Travelling from New York to Haneda Airport (HND): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Haneda Airport (HND) begins with finding the most convenient airport to begin your travels from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct New York to Haneda Airport flight.
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. Haneda Airport is located in Tokyo, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with ANA at 2:05pm. Opt for the first JFK to HND departure operated by JAL at 12:35am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to HND.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Haneda Airport (HND) depart from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from New York to Haneda Airport leaving from JFK. Book your journey with one of these:
Most passengers prefer to fly with JAL from JFK to HND.
ANA is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 90.91% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to HND. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Haneda Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Haneda Airport (HND) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether departing from EWR makes the most sense for you.
United Airlines has direct flights from New York to HND leaving from EWR. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
On the EWR to HND route, United Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
With 69.49% of its services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Haneda Airport.
Break up your flight from New York to Haneda Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and HND are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to HND flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Searching for a plane ticket from New York to Haneda Airport (HND) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When jetting off from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to HND:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Haneda Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Haneda Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HND:
Pick up a Haneda Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your New York to Haneda Airport flight.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Haneda Airport (HND)
R 5,194 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Haneda Airport. Return flights start from R 13,309. These fares can change based on availability.
To snag cheap flights from New York to HND, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York to Haneda Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Haneda Airport (HND)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Tokyo. June is when most people book flights from New York to Haneda Airport (HND), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your New York to HND plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Haneda Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from New York to Haneda Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are top attractions which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, Shizuoka is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.
