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Cheap Flights from Tokyo to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$784
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$744
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$806
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$824
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$1,678
Reno
Reno2 stops$1,191
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$784
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$744
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$806
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$824
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$1,678
Reno
Reno2 stops$1,191

Book Cheap Tokyo to California Plane Tickets

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to California

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 2:15 pm
NRT
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SFO
34h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$744Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 2:15 pm
NRT
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SFO
34h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
-
NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$750Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 2:15 pm
NRT
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SFO
34h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
-
NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$751Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21
ZIPAIR Logo
2:35 pm - 8:25 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
10:25 am - 2:10 pm
LAX
-
NRT
11h 45mnonstop
$788ZIPAIR
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
ZIPAIR Logo
2:35 pm - 8:55 am
NRT
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LAX
10h 20mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
3:55 pm - 7:10 pm
LAX
-
NRT
11h 15mnonstop
$790ZIPAIR
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Feb 7
Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 2:42 pm
HND
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LAS
14h 22m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 3:20 pm
LAS
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HND
28h 21m
1 stop
$1,046Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Feb 4
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 1:35 pm
HND
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LAS
17h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:25 pm
LAS
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HND
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,055American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:48 pm
NRT
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ONT
22h 03m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 3:35 pm
ONT
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NRT
34h 06m
1 stop
$1,140United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 5:56 pm
HND
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ONT
15h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:17 pm - 2:50 pm
ONT
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HND
30h 33m
1 stop
$1,140United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Feb 4
Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 6:04 pm
HND
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LAS
17h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 3:20 pm
LAS
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HND
28h 21m
1 stop
$1,143Delta
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Tokyo to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tokyo to California departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to California from Tokyo usually cost between $689 and $1,189 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $784 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 26-Aug 30).

What is the cheapest Tokyo to California flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to California from Tokyo found in the last 5 days was to San Francisco, at $401 round-trip. The most popular route is from 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 $603.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Tokyo to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $933 on average. Morning departures are around 33% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,298.

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 $861 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 January, when tickets cost $619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,132 and $1,121 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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Tokyo to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday 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, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$358
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles

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 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.
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 Japan Airlines
HND
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SFO
Jan 2026
Don't get to the gate too much earlier than you need to, it is very easy and fast to get from baggage drop off through security and to the gate.
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
HND
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SFO
Dec 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 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.
ArielaFlew with Japan Airlines
NRT
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SAN
Jul 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.
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 United Airlines
HND
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SFO
Mar 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 Airlines
HND
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SFO
May 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 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 - 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Tokyo 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.