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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Asia 
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Verified travelerFlew with China SouthernLAX-CANJun 2025
Passports are everything when traveling in China beginning with your flight! Keep it handy for every transition! Also the flight boards in the airports don’t always show every flight. If you don’t know Mandarin, practice a few phrases or questions such as to ask about your flight gate, or have a translator app ready. There aren’t many English speaking employees at airports or airlines. Also, unless they are under 30 years old, most Chinese folks know traditional Mandarin not the new simplified. Also many general workers are likely of a regional dialect so if you need help look for someone that appears younger and in a customer facing role like a gate agent. The translator apps are pretty good but limited. Give yourself a lot more time to get around than you think you need. Most importantly, everyone was super nice and helpful.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificSFO-HKGSep 2024
Bring cleaning wipes with you if you intend to use the toilet.
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!
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.
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.
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine AirlinesSFO-MNLMay 2024
check in online be there early and complete etravel before going to counter
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.
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 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.

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 Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), with an average flight price of $445.

  • 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 $853. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $981 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 evening, when round-trip flights cost $878 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. 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 $1,086.

  • 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 $565 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 $576.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Asia is April, when tickets cost $1,166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,038 and $1,817 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 2 weeks 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 16h 10m, covering a distance of 6872 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) with an average flight time of 10h 35m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Asia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Tokyo (44% of total searches to Asia). The next most popular destinations are Manila (11%) and Bangkok (8%). Searches for flights to Taipei City (5%), to Seoul (4%) and to Ho Chi Minh City (4%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

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multi-stopAlaska Airlines
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multi-stopAlaska Airlines
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$802
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$807
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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Asiafrom $3,108
Business Class flights to Asiafrom $2,817
Prem Econ Class flights to Asiafrom $1,102
Economy Class flights to Asiafrom $463

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