Los Angeles to Tokyo flights.
Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Tokyo (NRT), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~11h non-stop
- AirlinesJapan Airlines, ANA, Delta, American
- Cheapest monthsJanuary, February, September
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Los Angeles → Tokyo · 1 fare12-month low · $501
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Philippine Airlines · PR 103OutboundLAX → NRTThu, Sep 24 · 6:45 AM· 19h 10m· 1 stop
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About Los Angeles → Tokyo
HND has fewer non-stops but lands closer to the city; NRT has more frequency. Cherry blossom (late March-early April) is peak.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 11 hours. Major carriers on this route include Japan Airlines, ANA, Delta, American, United, ZIPAIR. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, September — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
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Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Tokyo
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → NRT for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AugShoulderfrom $830
- SepShoulderfrom $838
- OctPeakfrom $890
- NovLowfrom $779
- DecShoulderfrom $810
- JanLowfrom $762
- FebLowfrom $762
- MarNo data
- AprNo data
- MayLowfrom $785
- JunNo data
- JulNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
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Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
Non-stop flights on LAX → NRT are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
The main carriers on this route are Japan Airlines, ANA, Delta, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Tokyo?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
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Other ways to reach Tokyo
If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Tokyo on the routes we track.
Other popular routes
- Los Angeles → Seoul~13h · Korean Air, Asiana
- Los Angeles → Sydney~15h · Qantas, United
- Los Angeles → London~10.5h · British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
- Los Angeles → Bangkok~18h · Thai, EVA Air
- New York → London~7h · British Airways, American
- New York → Paris~7.5h · Air France, Delta
- New York → Rome~9h · Delta, American
- New York → Milan~8.5h · Delta, American
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