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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LAX → NRT

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
Airlines
Japan Airlines, ANA, Delta, American
Cheapest months
January, February, September

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Los Angeles → Tokyo · 30 fares12-month low · $324

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Cheapest
China Southern · CZ 328
OutboundLAX → NRTThu, Sep 17 · 6:50 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
$324
one-way
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Frontier · F9 4593
OutboundLAX → NRTMon, Sep 7 · 2:07 AM· 12h 18m· 1 stop
$358
one-way
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ZG · ZG 33
OutboundLAX → NRTThu, Sep 17 · 10:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
$364
one-way
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Frontier · F9 4946
OutboundLAX → NRTSat, Sep 5 · 4:09 AM· 16h 11m· 2 stops
$438
one-way
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Frontier · F9 4593
OutboundLAX → NRTSun, Sep 27 · 2:43 AM· 17h· 2 stops
$544
one-way
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTWed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM· 11h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXFri, Nov 13 · 5:45 AM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$677
total round-trip
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Philippine Airlines · PR 113
OutboundLAX → NRTWed, Sep 30 · 7:25 PM· 19h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSun, Oct 18 · 12:15 AM· 18h 15m· 1 stop
$680
total round-trip
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Philippine Airlines · PR 103
OutboundLAX → NRTFri, Feb 5 · 6:10 AM· 19h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSun, Feb 21 · 12:35 PM· 18h 20m· 1 stop
$680
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTMon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM· 11h 55m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXMon, Dec 21 · 5:45 AM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$714
total round-trip
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Philippine Airlines · PR 103
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Feb 9 · 6:10 AM· 19h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXMon, Feb 15 · 12:35 PM· 18h 20m· 1 stop
$717
total round-trip
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China Eastern · MU 586
OutboundLAX → NRTMon, Nov 23 · 7:30 PM· 16h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXMon, Nov 30 · 7:55 AM· 15h 45m· 1 stop
$719
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 0033
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Sep 1 · 10:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXWed, Sep 16 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$736
total round-trip
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China Southern · CZ 328
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Sep 15 · 6:50 AM· 19h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXMon, Sep 21 · 5:45 AM· 18h 25m· 1 stop
$754
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTThu, Mar 4 · 5:40 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXFri, Mar 12 · 5:45 AM· 9h 55m· Non-stop
$770
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 23
OutboundLAX → NRTFri, Feb 12 · 5:40 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXFri, Feb 19 · 5:45 AM· 9h 55m· Non-stop
$770
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 32
OutboundLAX → NRTFri, Aug 21 · 5:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSun, Aug 30 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$773
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 33
OutboundLAX → NRTMon, Sep 7 · 10:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXMon, Sep 21 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$777
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 33
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Sep 8 · 10:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXTue, Sep 22 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$777
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTSun, Feb 7 · 5:40 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSat, Feb 20 · 5:45 AM· 9h 55m· Non-stop
$791
total round-trip
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Singapore Airlines · SQ 11
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Sep 1 · 9:20 PM· 11h 30m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSun, Sep 13 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$801
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 23
OutboundLAX → NRTWed, Mar 10 · 5:40 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXWed, Mar 24 · 5:45 AM· 9h 55m· Non-stop
$802
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 23
OutboundLAX → NRTSat, Aug 1 · 5:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXTue, Sep 1 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$825
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTThu, Feb 11 · 5:40 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXThu, Feb 25 · 5:45 AM· 9h 55m· Non-stop
$825
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 123
OutboundLAX → NRTSun, Feb 21 · 11:10 PM· 19h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSun, Mar 7 · 5:45 AM· 9h 55m· Non-stop
$826
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 32
OutboundLAX → NRTSat, Aug 1 · 5:55 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXFri, Aug 28 · 10:35 AM· 10h 20m· Non-stop
$828
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTWed, Oct 21 · 5:25 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXWed, Oct 28 · 5:45 AM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$851
total round-trip
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ZG · ZG 023
OutboundLAX → NRTThu, Oct 22 · 5:25 PM· 11h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXThu, Oct 29 · 5:45 AM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$852
total round-trip
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ANA · NH 5
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Jul 28 · 8:10 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXTue, Aug 4 · 11:10 AM· 13h 7m· 1 stop
$952
total round-trip
Book →
EVA Air · BR 5
OutboundLAX → NRTMon, Aug 3 · 7:35 PM· 16h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXSun, Aug 16 · 4:25 AM· 16h 20m· 1 stop
$1,054
total round-trip
Book →
WestJet · WS 1025
OutboundLAX → NRTTue, Dec 22 · 1:45 AM· 14h 4m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← LAXMon, Dec 28 · 5:45 AM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$1,172
total round-trip
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Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

BUR (BUR) → Tokyo (NRT)

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ONT (ONT) → Tokyo (NRT)

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Los Angeles (LAX) → Tokyo (HND)

nearby destination

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.

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.

Jul
Peak
from $952
Aug
Low
from $773
Sep
Low
from $680
Oct
Low
from $677
Nov
Low
from $719
Dec
Low
from $714
Jan
Peak
from $901
Feb
Low
from $680
Mar
Low
from $770
Apr
Peak
from $997
May
Peak
from $914
Jun
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: October from $677 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

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?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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