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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$698
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$772
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$826
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$791
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$924
Ishigaki
Ishigaki1 stop$1,098
Kagoshima
Kagoshima1 stop$943
Hakodate
Hakodate1 stop$841
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$1,149
Sendai
Sendai1 stop$975
Asahikawa
Asahikawa1 stop$1,071
Komatsu
Komatsu1 stop$1,067
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$969
Aomori
Aomori2 stops$905
Matsuyama
Matsuyama1 stop$1,076
Misawa
Misawa1 stop$1,013
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$698
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$772
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$826
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$791
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$924
Ishigaki
Ishigaki1 stop$1,098
Kagoshima
Kagoshima1 stop$943
Hakodate
Hakodate1 stop$841
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$1,149
Sendai
Sendai1 stop$975
Asahikawa
Asahikawa1 stop$1,071
Komatsu
Komatsu1 stop$1,067
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$969
Aomori
Aomori2 stops$905
Matsuyama
Matsuyama1 stop$1,076
Misawa
Misawa1 stop$1,013
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Japan flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Los Angeles found in the last 5 days was to Tokyo, at $646 round-trip. The most popular route is from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $646.

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 $893 on average. Morning departures are around 1% more expensive than evening flights, on average. 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 $1,198.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Japan?

No, with an average price for the route of $1,027, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Japan?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Japan is January, when tickets cost $701 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,162 and $1,136 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Japan?

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Japan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Japan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$278
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita Airport

Flights from Los Angeles to Japan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Japan 
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
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)
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..
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines-Mar 2025
Stand up and move around at least every 2 hours
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.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines-Jul 2024
Enjoy the easy flight. Be prepared for the tram/train at Kansai.
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.

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Japan?

    Yes, KAYAK makes it easy to book direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to either of Tokyo’s international airports, Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND).

  • Which airport in Japan should I fly to if I also need to visit other countries in Asia?

    The busiest airport in Asia is Tokyo Haneda (HND). This airport is convenient for connecting to other cities in Japan, such as Okinawa (OKA) or Hiroshima (HIJ), but also has regular flights to cities such as Hong Kong or Shanghai in China, or to Seoul in South Korea.

  • Is there a public transportation option from Tokyo Narita to the city center?

    Yes, once you have arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), you can choose between the Keisei or JR train lines, both of which service the stations located at Terminals 2 and 3. These trains leave every two hours. City Bus 19 also leaves from the Terminal 2 station every half hour for the city center. Expect your ride to take at least an hour, depending on traffic.

  • How can I get to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for my flight to Japan?

    There are a few options for getting to the airport in Los Angeles, including riding on the city’s Metro. Just take the C or green line to the airport. Alternatively, you can ride the free airport shuttle, which departs regularly from the City Bus Center. Of course, parking lots are also available at the airport where travelers may leave their vehicles for both short and long terms.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Los Angeles to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $478 one-way - $1,081 round-trip; Tokyo $372 one-way - $817 round-trip
  • Americans traveling to Japan from Los Angeles will be required to show a passport valid for the duration of their stay. No visas are required for stays of fewer than 90 days.
  • Travelers visiting Japan will generally fly into one of Tokyo’s two airports. Narita (NRT) generally receives international travel, while Haneda (HND) tends to be used more for transfers to other domestic cities.
  • Before departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal B for Japan, travelers can take advantage of amenities in the West Gates, such as currency exchange and designated nursing rooms.
  • Passengers departing from Los Angeles to Japan will leave from the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B). Parking structures 3 or 4 are nearest to this terminal, although drop-offs are also possible at the Departures Level.
  • Travelers flying to Tokyo Narita (NRT) will arrive at the south wing of Terminal 1. This terminal features services such as an information desk and post office and amenities like sleeping rooms and showers.
  • Flights from Los Angeles to many cities in Japan will generally arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). From here it is easy to make connections to other cities around the country or to continue to other destinations throughout Asia.
  • If you will have a brief turnaround in Tokyo, Terminal 1 at Haneda Airport (HND) offers baggage storage and features car rental desks for traveler convenience.
  • Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) airports feature services such as barbershops and dentist offices in their terminals as a convenience for business travelers on tight schedules.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1910 reviews
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

They didn't tell me they changed my flight. So I got confused on what happened to my flight.

6.0 GoodDade, Jun 2026
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They didn't tell me they changed my flight. So I got confused on what happened to my flight.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

The original email I received and flight that I paid for was for Japan Airlines. Since JAL is a partner with American, I ended up on an American Airlines plane. This would not be a problem, except that JAL allows 2 check in bags for free and American only allows 1. A $100.00 unexpected expense was very disturbing, especially since I will have to pay it again on my way home. I feel like it was a bait and switch. I never would have chosen American Airlines if I had known that I would have to pay $200.00 in baggage fees, above and beyond my airfare. Secondly, the check in counter representative did not realize that I had TSA pre-check, so I had to return to the check-in desk on a different floor to get a new boarding pass. The AA representative helping at the check-in kiosks was very helpful, kind, polite, and professional when I returned for the new boarding pass. Thirdly, the crew was not as friendly as I have experienced on other airlines. Their tone when speaking to other passengers was not always polite. The food was better than I expected. However, I am used to having a station where one can serve themselves water, juice or grab a snack. That was not the case on this flight. Truly makes me think twice about booking with American Airlines. I am very disappointed.

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

Terrible. Our flight was delayed by 15 hours. We lost a full day of our vacation.

highly recommend for trip to japan only reason why i gave good not excellent is because their selection of movies and tv shows in English is more limited .

I’ve always had pleasant experiences with ANA and that has made me a loyal customer.

UA discouraged people to choose seat on economy class by charging about three times of another airlines. For example, ANA will charge USD60 to choose an aisle seat but UA is charging USD 219.

Roomy airlines. Friendly staff. Timely service. Temp was warm during the flight.

I thought I bought the ticket directly through Kayak not a 3rd party

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

Very disappointing. Our flight was delayed for almost 6 hours with the lost time disrupting our travel plans. United should have known that any delay (approximately and hour) triggered a no-fly/work because according to the FAA they had to many flight hours. After the mechanical delay (approximately an hour) we had to wait for a fresh crew change. Seems to me that United could have anticipated this incident. Again, a very disappointing travel experience.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

Lots of leg room in premium. Departed exactly on time. Friendly crew.

United Airlines crew members do not know how to deal with emergency situation that caused our flight delay. For example, they should have asked the maintenance or seat belt repair personnel to come and fix the seat belt while they were looking for a volunteer to book another flight.

The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

Excellent- a lot of food Disappointed with the premium economy pouch- did not have toothbrush and tooth paste or socks. Other airlines provide them

I had a great experience with Singapore airlines as always. The partner airline, Scoot was fine except my bag was misplaced during the shuffle. Ultimately, my baggage arrived intact. Attempting to inquire about my baggage was impossible.

I didn’t get to go, and no refund was available after asking for 2 months

The crew was so kind! I had such a nice flight !

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Seats are smaller and harder than other airlines we have travels with. Food was edible but no good. The sandwich was the only thing I would eat again. They did have a lot of movies to watch.

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

It was for the most part a 10/10 they said they had entertainment options but all they had was old movies for streaming from the mid 2010’s so like 10 years ago

all good for a very budget flight - well priced and excellent service. Will fly again

I appreciate the economy price of the tickets. The long flight made the comfort level on the lower average side. Wi-Fi connection was not consistent but working. Overall, I would fly again with zip air but next time get the flat, premium seats with the amount of money I would save otherwise.

You get what you pay for and nothing more. Wanted a cheap flight and that’s exactly what I got, though it’s human nature to wanting to feel like you got a good deal as well. There was none of that here. I was cheap and they were too. Got to my destination safely and that’s all that really matters.

Nice service. I wish it could provide hot water on the flight.

Wifi could have been better. Arrived 55 mins earlier than scheduled :)

Best part are two crying babies throughout the whole 11 hour trip

Inflight WiFi would lose connection when you don't continuously use it, and would sometimes be difficult to reconnect. Food quality could be a bit better. Other than that, it was excellent.

i requested refund and among $800 i got refunded 100 bucks :) how can it be possible?

Staff didn't speak much English but were attentive. Not one time was I offered a snack or complimentary drink.

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