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Flight deals from New York to Kobe

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Kobe Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,991. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Osaka.$1,583 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Kobe on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,583, select.
Osaka.$1,624 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Kobe on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,624, select.
Osaka.$1,638 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Kobe on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,638, select.
Osaka.$1,796 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and Skymark Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Skymark Airlines, departs from Kobe on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,796, select.
Osaka.$1,948 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,948, select.
Osaka.$1,964 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,964, select.
Osaka.$1,967 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,967, select.
Osaka.$1,968 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,968, select.
Osaka.$1,978 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,978, select.
Osaka.$1,988 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,988, select.
Osaka.$1,991 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,991, select.
Osaka.$2,057 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,057, select.
Osaka.$2,309 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,309, select.
Osaka.$2,334 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,334, select.
Osaka.$2,498 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Kobe on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,498, select.
Osaka.$2,633 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Air Premia and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Kobe.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Kobe on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,633, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kobe

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Kobe flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
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Jul
from $1,991
Aug
from $1,796
Sep
from $1,583
Oct
from $1,624
Nov
from $1,968
Dec
from $1,967
Jan
from $2,645
Feb
from $2,309
Mar
from $2,633
Apr
from $2,675
May
from $2,819

New York to Kobe: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Osaka below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kobe.

Itami Domestic (Osaka)

11km from central Osaka
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Kobe

26km from central Osaka
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Kansai International (Osaka)

38km from central Osaka
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from $1,485
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New York to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,583
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Kobe: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Kobe is $1,583. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Kobe. But we found flights with one stop from $1,582.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Kobe.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Kobe is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Kobe Airport on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Kobe Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kobe but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Kobe is Asiana Airlines .

Flying from New York to Kobe Airport (UKB): What you need to know

  • Osaka is 14 hours ahead of New York. Kobe Airport is located in Osaka, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from New York to UKB.

  • Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from New York to UKB, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is one option when you're setting off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Kobe Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Kobe Airport. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is a popular option between Newark Liberty International Airport and UKB.

  • You can reach EWR from central New York in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to UKB flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Kobe Airport flight:

  • Flights departing from LGA land at their destination within the expected time frame 69% of the time.

  • The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Kobe Airport (UKB)

Getting from Kobe Airport (UKB) to central Osaka

  • Kobe Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kobe Airport (UKB)

  • $790 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Kobe Airport. Return flights start from $1,583. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to UKB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your New York to Kobe Airport ticket.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from New York to UKB is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Find an affordable flight from New York to Kobe Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Kobe Airport (UKB)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Kobe Airport (UKB). January is the peak month for travel to Osaka. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.

  • When booking your New York to UKB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from New York to Kobe Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Osaka

Explore more of Japan

  • Nagoya is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Osaka. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.

  • Toyohashi is another essential stop in Japan and is around 193 kilometres east of Osaka. No trip is complete without seeing Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Osaka

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