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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$520
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$620
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$622
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$687
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$657
Kagoshima
Kagoshima1 stop$729
Iwakuni
Iwakuni1 stop$680
Hakodate
Hakodate1 stop$985
Sendai
Sendai1 stop$884
Misawa
Misawa1 stop$960
Komatsu
Komatsu2 stops$810
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$982
Aomori
Aomori2 stops$815
Asahikawa
Asahikawa1 stop$816
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$520
Osaka
Kobe1 stop$620
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$622
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$687
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$657
Kagoshima
Kagoshima1 stop$729
Iwakuni
Iwakuni1 stop$680
Hakodate
Hakodate1 stop$985
Sendai
Sendai1 stop$884
Misawa
Misawa1 stop$960
Komatsu
Komatsu2 stops$810
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$982
Aomori
Aomori2 stops$815
Asahikawa
Asahikawa1 stop$816

Book Cheap Los Angeles to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Japan 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 Los Angeles to Japan

Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27
ZIPAIR Logo
9:35 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
2:45 pm - 7:35 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
$520ZIPAIR
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 27
ZIPAIR Logo
9:35 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
2:45 pm - 7:35 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
$521ZIPAIR
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 27
ZIPAIR Logo
9:35 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
2:45 pm - 7:35 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
$522ZIPAIR
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 18
ANA Logo
3:45 pm - 9:10 pm
LAX
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HND
12h 25mnonstop
ANA Logo
9:05 pm - 2:05 pm
HND
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LAX
10h 00mnonstop
$594ANA
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 2
ANA Logo
3:45 pm - 9:10 pm
LAX
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HND
12h 25mnonstop
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 5:48 pm
HND
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LAX
18h 23m
1 stop
$605ANA
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 26
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 7:25 pm
LAX
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OKA
34h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:58 pm
OKA
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LAX
24h 28m
2 stops
$644United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 26
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 7:25 pm
LAX
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OKA
27h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:59 pm
OKA
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LAX
29h 29m
2 stops
$649United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 26
American Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 8:30 pm
LAX
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ITM
18h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 6:00 am
ITM
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LAX
15h 35m
1 stop
$691American Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4
Japan Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:50 pm
LAX
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KIX
12h 30mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:05 am
KIX
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LAX
10h 15mnonstop
$693Japan Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 26
Japan Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:50 pm
LAX
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KIX
12h 30mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:05 am
KIX
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LAX
10h 15mnonstop
$694Japan Airlines
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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Los Angeles found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $483 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 72 hours was $483.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $862, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Japan, 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 Los Angeles to Japan is January, when tickets cost $622 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,101 and $983 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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 Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Japan, 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 Los Angeles to Japan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$258
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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 
BrandyiFlew with American Airlines
LAX
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HND
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
LAX
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NRT
Dec 2025
LAX checking in was quick and the connecting flight was the adjacent gate so it was very convenient.
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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NRT
Mar 2025
Stand up and move around at least every 2 hours
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
LAX
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HND
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
LAX
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KIX
Jul 2024
Enjoy the easy flight. Be prepared for the tram/train at Kansai.
HughFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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NRT
Jun 2024
Arrive early, have a small carry-on, maybe a large bottle of water.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
LAX
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HND
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
LAX
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NRT
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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $825 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper 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 $1,050.

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 $384 one-way - $774 round-trip; Tokyo $315 one-way - $660 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.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1078 reviews
8.5Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
ORD - HND
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Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I didn’t know that my connecting flight from Japan to Hawaii was at a different airport - arrived in Haneda (ticket said Tokyo but didn’t notice the airport name) and had to get my bags and go out of immigration and back in to go to Narita airport 2 hours away. Such a hassle and SOOO confusing and complicated. Check your airports IN ADVANCE and NEVER book if you have to change airports. 40+ years of flying and first time had this. Never again. ANA is great but booking agencies will sell you a connection that you have a good chance of missing - even under the best circumstances.

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

The ROOM was great. We would love to have it on all of our flights. LOL

I would prefer to fly with Japanese airlines over American ones. They have better food and service overall

I was too late to get onto this flight. Kayak shouldn't let you book a connecting international to domestic flight when flying ANA. Your domestic flight could be in a different terminal and you won't make it because you have to go through immigration and customs.

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.

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

Tokyo Haneda to transport was so bad too short time . and find out way to the gate was so bad. I almost missed flight. because confused. They need more great way tell us how to get there details

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

The flights were on time and the cabin crew were very nice. The only downside was that the food was not good.

Good pilot and crew. No food or beverage on this flight Entertainment is via own device thru plane's wifi.

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

Excellent service, excellent food and beverage options, plenty of leg room

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

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.

Crews are rude and short. Example: after my drink and was ready to prep my bed to rest. I tried to give my empty glasses to the steward while she was playing her card game on her iPad. The steward told me to take the glass back to my table instead of taking the glass out of my hand. Compare Japanese steward it’s like heaven and hell.

The seat was uncomfortable and seemed to be on its last days. Loose and sloppy

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

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

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

Wifi never really worked. Flight attendants were generally fine except when they were not very helpful when my wife accidentally spilled a soda (they chastised her to apologize to the people sitting behind when it was dark and we couldn't see anything and they brought one tiny napkin to help clean it up). Seats were uncomfortable for all four of us. Otherwise a typical flight.

Seats in economy might too narrow. people sitting next to each other is always hitting shoulders.

Easy to board and fly, no frills. Yummy ramen on board.

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

Couple of the crew members were really nice and the rest are really rude and didn't help when we needed help, food was not worth it at all and most importantly there's no even entertainment system other than a very interruptive and slow internet and some movies.

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.

Comfortable seats and lucky no one was in middle seat. No water on the plane. Plane was on time and staff was fast.

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.

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