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Trans-Pacific · 6732 miles
New York to Tokyo Flights — JFK to NRT Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from New York to Tokyo? Compare departures from JFK / EWR to Narita (NRT) / Haneda (HND). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US East Coast to Japan trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the New York to Tokyo route.
JFK — New York
JFK / EWR
JFK: AirTrain + subway to Manhattan.
NRT — Tokyo
Narita (NRT) / Haneda (HND)
Narita Express to Shinjuku in 80 min. Haneda closer to city.
Airlines flying New York to Tokyo
ANA, Japan Airlines, and Delta operate nonstop trans-Pacific flights between New York JFK and Tokyo.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from New York to Tokyo take approximately ~13h 30m. The distance is 6732 miles. Around 5+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~13h 30m
- Time difference: +13h
- Daily flights: 5+
Money-saving tips for New York to Tokyo travel
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Book in advance
ANA and JAL offer excellent service. Book 8–12 weeks ahead.
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Compare airlines
Haneda (HND) is closer to central Tokyo — check availability.
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Flexible dates
Avoid Cherry Blossom season for lower fares.
Tokyo — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from New York.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across JFK and NRT in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long JFK to NRT?
~13h 30m nonstop. Distance ~6732 miles.
Airlines JFK–NRT?
ANA, Japan Airlines, Delta nonstop.
Cheapest month JFK–NRT?
February and November.
US visa for Japan?
No visa required for US citizens up to 90 days.
Best time to book?
8–12 weeks in advance.