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 $37.

How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?

A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $154, however they can be found for as little as $74.

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	$1,298
Round-trip from	$1,144
One-way from	$423
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Good one-way deal	$581 or less

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Tue 5/63:29 pmEWR - KIX

2 stops52h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/157:55 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,003

Mon 4/281:55 amJFK - KIX

2 stops24h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 5/64:20 pmKIX - JFK

2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/27$1,091

Tue 11/1812:10 amJFK - KIX

1 stop23h 10mChina Airlines

Thu 12/412:45 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop20h 35mChina Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,093

Wed 7/2312:55 pmJFK - KIX

1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines

Tue 7/295:00 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,094

Mon 12/19:45 amJFK - ITM

2 stops20h 35mAir Canada

Mon 12/153:00 pmITM - JFK

2 stops21h 38mAir Canada

Deal found 4/27$1,107

Mon 10/2710:00 amJFK - KIX

1 stop43h 45mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/118:45 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop24h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,109

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Tue 5/63:29 pmEWR - KIX

2 stops52h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/157:55 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,003

Wed 7/2312:55 pmJFK - KIX

1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines

Tue 7/295:00 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,094

Thu 5/11:55 amJFK - KIX

2 stops24h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/176:35 pmKIX - JFK

1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/28$1,095

Mon 5/510:00 pmJFK - NRT

3 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 5/169:05 pmNRT - JFK

3 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/28$1,147

Sun 7/1310:25 amEWR - NRT

1 stop16h 00mAir Canada

Wed 9/105:25 pmNRT - EWR

1 stop18h 56mAir Canada

Deal found 4/27$1,166

Wed 5/74:30 pmJFK - NRT

2 stops38h 10mEVA Air

Wed 6/42:25 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop20h 40mEVA Air

Deal found 4/27$1,168

Thu 5/19:05 amJFK - HND

1 stop21h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 5/68:15 pmHND - JFK

1 stop23h 40mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,191

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Mon 4/282:50 pmJFK - HND

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/56:10 pmHND - JFK

2 stops40h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,152

Mon 4/281:25 amJFK - NRT

1 stop23h 00mEVA Air

Thu 5/298:40 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop38h 25mEVA Air

Deal found 4/26$1,153

Mon 4/281:55 amJFK - KIX

2 stops24h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 5/64:20 pmKIX - JFK

2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/27$1,091

Tue 4/2912:55 pmJFK - NRT

1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines

Wed 6/187:45 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop28h 10mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,146

Tue 4/299:00 amJFK - NRT

1 stop17h 25mAir Canada

Tue 5/135:35 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop17h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 4/27$1,148

Tue 4/292:07 pmEWR - NRT

1 stop35h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/39:30 pmNRT - EWR

1 stop29h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,166

Tue 4/296:55 pmLGA - KIX

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/64:00 pmKIX - LGA

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,227

Tue 4/299:00 amEWR - KIX

2 stops36h 10mEVA Air

Tue 5/66:30 pmKIX - EWR

2 stops34h 59mEVA Air

Deal found 4/27$1,319

Tue 4/296:55 pmLGA - KIX

2 stops32h 30mAir Canada

Tue 5/66:05 pmKIX - LGA

2 stops33h 43mAir Canada

Deal found 4/27$1,379

Wed 4/3010:00 amJFK - KIX

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/207:40 amKIX - JFK

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,111

Wed 4/301:30 pmJFK - UKB

1 stop19h 15mANA

Fri 5/29:15 pmUKB - JFK

1 stop26h 45mANA

Deal found 4/26$1,403

Wed 4/301:25 pmJFK - ITM

1 stop16h 40mJapan Airlines

Fri 5/27:05 amITM - JFK

1 stop17h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/26$1,409

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Sun 10/5

2:50 pm-6:40 am

1 stop26h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 11/9

4:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,092

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JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/23

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 7/29

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,094

NewarkOsaka

EWR - KIX

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Newark

Thu 5/29

7:29 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops51h 41m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/19

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$1,098

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/16

1:20 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 pm-6:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,108

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

1:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 10/6

7:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,110

New YorkOsaka

JFK - KIX

JFKKIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/26

1:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 10/29

12:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,136

NewarkOsaka

EWR - KIX

EWRKIX

Newark

Tue 10/7

6:10 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 10/21

6:05 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$1,140

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

6:36 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/22

8:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,144

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

1:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/29

8:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$1,145

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

6:36 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 24m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/27

6:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,146

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How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from New York to Japan takes 22 hours 46 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 American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.

American Airlines

From $255

Delta

From $258

United Airlines

From $280

Southwest

From $274

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Japan?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Japan are American Airlines, Delta and Southwest.

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

1,184 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

1,184 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 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

1,063 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 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

1,459 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 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

729 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 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

1,184 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 $37.
How much is a round-trip flight to Japan?
A round-trip flight to Japan will typically cost around $154, however they can be found for as little as $74.
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 29, 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 29, 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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