Statistics on New York City-Osaka flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Osaka (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Osaka from New York City airport is $ 1296 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1113 (in february) and $ 1597 (in december), which is a saving of $ 183 or a surplus of $ 302 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1080 to $1134 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Osaka before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Osaka plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60048 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Osaka 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.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1113, saving $ 183 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1296). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1597).

Flight New York City-Osaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1000 $ 1221 fair price
February$ 998 $ 1113 very good price
March$ 1014 $ 1184 good price
April$ 1034 $ 1230 fair price
May$ 1071 $ 1283 fair price
June$ 1255 $ 1477 fair price
July$ 1256 $ 1492 high price
August$ 1244 $ 1519 high price
September$ 968 $ 1115 good price
October$ 973 $ 1116 good price
November$ 1019 $ 1187 good price
December$ 1218 $ 1597 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Osaka

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Osaka range from $702 to $1943. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1889 to $1943). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1080 to $1134 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Osaka flight

There are 19 companies that serve New York City from Osaka airport: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, United, Japan Airlines, ANA, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, jetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Philippine Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60048 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the New York City->Osaka route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Osaka flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $49.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Osaka to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from Osaka on a saturday may cost you an additional $64.

Top prices New York City-Osaka

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Osaka23-04 to 29-04-2025$ 949 
New York City → Osaka08-05 to 15-05-2025$ 906 
New York City → Osaka12-05 to 17-05-2025$ 935 
New York City → Osaka14-05 to 19-05-2025$ 980 
New York City → Osaka06-09 to 20-09-2025$ 1006 
New York City → Osaka09-09 to 19-09-2025$ 956 
New York City → Osaka12-09 to 21-09-2025$ 1001 
New York City → Osaka25-09 to 29-09-2025$ 1005 
New York City → Osaka12-11 to 24-11-2025$ 1003 
New York City → Osaka14-11 to 26-11-2025$ 1000 

When to book your flight New York City - Osaka to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Osaka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Osaka, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1139 $, which is a saving of 157 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (184 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Osaka flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1095 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1097), 8 to 9 months ($ 1177), 9 to 10 months ($ 1174)
February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1019 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1050), 4 to 5 months ($ 1043), 5 to 6 months ($ 1025), 7 to 8 months ($ 1098), 9 to 10 months ($ 1111), 10 to 11 months ($ 1097)
March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1031 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1131), 3 to 4 months ($ 1104), 4 to 5 months ($ 1081), 6 to 7 months ($ 1137), 7 to 8 months ($ 1168), 8 to 9 months ($ 1114), 9 to 10 months ($ 1141), 10 to 11 months ($ 1056), 11 to 12 months ($ 1116)
April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1044 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1153), 5 to 6 months ($ 1077), 6 to 7 months ($ 1160), 7 to 8 months ($ 1079), 8 to 9 months ($ 1099), 9 to 10 months ($ 1127), 10 to 11 months ($ 1120)
May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1010 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1172), 4 to 5 months ($ 1155), 6 to 7 months ($ 1135), 7 to 8 months ($ 1241), 8 to 9 months ($ 1167), 9 to 10 months ($ 1154), 10 to 11 months ($ 1151), 11 to 12 months ($ 1252)
June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1258 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1371), 4 to 5 months ($ 1290), 6 to 7 months ($ 1333), 8 to 9 months ($ 1300), 9 to 10 months ($ 1361), 10 to 11 months ($ 1325)
July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1232 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1411), 4 to 5 months ($ 1301), 6 to 7 months ($ 1286), 7 to 8 months ($ 1295), 8 to 9 months ($ 1316), 9 to 10 months ($ 1360), 10 to 11 months ($ 1326)
August

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1260 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1462), 3 to 4 months ($ 1516), 4 to 5 months ($ 1364), 5 to 6 months ($ 1359), 6 to 7 months ($ 1472), 7 to 8 months ($ 1358), 8 to 9 months ($ 1273), 10 to 11 months ($ 1356)
September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1010 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1110), 2 to 3 months ($ 1112), 3 to 4 months ($ 1078), 4 to 5 months ($ 1104), 5 to 6 months ($ 1059), 6 to 7 months ($ 1075), 7 to 8 months ($ 1099), 8 to 9 months ($ 1094), 10 to 11 months ($ 1104)
October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1023 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1108), 2 to 3 months ($ 1058), 3 to 4 months ($ 1056), 4 to 5 months ($ 1036), 5 to 6 months ($ 1092), 6 to 7 months ($ 1105), 8 to 9 months ($ 1095), 9 to 10 months ($ 1075), 11 to 12 months ($ 1092)
November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1070 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1101), 4 to 5 months ($ 1099), 5 to 6 months ($ 1086), 6 to 7 months ($ 1149), 7 to 8 months ($ 1119), 8 to 9 months ($ 1162), 9 to 10 months ($ 1122)
December

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1344 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1574), 3 to 4 months ($ 1509), 4 to 5 months ($ 1544), 5 to 6 months ($ 1509), 6 to 7 months ($ 1590), 7 to 8 months ($ 1453), 8 to 9 months ($ 1461), 9 to 10 months ($ 1521)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Osaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $38. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $42 more.

New York City to Osaka: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1326
$949 to $2034		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1161
$906 to $1672		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1377
$1069 to $1818		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1186
$1043 to $1751		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1392
$1125 to $1782		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1051
$932 to $1339		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1080
$988 to $1194		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1078
$1000 to $1121		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1459
$1131 to $1827		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1272
$1197 to $1347		Find a flight
February 2026$ 2484
$1148 to $3819		Find a flight
March 2026$ 1189
$1147 to $1259		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Osaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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