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 $34.

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 $55.

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	$1,584
Round-trip from	$1,122
One-way from	$457
Good round-trip deal	$1,027 or less
Good one-way deal	$573 or less

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Wed 9/38:15 amEWR - KIX

1 stop19h 10mAir Canada

Tue 9/306:05 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop18h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$986

Tue 8/269:08 amEWR - KIX

1 stop20h 37mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/167:35 amKIX - EWR

2 stops46h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$999

Wed 8/271:25 amJFK - UKB

1 stop19h 35mEVA Air

Mon 9/1511:00 amUKB - JFK

1 stop24h 05mEVA Air

Deal found 6/1$1,105

Wed 7/1610:30 amJFK - UKB

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/231:00 pmUKB - JFK

2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,114

Wed 10/223:55 pmJFK - NRT

2 stops34h 30mAir Canada

Thu 10/306:00 pmNRT - JFK

2 stops17h 38mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,122

Thu 8/281:55 amJFK - HND

1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 9/610:05 amHND - JFK

1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1$1,122

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Wed 9/38:15 amEWR - KIX

1 stop19h 10mAir Canada

Tue 9/306:05 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop18h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$986

Tue 8/269:08 amEWR - KIX

1 stop20h 37mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/167:35 amKIX - EWR

2 stops46h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$999

Wed 8/271:25 amJFK - UKB

1 stop19h 35mEVA Air

Mon 9/1511:00 amUKB - JFK

1 stop24h 05mEVA Air

Deal found 6/1$1,105

Thu 8/281:55 amJFK - HND

1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 9/610:05 amHND - JFK

1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1$1,122

Tue 8/59:05 amJFK - HND

1 stop21h 20mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/99:20 pmHND - JFK

1 stop22h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,131

Sat 6/2110:00 pmJFK - NRT

1 stop33h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 7/49:05 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/1$1,132

Sat 8/231:30 amJFK - NRT

1 stop27h 55mAsiana Airlines

Wed 9/39:00 amNRT - JFK

1 stop38h 55mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,133

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Mon 6/26:55 amJFK - HND

1 stop19h 55mAir Canada

Wed 6/116:10 pmHND - JFK

2 stops40h 38mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,160

Mon 6/23:35 pmJFK - HND

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/106:10 pmHND - JFK

2 stops40h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,196

Mon 6/28:17 pmEWR - KIX

2 stops31h 08mAir Canada

Tue 6/176:05 pmKIX - EWR

1 stop35h 54mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,085

Mon 6/25:55 amEWR - ITM

3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/1711:30 amITM - EWR

3 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,192

Mon 6/25:55 amEWR - KIX

3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/176:05 pmKIX - EWR

3 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,267

Mon 6/21:30 pmJFK - KIX

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/173:30 pmKIX - JFK

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,272

Tue 6/39:00 amJFK - NRT

1 stop17h 25mAir Canada

Fri 6/205:35 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop41h 12mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,134

Tue 6/310:30 amLGA - HND

1 stop16h 20mAir Canada

Fri 6/206:10 pmHND - LGA

1 stop41h 23mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,158

Tue 6/31:55 amJFK - NRT

1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/175:15 pmNRT - JFK

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1$1,211

Tue 6/39:00 amEWR - HND

1 stop17h 50mAir Canada

Thu 6/196:10 pmHND - EWR

1 stop26h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,302

Wed 6/47:05 amLGA - NRT

1 stop19h 20mAir Canada

Fri 6/65:35 pmNRT - LGA

1 stop16h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 6/2$1,148

Wed 6/41:55 amJFK - HND

1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1210:05 amHND - JFK

1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1$1,206

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NewarkOsaka

EWR - KIX

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Wed 9/3

8:15 am-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 9/30

6:05 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$986

NewarkOsaka

EWR - KIX

EWRKIX

Newark

Tue 8/26

9:08 am-6:45 pm

1 stop20h 37m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 9/16

7:35 am-4:59 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$999

New YorkKobe

JFK - UKB

JFKUKB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

1:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop19h 35m

Kobe

Mon 9/15

11:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,105

New YorkKobe

JFK - UKB

JFKUKB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/16

10:30 am-9:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Kobe

Wed 7/23

1:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$1,114

New YorkTokyo

JFK - HND

JFKHND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

1:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/6

10:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,122

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

3:55 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/30

6:00 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$1,122

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

1:25 am-7:40 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 9/30

2:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,124

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/22

1:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop26h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 12/7

9:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$1,129

New YorkTokyo

JFK - NRT

JFKNRT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

1:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop21h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 11/3

7:40 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$1,131

New YorkTokyo

JFK - HND

JFKHND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

9:05 am-7:25 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 10/30

9:20 pm-7:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,131

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Japan

How long is the flight to Japan?

On average, a flight from New York to Japan takes 22 hours 13 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 Friday evenings, 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.

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

1,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,198 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,083 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,481 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

735 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

ANA

8.3

Very good

876 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 $34.
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 $55.
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 June 2, 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 June 2, 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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