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The cheapest months to fly to Japan from United States

Based on the lowest return fares we've seen from United States to Japan over the past year. Fly in the cheaper months and you'll usually pay well under peak season. Prices are per person, return, all-in.

Cheapest month

August

from $447 return

Most expensive

February

$1161 return

Save up to

$714

Aug vs Feb

Lowest fare by month

Cheapest return fare seen for each departure month, United States to Tokyo.

$560
Jan
$1161
Feb
$958
May
$569
Jul
$447
Aug
$464
Sep
$580
Oct
$514
Nov
$737
Dec

Book these months

August ($447), September ($464), November ($514) are the cheapest we've seen. Shoulder-season dates mean softer fares and thinner crowds.

Pricier, plan around it

February peaks at $1161. Shifting your trip a few weeks usually keeps most of the saving.

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Cheapest city to fly into

Japan is the trip, but where you land changes the fare. Tokyo is usually the cheapest gateway from United States.

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A local in Japan can tell you which airport is cheapest to reach and which base fits your trip.

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Prices from Travelpayouts (Aviasales), lowest return fare cached per departure month, United States to Tokyo. Based on 9 months of data. Fares change; check live before booking.