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Cheap Flights from Japan to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Japan to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Japan to California

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:50 pm - 1:55 pm
KIX
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LAX
34h 05m
1 stop
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10:55 am - 10:00 pm
LAX
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KIX
19h 05m
1 stop
$691Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:35 pm - 8:40 pm
NRT
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SFO
17h 05m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$692Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:10 pm - 8:23 pm
NRT
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SFO
17h 13m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$705Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:35 pm - 8:25 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
10:30 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 55mnonstop
$833ZIPAIR
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:35 pm - 8:25 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
10:30 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 55mnonstop
$834ZIPAIR
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:10 pm - 10:05 am
HND
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LAX
32h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 6:30 pm
LAX
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HND
38h 00m
1 stop
$875China Eastern
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 9
China Eastern Logo
8:00 pm - 10:05 am
HND
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LAX
30h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 3:50 pm
LAX
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HND
35h 20m
1 stop
$879China Eastern
Thu, Jan 14 - Sat, Feb 13
Delta Logo
8:00 pm - 1:00 pm
HND
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LAX
10h 00mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 3:05 pm
LAX
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HND
29h 00m
2 stops
$921Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 8:53 pm
NRT
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ONT
20h 23m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 2:45 pm
ONT
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NRT
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,146United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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3:50 pm - 6:11 pm
HND
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ONT
18h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 1:55 pm
ONT
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HND
31h 59m
1 stop
$1,146United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to California

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to California?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to California from Japan found in the last 5 days was to Los Angeles, at $361 round-trip. The most popular route is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $361.

How much is a flight to California?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to California from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to California costs $976 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $331 for the route Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Tokyo to Los Angeles which costs $1,097 on average, and Osaka to Los Angeles, which costs $1,511 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Japan to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Japan to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Japan to California is February, when tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $624 and $582 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Japan to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of $588.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$358
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Japan to California 
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
NRT
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LAX
Jun 2026
Online check-in is recommended also comply with the airline regulations in re of baggages weighs and number allowed.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
KIX
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LAX
Jun 2026
Japan Airlines is a difficult airline to check-in on both the app and on-line. It is best to to call and have them walk you through their process. Know that they have limited hours for customer service and may be open only Monday - Friday. Highly suggest that you visit Visit Japan Website and Register for Immigration and Customs.
MichaelFlew with United Airlines
NRT
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LAX
Jul 2026
Be prepared for a long walk from gate to gate past cosmetic sellers, jewelry sellers, toys, etc, etc
MaryFlew with Japan Airlines
HND
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LAX
Apr 2026
It’s true bring the minimum in clothing and extra luggage. The hotels even offer nightly pajamas and slippers (hilton). Most hotels have laundry access for customers. Also, the international terminal has very cheap souvenirs- seriously 1/2 the stuff I was searching for (magnets, tshirts, shopping bags, Kirby, hello kitty, gundam etc) was cheaper and all in the bottom floor ( before security). They’re even a decent gochapon store if you still have yen’s burning a hole in your pocket.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
HND
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LAX
Mar 2026
For comfort you should buy a first class or a premium economy seat.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
NRT
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LAX
Apr 2026
Bring your own food. And slippers to wear on the plane
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
NRT
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SFO
May 2025
Bring your own meals like sandwich, nuts, fruit, or protein bar, because the food not only smells fowl but tastes even more so. Jesus, I’d rather just eat a protein bar.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
NRT
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SFO
Nov 2024
This trip seemed shorter than I thought. Sleeping helps pass the time. Also take an aspirin and wear compression socks
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
NRT
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SFO
Oct 2024
Procedures in Tokyo Narita airport are very efficient. Transportation to and from Tokyo is also efficient, economical, and available.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
NRT
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SFO
Oct 2024
Get a butt pillow for the long flight and a neck pillow to sleep comfortably
VictorFlew with American Airlines
HND
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LAX
Oct 2024
Make sure to eat before you get on, as the food options aren’t the most appetizing.
JohnjimyFlew with ANA
NRT
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SFO
Aug 2024
If you have multiple carry-on. You may be subjected to have tags or have to pay, due to limited spaces. I was fortunate to have my bag under seat for take off. Other passengers decided to bring the whole room with them without me having space to put my backpack carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
NRT
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SFO
May 2024
Haneda airport now handles most of the international traffic. It's much closer to downtown Tokyo. Narita is 45-55 minutes out of town. Do online and complete you immigration documentation before your flight. Print the QR code and the machine will scan it along with your passport. Much faster.

FAQs for booking flights from Japan to California

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

    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 Japan to California.

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

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

    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 Japan to California 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 Japan to California?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $919. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,128 on average.

Everything you need to know for your flight to California

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.