Travelling from New York to Tokyo: what you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Tokyo begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's major gateways.
14 hours 14 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from New York to Tokyo. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route for flights from New York to Tokyo is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 10 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to NRT is the 11:20 United Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 12:20 with United Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to Tokyo, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from United States and want to travel to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from New York to Tokyo.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Direct flights from New York to Tokyo can be booked from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). EWR offers nonstop journeys to two Tokyo terminals, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT).
You can travel on a direct flight from New York to Tokyo with United Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from EWR.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from New York to Tokyo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Newark Liberty International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can take a direct flight from New York to Tokyo jetting out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Start your trip at JFK and hop off the plane at Haneda Airport (HND).
When setting off from JFK, you can pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from New York to Tokyo. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Break up your flight from New York to Tokyo with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Tokyo include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to Tokyo? Check in to a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from New York to Tokyo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. Following your flight from New York to Tokyo, allow for a drive time of approximately 58 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You'll find some comfortable stays where you can rest ahead of your adventure near NRT. Tuck yourself in after your flight from New York to Tokyo at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tokyo
ج.م. 18,360 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Tokyo. Return flights start at ج.م. 36,984. These prices can change based on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from New York to Tokyo by booking at least 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from New York to Tokyo is September. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from New York to Tokyo. June is the busiest month to travel to Tokyo. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from New York to Tokyo for August if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from New York to Tokyo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Complete your Tokyo trip with a car rental
Discover our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from New York to Tokyo. Whether you want a compact ride, roomy sedan or something more luxurious, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.