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Flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita Airport

Flights from California to Asia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Asia 
Verified travelerFlew with China EasternLAX-PVGMar 2025
Don’t believe all the negative reviews that you read about. I was afraid but I took a risk and so happy I did! My experience has been nothing but positive!
Verified travelerFlew with ANASFO-HNDMar 2025
Compression socks are your friend. I wish I bought some to help me deal with the cramped seating.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLAX-HNDMar 2025
I would like to fly japan airlines or Singapore airlines.
Verified travelerFlew with STARLUX AirlinesLAX-TPEMar 2025
Be ready to indulge in its culture and foods!
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore AirlinesLAX-NRTMar 2025
Stand up and move around at least every 2 hours
selamatFlew with Singapore AirlinesLAX-SINDec 2024
Having comfortable clothing is the key for having a good trip and trying get some sleep.
AngelaFlew with EVA AirLAX-TPEJan 2025
Food is so so. Take your favorite snacks. Download your favorite movies and shows. Everything else is standard of any international flight you’d expect. Pretty straightforward.
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificLAX-HKGDec 2024
cathay pacific leaves very little time for connecting flight - so actual travel time may be 8 hrs longer than expected
TFlew with ZIPAIRSFO-NRTNov 2024
Haneda is closer to the city center, so fly there if you can. Zipair has by far the best rates, but try to book early and pick a seat so you’re not stuck in a middle seat.
GeoffFlew with Japan AirlinesSFO-NRTNov 2024
Fly JAL! No regrets - check-in, gate & flight experiences were flawless. Ticket prices for my last trip were just as low as ZipAir.
danielFlew with Singapore AirlinesLAX-SINSep 2024
They have a large library of movies and shows don't really need to bring anything for the long flight
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificSFO-HKGSep 2024
Bring cleaning wipes with you if you intend to use the toilet.
MartinFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-NRTSep 2024
Pay the extra money to fly the Japanese carriers, so worth it
Verified travelerFlew with EVA AirLAX-TPEOct 2024
To take Eva Air for long flights.. their service are excellent.
Verified travelerFlew with EVA AirLAX-TPENov 2024
Flying premium economy was very comfortable for this 14 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificLAX-HKGOct 2024
Make sure if you are selecting a seat that is in the front row on the side the inside seats have the tv monitors the outside seat you are out of luck
MFlew with EVA AirSFO-TPENov 2024
Ask for directions to Eva Air gate in intnl terminal.
Verified travelerFlew with XiamenAirLAX-XMNNov 2024
I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDOct 2024
If you are connecting to a domestic flight in Japan allow at least 2-3 hours between flights. Immigration at Haneda is very slow . They are now fingerprinting and photographing all international passengers. Doesn’t help if you used the Japan website for preclearance or not, same line either way.
RickFlew with Cathay PacificLAX-HKGSep 2024
Any information you should need when you arrive should be given to you in advance. I was not It added time to my transfer
MarceloFlew with EVA AirSFO-TPENov 2024
EVA is strict with carry on weight. Had to check in my carry on luggage.
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine AirlinesLAX-MNLOct 2024
Do not do overweight on baggage. It's only 25 kg per luggage
GeorgeFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-KIXNov 2024
Select a different plane if possible. Seats were very uncomfortable.
TedFlew with American AirlinesSAN-NRTAug 2024
If you can fly JAL direct from San Diego to Tokyo, I would do it. The time you save with no layover or dealing with an unfamiliar airport more than makes up the difference in price. Once you fly direct, you'll understand!
JoannaFlew with Cathay PacificLAX-HKGJul 2024
Cathay is the best you can get in economy. Nice new planes, clean, good food and drinks and gold star service.
EdwinFlew with Asiana AirlinesLAX-ICNAug 2024
Ground crew must be more attentive and check if there are passengers on the priority boarding.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-KIXJul 2024
Enjoy the easy flight. Be prepared for the tram/train at Kansai.
HughFlew with Singapore AirlinesLAX-NRTJun 2024
Arrive early, have a small carry-on, maybe a large bottle of water.
CherrylynFlew with China AirlinesSFO-TPEAug 2024
Make sure you communicate with your original departure before you fly.
Verified travelerFlew with Air IndiaSFO-BLRJun 2024
Be prepared not to get your baggage and if possible don’t take this flight . Pack your own food , food is pathetic .
Verified travelerFlew with EVA AirLAX-TPEAug 2024
Avoid LA airport if u can it is too sprawling
Verified travelerFlew with ANASFO-HNDMar 2024
I remember Air France had really good boarding and entertaining flight instructions. My last ANA flight in October 2019 was also really good — with Singapore airlines. My only recommendation is for ANA to discontinue using UNITED airline jets and meal services. There are valid reasons why Americans don’t want to fly on UNITED for international flights.
MattFlew with Singapore AirlinesSFO-SINMar 2024
Staying at Crowne Plaza at the airport was really great! It’s easy to spend time in the city and worthwhile even for a 24 hour layover. The airport is of course fabulous and probably enough for entertainment for under 6 hours layovers
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDApr 2024
Get your seat ahead of time especially for elderly. Who need to get in and out of the seat to stretch.
greggacadFlew with ANALAX-NRTMay 2024
check in online, get all your papers or documents in order, for faster processing.
GordonFlew with United AirlinesSFO-HKGMar 2024
United airline boarding and check in excellent service.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesSFO-NRTApr 2024
I don’t know. That was my first time with Japan Airlines. Every airlines has their flaws and I was just pointing out some concerns I’d noticed.
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine AirlinesSFO-MNLMay 2024
check in online be there early and complete etravel before going to counter
GaryFlew with ZIPAIRLAX-NRTMay 2024
It’s all about perspective at the end of the day.
Verified travelerFlew with China AirlinesLAX-TPEMay 2024
The food needs to be improved and the cabin needs a refurbishment.
supakyFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDMay 2024
Select another airline before choosing American Airlines if possible.
AjayFlew with Singapore AirlinesLAX-SINDec 2023
Although the flight is listed as 17 1/2 hours, actual flight time was only 16 1/2. Bring a sleep mask to ensure you rest during your flight - it helps reduce so e of the flight time and helps you arrive more refreshed.
VijayFlew with Air IndiaSFO-BLRJan 2024
Get Premium Economy. Food is amazing and seats are lot comfortable. Air stewardess are very friendly. I saw seniors blessing couple of stewardesses while exiting the plane for taking care of them..
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore AirlinesSFO-SINJan 2024
The Singapore Changi airport if huge. After getting of the aircraft, the walk to immigration control was long. Once you get to the control area, the process was quick and easy.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDDec 2023
Japan airlines is one of the best On time of schedule boarding Arrived destination on time Crew and steward are polite and helpful
Verified travelerFlew with EVA AirLAX-TPEFeb 2024
Taipei airport has the cleanest toilets and very interesting decorations at each gate in concourse.
GraemeFlew with Cathay PacificLAX-HKGDec 2023
Tom Bradley terminal is very dated now. One World lounge was OK but get on the plane with as little time in the terminal as you can.
Verified travelerFlew with Air IndiaSFO-DELDec 2023
If you have connecting flights in India plan well because the domestic transfers with only 2 hour layover was cutting too close and domestic transfer experience is not very well managed at Delhi.
Verified travelerFlew with EVA AirSFO-TPEJan 2024
If you are flying economy be prepared for long lines and waiting at the airport
LuluFlew with Japan AirlinesSAN-NRTDec 2023
787 I was in was old and not as comfortable in business class
FrankFlew with Korean AirLAX-ICNFeb 2024
Bring your own wired headphones. Don’t travel with children 😂.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Asia

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Asia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Asia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Asia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Asia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Asia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to Asia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Asia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Asia?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Asia is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport (BOM), with an average flight price of $403.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Asia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Asia is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $888. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $996 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Asia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Asia is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $905 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Asia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,087.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Asia?

    The cheapest ticket to Asia from California found in the last 72 hours was to Incheon Intl Airport, at $457 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $473.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Asia?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Asia is August, when tickets cost $919 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,881 and $1,878 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Asia?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Asia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Asia?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Asia takes 15h 58m, covering a distance of 6722 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) with an average flight time of 10h 40m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Asia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Tokyo (46% of total searches to Asia). The next most popular destinations are Manila (10%) and Seoul (7%). Searches for flights to Bangkok (6%), to Shanghai (4%) and to Taipei City (3%) are also popular.

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