stops40h 19mChina Airlines

Deal found 5/6$1,354

Sat 5/1010:00 pmJFK - NRT

3 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/259:05 pmNRT - JFK

3 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/7$1,154

Sun 5/113:29 pmEWR - KIX

2 stops29h 41mEVA Air

Tue 5/136:30 pmKIX - EWR

2 stops34h 59mEVA Air

Deal found 5/7$1,303

Mon 5/1210:00 amJFK - HND

1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 6/114:20 pmHND - JFK

1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/7$1,182

Mon 5/122:50 pmJFK - KIX

1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 6/75:45 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/6$1,211

Mon 5/126:59 pmJFK - KIX

2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/76:30 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/6$1,281

Mon 5/121:30 pmJFK - ITM

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/228:30 amITM - JFK

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,355

Mon 5/129:00 amEWR - KIX

2 stops21h 30mAir Canada

Mon 6/166:05 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop18h 51mAir Canada

Deal found 5/6$1,395

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Newark

Thu 6/12

12:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 6/16

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,115

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JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

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Sun 5/11

2:50 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/24

3:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,148

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

11:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 5/25

4:25 pm-7:15 am

2 stops27h 50m

$1,150

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

10:00 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops33h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 5/25

9:05 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops35h 55m

$1,154

NewarkOsaka

EWR - KIX

EWRKIX

Newark

Tue 9/23

11:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop40h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 9/30

6:05 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$1,156

New YorkTokyo

LGA - NRT

LGANRT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/11

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 6/16

10:30 am-10:47 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$1,159

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/28

1:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/12

7:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$1,160

New YorkTokyo

JFK - HND

JFKHND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/29

1:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 8/26

1:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,160

NewarkTokyo

EWR - NRT

EWRNRT

Newark

Wed 6/25

10:55 am-8:05 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 7/2

9:05 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops35h 40m

$1,176

New YorkOsaka

LGA - KIX

LGAKIX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/30

8:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 9/14

6:05 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$1,182

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from New York to Japan takes 24 hours 23 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 $722

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

1,190 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,190 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,190 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,069 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,190 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,471 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,190 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

732 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,190 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

ANA

8.3

Very good

855 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,190 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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 $17, while round-trip flights cost around $36.
How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?
A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $162, however they can be found for as little as $79.
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 May 7, 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 May 7, 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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