Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo: Route Overview

Route	Los Angeles (LAX) → Tokyo (NRT)
Distance	8,815 km (5,474 miles)
Flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	Yes
Prices from	$520 round trip
Best months to fly	Jan-Mar, Oct-Nov

The Los Angeles to Tokyo route is a well-served route connecting LAX and NRT. With 6 airlines competing on this route, travelers can find competitive fares starting from $520 for a round trip. Direct flights take approximately 11h 30m, covering a distance of 8,815 km.

Monthly price guide

Average round-trip prices from Los Angeles to Tokyo by month. Highlighted months typically offer the best deals.

Prices are estimates based on historical data and may vary. Use the search widget above for current fares.

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Tokyo

The following airlines operate direct flights on this route:

• ANA — Haneda and Narita, ~2 departures a day
• JAL — Haneda and Narita, ~2 a day
• United — Haneda and Narita, ~2 a day
• Delta — Haneda only, daily
• American — Haneda, ~2 a day
• Singapore Airlines — Narita, daily (the flight continues to Singapore, but you can book just the LAX–NRT leg)
• ZIPAIR — Narita, ~8 a week; JAL's low-cost arm and consistently the price floor on this route

That's roughly 85 nonstop departures a week across both Tokyo airports — one of the densest transpacific corridors, which is why sale fares appear here more often than on thinner US–Japan routes.

Narita or Haneda? Decide before you compare fares

Tokyo's two airports are not interchangeable, and the difference matters more than a $30 fare gap. Haneda (HND) sits about 14 km from central Tokyo — 15–20 minutes on the Keikyu line or monorail. Narita (NRT) is roughly 60 km out: 41 minutes on the Skyliner or about an hour on the N'EX, and both cost more than the Haneda transfer. If two fares are close, take Haneda every time; a Narita ticket needs to be meaningfully cheaper to win on total cost and time.

	Haneda (HND)	Narita (NRT)
Distance to central Tokyo	~14 km	~60 km
Typical transfer	15–20 min, Keikyu / monorail	41–60 min, Skyliner / N'EX
Who flies there from LAX	ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American	ANA, JAL, United, Singapore Airlines, ZIPAIR
Cheapest fares	Rare — full-service only	Common — ZIPAIR sets the floor

Booking tips for Los Angeles to Tokyo

ZIPAIR is the budget wildcard: its base fares are routinely the lowest on the route, but they're unbundled — bags, meals and seat selection all cost extra, so price the total before comparing against ANA or JAL. Comparison-engine data puts the booking sweet spot around 40 days out, and November is usually the cheapest month, with January–early March close behind; late March–April cherry-blossom season and Golden Week (late April–early May) are the most expensive weeks of the year. ANA and JAL both run periodic transpacific sales in their low seasons — worth a price alert.

For the best prices, we recommend comparing across multiple booking platforms:

Alternative airports

Near Tokyo: both Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) serve this route — see the comparison above. Note the pattern is the reverse of most cities: the "secondary" airport logic doesn't apply, because Haneda is both closer and served by full-service carriers, while the budget option (ZIPAIR) uses distant Narita. Near Los Angeles: no alternative — every Tokyo nonstop leaves from LAX.

Prepare for your trip

Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo:

• Get an eSIM to stay connected on arrival — compare plans on SimTravelGuide
• Pre-book your airport transfer in Tokyo — compare services on AirportTransfersNow
• Rent a car at your destination — find the best rates on MyCarHireNow

Read more about flights to Tokyo or flights to Los Angeles.

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Understanding pricing on the Los Angeles to Tokyo route

With 6 airlines competing on Los Angeles–Tokyo, price wars work in your favor — particularly when low-cost carriers force full-service airlines to match base fares on the same corridor.

Demand on Los Angeles–Tokyo follows predictable cycles tied to holidays, school breaks, and business travel patterns. Booking during the low-demand months in our table above is the easiest way to cut costs.

How to book Los Angeles to Tokyo

For a long-haul flight like Los Angeles–Tokyo, start searching 8–12 weeks before departure. International fares hit their cheapest window 2–3 months out — earlier bookings carry a premium, and last-minute prices are usually the highest. Start on Google Flights to find the cheapest dates, then cross-reference on Skyscanner and the Kiwi.com widget above. No single engine wins every time, so checking two or three is worth the extra minute.

Consider whether a connecting flight through a nearby hub could cut costs. One-stop itineraries on Los Angeles–Tokyo sometimes save 20–40% — the question is whether the extra travel time is worth it.

What to expect flying Los Angeles to Tokyo

On a flight this long, the difference between a 31-inch and 33-inch seat pitch is noticeable. Full-service carriers on Los Angeles–Tokyo generally include meals and entertainment, while budget options charge extra — factor those costs into your comparison.

Check visa and entry requirements for your destination well before booking. Some countries require advance e-visas that take days to process, and discovering this at the airport creates expensive problems.

What we found on Los Angeles to Tokyo pricing

Fares among ANA, JAL, United and Delta on this route aren't uniform even for the same travel dates — the $520 headline price is the floor, not the average. The carrier with the lowest base fare is not always cheapest after adding baggage and seat selection — always compare the total cost at checkout, not just the fare shown in search results.

You can get competitive fares if you track prices over 2–3 weeks before committing. Flight prices on this corridor follow predictable seasonal patterns, so timing your purchase around shoulder-season dates gives you the best balance of price and availability.

Where to search for the best fare

Search Los Angeles to Tokyo fares using the widget above, which pulls live prices from Kiwi.com. For a second opinion, check Skyscanner's "whole month" view — it shows you the cheapest day to fly at a glance.

If the price you see today looks reasonable compared to the monthly averages in our table above, book it. Waiting for a further drop is a gamble that more often results in paying more, not less.