Statistics on New York City-Tokyo 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 Tokyo (from:New York City)
The average price to go to Tokyo from New York City airport is $ 1579 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1392 (in february) and $ 1831 (in june),which is a saving of $ 188 or a surplus of $ 252 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1411 to $1467 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your New York City-Tokyo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65316 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1392,saving $ 188 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1579). Conversely,june will be the most expensive ($ 1831).
Flight New York City-Tokyo:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1212 | $ 1526 | fair price |
| February | $ 1119 | $ 1392 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1224 | $ 1507 | fair price |
| April | $ 1274 | $ 1552 | fair price |
| May | $ 1375 | $ 1628 | fair price |
| June | $ 1554 | $ 1831 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1465 | $ 1720 | fair price |
| August | $ 1510 | $ 1736 | fair price |
| September | $ 1151 | $ 1411 | good price |
| October | $ 1144 | $ 1408 | good price |
| November | $ 1148 | $ 1410 | good price |
| December | $ 1429 | $ 1819 | 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 Tokyo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Tokyo range from $790 to $2426. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $790 to $847),1% at the maximum price (from $2370 to $2426). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1411 to $1467 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Tokyo flight
There are 9 companies that serve New York City from Tokyo airport:ANA,Air Canada,American Airlines,United,Japan Airlines,Spirit Airlines,Turkish Airlines,Cathay Pacific and Asiana Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 65316 flights analyzed in previous years,ANA was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (42% of the time) on the New York City->Tokyo route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Tokyo flight,you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 494 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,New York City-Tokyo flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date,you can save an average of $58. On the other hand,departing on a friday may cost you an additional $64.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Tokyo 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 $56. Conversely,departing from Tokyo on a saturday may cost you an additional $69.
Top prices New York City-Tokyo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City →Tokyo | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 947 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 03-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 878 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 04-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 842 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 12-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 956 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 15-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 848 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 20-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 972 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 15-07 to 22-07-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 17-07 to 22-07-2025 | $ 901 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 08-08 to 17-08-2025 | $ 931 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City →Tokyo | 18-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 972 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Tokyo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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-Tokyo flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Tokyo,it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1481 $,which is a saving of 98 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance,you will pay the full price (270 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Tokyo 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:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1476),1 to 2 months ($ 1391),2 to 3 months ($ 1145),4 to 5 months ($ 1151),5 to 6 months ($ 1232),6 to 7 months ($ 1447) |
| February | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:974 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1301),1 to 2 months ($ 1327),2 to 3 months ($ 1250),4 to 5 months ($ 982),5 to 6 months ($ 995),6 to 7 months ($ 1004),7 to 8 months ($ 1387) |
| March | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:1086 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1475),2 to 3 months ($ 1413),3 to 4 months ($ 1378),5 to 6 months ($ 1183),6 to 7 months ($ 1232),7 to 8 months ($ 1327),8 to 9 months ($ 1468) |
| April | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:1173 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1542),4 to 5 months ($ 1506),6 to 7 months ($ 1282),7 to 8 months ($ 1309),8 to 9 months ($ 1397),9 to 10 months ($ 1444) |
| May | Best time:8 to 9 months before departure (average price:1415 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1607),5 to 6 months ($ 1541),6 to 7 months ($ 1432),7 to 8 months ($ 1437),9 to 10 months ($ 1422),10 to 11 months ($ 1502) |
| June | Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:1613 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1800),6 to 7 months ($ 1659),8 to 9 months ($ 1673),9 to 10 months ($ 1649),10 to 11 months ($ 1684) |
| July | Best time:9 to 10 months before departure (average price:1536 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1670),3 to 4 months ($ 1650),7 to 8 months ($ 1575),8 to 9 months ($ 1556),10 to 11 months ($ 1658) |
| August | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1463 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1567),2 to 3 months ($ 1628),4 to 5 months ($ 1700),8 to 9 months ($ 1695),9 to 10 months ($ 1632),10 to 11 months ($ 1677) |
| September | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:934 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 972),2 to 3 months ($ 1175),3 to 4 months ($ 1366),10 to 11 months ($ 1382) |
| October | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:926 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1061),1 to 2 months ($ 956),3 to 4 months ($ 1162),4 to 5 months ($ 1316) |
| November | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:933 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1173),1 to 2 months ($ 998),3 to 4 months ($ 949),4 to 5 months ($ 1167),5 to 6 months ($ 1291) |
| December | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1518),2 to 3 months ($ 1332),4 to 5 months ($ 1491),5 to 6 months ($ 1699),9 to 10 months ($ 1792) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,saturday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Tokyo are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a saturday,you will save $16. Conversely,by buying it on a tuesday,you may end up paying $8 more.
New York City to Tokyo: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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1749 $944 to $2148 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1528 $842 to $2199 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1629 $901 to $2396 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1600 $931 to $2588 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1357 $972 to $1986 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1360 $1002 to $1543 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1329 $990 to $1502 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1600 $1041 to $2256 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1452 $980 to $2195 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1411 $913 to $1547 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1420 $1050 to $2505 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 1541 $1063 to $2399 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,june,july,august,september,october,november,december,january and march are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!