Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JFK to NRT flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and NRT:
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Right now, $431 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,282. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to NRT, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NRT if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tokyo in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to NRT in February. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. Around 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without dropping by Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.