Statistics on New York City-Japan flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Japan from New York City
The average price to go to Japan from New York City is $ 1442 (round trip). It varies from $ 1301 (Osaka) to $ 1570 (Sendai (Honshu)) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of New York City-Japan flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai (Honshu), Sapporo (Hokkaido) and Fukuoka.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | $ 1534 | february (the cheapest), september | 2 to 3 months | Flight price New York City-Tokyo |
| Osaka | $ 1301 | february (the cheapest), march, september, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price New York City-Osaka |
| Sendai (Honshu) | $ 1570 | march, november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price New York City-Sendai (Honshu) |
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) | $ 1344 | january, february, march, april (the cheapest), may, september, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) |
| Fukuoka | $ 1457 | february, march, september (the cheapest), october, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price New York City-Fukuoka |
Round-trip airfare price New York City-Japan month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1226 to $ 1471 | fair price |
| February | $ 1118 to $ 1327 | good price |
| March | $ 1172 to $ 1443 | fair price |
| April | $ 1135 to $ 1496 | fair price |
| May | $ 1223 to $ 1568 | fair price |
| June | $ 1483 to $ 1769 | high price |
| July | $ 1498 to $ 1715 | high price |
| August | $ 1525 to $ 1831 | high price |
| September | $ 1120 to $ 1371 | good price |
| October | $ 1121 to $ 1407 | fair price |
| November | $ 1183 to $ 1429 | fair price |
| December | $ 1603 to $ 1839 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65376 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Japan from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Japan from New York City
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Tokyo in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Tokyo is $ 1534. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Tokyo flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Tokyo in Japan in february to get the best price ($ 1327, saving $ 207 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1534). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1792, which is $ 258 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Tokyo and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Osaka in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Osaka is $ 1301. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Osaka flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Osaka in Japan in february to get the best price ($ 1118, saving $ 184 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1301). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1603, which is $ 303 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Osaka and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Sendai (Honshu) in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Sendai (Honshu) is $ 1570. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Sendai (Honshu) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Sendai (Honshu) in Japan in march to get the best price ($ 1369, saving $ 201 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1570). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1831, which is $ 262 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Sendai (Honshu) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Sapporo (Hokkaido) is $ 1344. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan in april to get the best price ($ 1135, saving $ 210 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1344). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1839, which is $ 495 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Fukuoka in Japan
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Fukuoka is $ 1457. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Fukuoka flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Fukuoka in Japan in september to get the best price ($ 1179, saving $ 279 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1457). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1802, which is $ 345 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Fukuoka and other statistics
Top prices New York City-Japan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Osaka | 23-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 953 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Osaka | 14-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 985 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 01-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 931 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 12-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 07-10 to 16-10-2025 | $ 953 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 15-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 953 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 21-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 09-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 962 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 16-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 953 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Tokyo | 10-02 to 15-02-2026 | $ 967 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Japan (from New York City)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Tokyo
The price of tickets to Tokyo fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Tokyo, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Tokyo page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Tokyo in Japan 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1428 , which is $ 107 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 260 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Tokyo flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Osaka
The price of tickets to Osaka fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Osaka, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Osaka page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Osaka in Japan 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1144 , which is $ 158 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 186 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Osaka flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Sendai (Honshu)
The price of tickets to Sendai (Honshu) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Sendai (Honshu), you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Sendai (Honshu) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Sendai (Honshu) in Japan 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1359 , which is $ 211 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 132 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Sendai (Honshu) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Sapporo (Hokkaido)
The price of tickets to Sapporo (Hokkaido) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Sapporo (Hokkaido), you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Sapporo (Hokkaido) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1173 , which is $ 172 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 186 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Sapporo (Hokkaido) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Fukuoka
The price of tickets to Fukuoka fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Fukuoka, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Fukuoka page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Fukuoka in Japan 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1294 , which is $ 163 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 163 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Fukuoka flight ticket and other statistics