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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 15:08
• Latest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 04:38.

The flight takes about 14h 33m.

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

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 14h 33m, 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.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo range from $1,557 to $2,420, with an average of $1,923 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,557 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $1,923 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,250 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with $2,018 for direct.

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

• ANA: 91% on time
• Japan Airlines: 88% on time
• American Airlines: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

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

• Japan Airlines
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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 $845, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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 $85:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around $69:

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

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Tokyo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,830 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,165, a difference of $335.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Japan Airlines
• ANA
• American Airlines
• XiamenAir

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 40m, compared to 16h 52m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 17h 29m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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.

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

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