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

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 Tokyo.

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

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

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 to Tokyo with an airline and back to California with another airline.

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

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 to Tokyo from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Tokyo

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17

4:05 pm - 10:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

37h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Osaka Kansai Intl

6:05 pm - 3:21 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-SMF Sacramento Intl

38h 16m2 stops Osaka Kansai Intl Vancouver Intl

$752Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

7:06 pm - 7:55 pmONT Ontario-NRT Tokyo Narita

31h 49m1 stop San Francisco

9:25 pm - 11:23 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-ONT Ontario

18h 58m1 stop San Francisco

$759Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 21

4:05 pm - 4:40 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

55h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Osaka Kansai Intl

6:05 pm - 3:21 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-SMF Sacramento Intl

38h 16m2 stops Osaka Kansai Intl Vancouver Intl

$775Air Canada

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

4:05 pm - 4:40 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita

31h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

6:15 pm - 9:29 amNRT Tokyo Narita-SMF Sacramento Intl

32h 14m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$776Air Canada

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

5:10 am - 2:50 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

16h 40m1 stop San Francisco

9:50 pm - 11:44 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-SMF Sacramento Intl

42h 54m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

$802United Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

3:45 pm - 7:55 pmSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

11h 10mnonstop

9:25 pm - 1:45 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

9h 20mnonstop

$802ZIPAIR

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

3:35 pm - 7:55 pmSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

11h 20mnonstop

9:25 pm - 1:35 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

9h 10mnonstop

$802ZIPAIR

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

5:10 am - 2:50 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-HND Tokyo Haneda

16h 40m1 stop San Francisco

9:50 pm - 11:44 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-SMF Sacramento Intl

42h 54m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

$803United Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 13

10:55 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

4:00 pm - 9:15 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$806Cathay Pacific

Sat, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 7

10:55 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:55 am - 9:45 amHND Tokyo Haneda-SFO San Francisco

24h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$806Cathay Pacific

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Tokyo

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

4:20 pm - 11:20 amSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

27h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

9:25 pm - 1:35 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

9h 10mnonstop

$805Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 12

4:20 pm - 4:30 pmSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

9:25 pm - 1:35 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

9h 10mnonstop

$807Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

4:35 pm - 7:55 pmSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

11h 20mnonstop

9:25 pm - 1:35 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

9h 10mnonstop

$808ZIPAIR

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

4:35 pm - 7:55 pmSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

11h 20mnonstop

9:25 pm - 1:35 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

9h 10mnonstop

$809ZIPAIR

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17

11:30 am - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-HND Tokyo Haneda

12h 00mnonstop

6:25 pm - 7:17 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-LAX Los Angeles

17h 52m1 stop San Francisco

$810United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13

11:05 am - 3:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-NRT Tokyo Narita

11h 50mnonstop

4:55 pm - 2:01 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-LAX Los Angeles

14h 06m1 stop San Francisco

$810United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 2:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-HND Tokyo Haneda

15h 50m1 stop San Francisco

6:25 pm - 3:25 pmHND Tokyo Haneda-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00m1 stop San Francisco

$815ANA

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 15

7:25 am - 3:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-NRT Tokyo Narita

14h 40m1 stop San Francisco

4:55 pm - 1:56 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-LAX Los Angeles

14h 01m1 stop San Francisco

$815ANA

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10

12:25 pm - 6:30 amSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

26h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

9:35 pm - 9:30 amNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

28h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$842Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9

12:25 pm - 1:10 pmSFO San Francisco-NRT Tokyo Narita

32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

9:35 pm - 8:55 pmNRT Tokyo Narita-SFO San Francisco

40h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$842Cathay Pacific

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Low season	January
High season	March
Cheapest flight	$343

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

Flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita Airport

MitchellFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2026

Immigration and customs upon arrival at NRT airport Tokyo took 1.5 hours - so drink water or bring a bottle for the humid long lines. Once through that, went very smooth. Took an Uber to downtown Tokyo hotel - since it was commute times, took 1.5 hours; but overall was a good experience at the end of a long travel day.

Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines-Jun 2026

I bought an eSIM and didn’t work because my phone is already locked to one, perhaps another way to purchase a data plan to get cellular access in your destination.

DadeFlew with Japan Airlines-Jun 2026

Lax airport was confusing and took forever to get around in. You need lots of time to get where you need to go. So give yourself lots of time

BeldanFlew with Japan Airlines-Mar 2026

make sure to file any medication permission for things like ADHD meds or opiates for pain management early, so you don't need to rush.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines-Mar 2026

Don’t fly through LAX. It is a rundown airport and we had to park at a remote area and the bussed to the main terminal. This added 20 minutes to our transfer time.

BrandyiFlew with American Airlines-Dec 2025

LAX on Christmas Eve around 9am was a breeze. No passengers were in line to print bag tags, bag drop, or security. Made it through from entry to the concourse (for American Airlines) in under 12 minutes. Boarding process at gate 159 used turnstiles, which I prefer.

Verified travelerFlew with ANA-Dec 2025

LAX checking in was quick and the connecting flight was the adjacent gate so it was very convenient.

MikeFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2026

I wish it was clearer about carry-on baggage rules for Basic Economy (international). The app said "No carry on bags allowed" but actually it was Narita-LAX-Narita so carry on was OK. It caused some problems deciding how to pack. Maybe have a video at the gate while people are waiting about the QR-code customs declaration and transport options? (I don't need these personally, I've lived in Japan for 20 years)

BryanFlew with ANA-Feb 2026

Check your operating carrier. It seems like ANA is operated by United, so you would essentially be paying for United Airlines service (supposedly 3 stars) as opposed to the 5 star ANA service.

Verified travelerFlew with ANA-Feb 2026

Check the "true" costs of a flight with the actual carrier versus the many add on charges of a discount fare and subpar performance. To see if the difference is worth the pain..

LeeFlew with ANA-Jan 2026

Make sure you understand the cost of additional baggage. This information was not make readily available. If I had known it was so high, I would have made sure to pack in a single checked bag. It seems this information was hidden from me.

Verified travelerFlew with ANA-Mar 2025

Compression socks are your friend. I wish I bought some to help me deal with the cramped seating.

Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines-Mar 2025

Stand up and move around at least every 2 hours

TFlew with ZIPAIR-Nov 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 Airlines-Oct 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 Airlines-Aug 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!

HughFlew with Singapore Airlines-Jun 2024

Arrive early, have a small carry-on, maybe a large bottle of water.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines-Apr 2024

Get your seat ahead of time especially for elderly. Who need to get in and out of the seat to stretch.

greggacadFlew with ANA-May 2024

check in online, get all your papers or documents in order, for faster processing.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Tokyo?
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 Tokyo.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Tokyo?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from California 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 Tokyo?
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 to Tokyo with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Tokyo?
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 to Tokyo from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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