New York → Tokyo

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Departure airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl, New York, United States
Arrival airport
NRT
Tokyo Narita, Tokyo, Japan
Route type
International
United States → Japan

Arriving in Tokyo

Narita is roughly 60 km east of central Tokyo, with express trains reaching the city in 40–60 minutes. Haneda is around 20 km from the centre and connected by monorail and rail in about 30 minutes.

Airlines serving Tokyo include KLM, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines. Not every airline flies from New York; search the route to see who currently does.

  • Cherry blossom season (late March to April) and Golden Week are peak; late autumn and winter are cheaper.
  • Compare Narita and Haneda arrivals, factoring in the very different transfer times into the city.
  • One-stop itineraries via Gulf or East Asian hubs are often considerably cheaper than nonstops from Europe.

Departing from New York

JFK is in southern Queens, roughly 25 km from Midtown, reached by AirTrain plus subway or rail in about an hour, or by taxi in 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Newark is a similar distance from Manhattan and often cheaper to fly into from Europe.

New York to Tokyo: common questions

How do I find cheap flights from New York to Tokyo?
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Which airports serve this route?
This route departs from John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) in New York, United States and arrives at Tokyo Narita (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan.
Is New York to Tokyo a domestic or international flight?
It is an international flight from United States to Japan. Check passport validity and entry or visa requirements for Japan before you book.
Can I get notified when JFK–NRT fares drop?
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