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Low seasonAugust
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$230
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita Airport

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Japan 
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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
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.
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.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Japan

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

    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 Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Japan 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 Japan?

    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 Japan 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 Japan?

    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 Japan 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 Japan?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan is Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), with an average flight price of $445.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Japan?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Japan 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 Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan?

    The cheapest ticket to Japan from California found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at $576 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 Japan?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Japan is September, when tickets cost $791 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,240 and $1,135 respectively.

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

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Japan, 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 Japan?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Japan takes 15h 12m, covering a distance of 5489 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 Japan?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Tokyo (90% of total searches to Japan). The next most popular destinations are Osaka (7%) and Fukuoka (1%). Searches for flights to Okinawa (1%), to Sapporo Chitose Airport (0%) and to Misawa (0%) are also popular.

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$736
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nonstopUnited Airlines
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10h 20mHND-LAX
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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 Japanfrom $4,384
Business Class flights to Japanfrom $3,100
Prem Econ Class flights to Japanfrom $1,386
Economy Class flights to Japanfrom $576

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