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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ANA
• Japan Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,438 return via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared with $1,927 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 9% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,728 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,057, a difference of $329. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 38 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station, and Akihabara Electric Town. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 00:35 and lands at 15:03
• Latest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 04:43.

The flight takes about 14h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of $1,843. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 14h 28m, covering 17,469 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $811, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

XiamenAir is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ANA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights are:

• XiamenAir: 91% on time
• ANA: 90% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 34m, compared to 16h 42m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 16h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Japan Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around $24:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around $19:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo range from $1,505 to $2,298, with an average of $1,843 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,505 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo flights:

• • Japan Airlines
• • American Airlines