$244 Find Cheap Flights from Tokyo to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Tokyo

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$668
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$653
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$804
San Jose
San Josenonstop$876
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$1,971
Reno
Reno1 stop$1,409
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$1,051
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$668
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$653
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$804
San Jose
San Josenonstop$876
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$1,971
Reno
Reno1 stop$1,409
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$1,051

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tokyo 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Tokyo to California.
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8:55 am - 3:30 pmNRT-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 3:30 pmSFO-NRT
24h 00m1 stop
Mon, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 25
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9:30 pm - 2:45 pmNRT-SFO
9h 15mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-NRT
11h 15mnonstop
$666ZIPAIR
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 12
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8:55 am - 9:50 amNRT-LAX
16h 55m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 11:05 amLAX-NRT
20h 05m1 stop
Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 30
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6:40 pm - 12:50 pmNRT-LAX
10h 10mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 5:40 pmLAX-NRT
11h 55mnonstop
$770Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 6:00 amHND-LAX
10h 05mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 2:20 pmLAX-HND
11h 25mnonstop
$809American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 6:00 amHND-LAX
10h 05mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 4:45 amLAX-HND
11h 20mnonstop
$810American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 12:45 pmHND-LAX
10h 20mnonstop
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6:50 am - 3:20 pmLAX-HND
16h 30m1 stop
$821Delta
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 28
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 12:45 pmHND-LAX
10h 20mnonstop
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6:50 am - 3:20 pmLAX-HND
16h 30m1 stop
$824Delta
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 8:33 pmHND-ONT
20h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:55 pmONT-HND
15h 55m1 stop
$825United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:40 pmHND-LAX
10h 15mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:55 pmLAX-HND
15h 55m1 stop
$843United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 11
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tokyo to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Tokyo to California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Tokyo to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Tokyo found in the last 72 hours was to San Jose, at $353 round-trip. The most popular route is from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $486.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tokyo to California?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,227 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to California is February, when tickets cost $697 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,090 and $1,064 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to California?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Tokyo to California. 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 Tokyo to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$244
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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Flights from Tokyo to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Tokyo to California 
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesHND-SFODec 2024
Get to the airport early because ground transportation to/from takes time and patience. Horribly crowded airport takes time to understand if one doesn’t understand Japanese language. Transfer time from previous flight was obviously not long enough and yet this was what booking service recommended
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SFONov 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 AirlinesNRT-SFOOct 2024
Procedures in Tokyo Narita airport are very efficient. Transportation to and from Tokyo is also efficient, economical, and available.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SFOOct 2024
Get a butt pillow for the long flight and a neck pillow to sleep comfortably
VictorFlew with American AirlinesHND-LAXOct 2024
Make sure to eat before you get on, as the food options aren’t the most appetizing.
ArielaFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SANJul 2024
Stop in Narita for 10 hours and book a room in Dayroom and Shower in International Terminal 2. Go take a nap, shower, and shop before noon.
KarlFlew with Japan AirlinesHND-LAXJul 2024
Not much that you can recommend, maybe instead of flying to Los Angeles, If flight to San Francisco, or Seattle. Those would be shorter trips and not so much time sitting in the plane.
JohnjimyFlew with ANANRT-SFOAug 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.
HasanFlew with ANAHND-LAXAug 2024
Advertising ANA operated by United is deceptive. ANA service and comfort is top notch so I booked the flight, but when the plane, service, seats, et al is United, the experience is severely diminished. I will not fall for it next time.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHND-SFOMar 2024
I have not flown other flights to Tokyo, so I have not much to add here. I did appreciate the option of a direct flight to your destination. Having to connect to another flight is at minimum a 2 hour add to your traveling time to an already long flight. Even though a connecting flight you have been more economical, the saved time will s worth the slightly extra cost to me.
RickFlew with United AirlinesHND-SFOMay 2024
Haneda Airport was most convenient for me. My friend lives in Chiba so Haneda was closer to drop me off. There was a monorail if coming by train, so that came be convenient too. Check in was a breeze and also ANA accepts luggage forwarding service from our hotel which made it more convenient too!
Verified travelerFlew with ANANRT-SFOMay 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.
DFlew with United AirlinesNRT-LAXMar 2024
If you want to fly with ANA book with ANA directly.

FAQs - booking California flights

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

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

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $636 on average. Morning departures are around 29% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $931.

Top 5 airlines serving from Tokyo to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tokyo to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tokyo to California? 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1292 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

8.0 ExcellentPierre, Mar 2025SIN - MLE
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Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

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 seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Since it wasn’t a Delta flight, I was not able to sit with my group and there was no entertainment.

I notice that every time I fly delta or any American carrier, the staff seem tired, overworked, and not at the service level I’m accustomed to in Asia. They frequently crash into my arm when coming down the aisle. Food is shoved at my face with no greeting or verbal cue. The food portions seemed much smaller than usual and didn’t see much wine or beverage options. This is comfort plus? The plane was old and tired. The bathroom was dripping with mineral stains after a long lack of cleaning. The power socket did not work, although the USB output did. I really wonder why I’m flying Delta, I think it’s time to switch to ANA.

Three adults, three children. They did not give us seats together. Two seats together, in row 23, one in 13, one in 14, one in 10, and one in 17. When we got on the plane, the crew tried to ask people to move but basically threw up their hands. One person moved so we had two pairs of seats together. The 1.5 year old sat on a parent's lap (despite having paid for his own seat).

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.

internet didn't work. No offer of drinks or snacks.

Flight was seamless. Free wifi helped pass the time. Food was okay, just make sure you pre order or pick something up from the airport

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Random carry-on baggage inspection before boarding for NO REASON. The crew kept talking loudly the entire time, making it impossible to rest. When I asked the crew for something, they said they would come back later but never did. It was an EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT and UNCOMFORTABLE flight.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

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