Flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo
Route guideLAX → HNDCheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Compare cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Search LAX to HND fares, airports, airlines and flexible dates.

About this route

Plan the trip, not just the ticket.

Los Angeles has one of the strongest schedules to Tokyo in the US, with Japanese and American carriers and a low-cost option. The key decision is Haneda versus Narita, which affects both fare and how quickly you reach the city.

Los Angeles airport departure area before a flight to Tokyo.

Tokyo skyline

Route at a glance

Route

Los Angeles to Tokyo

Airports

LAX → HND

Compare

Compare dates, bag rules, and airport transfers before you judge the fare.

Tokyo, the destination for this route.

Route verdict

When this route makes sense

Los Angeles to Tokyo is a practical route for flexible travelers who can compare exact dates against a nearby travel window. Use the first Los Angeles to Tokyo search as a benchmark, then test nearby dates before judging the route as expensive. Airport changes should stay secondary unless the transfer still supports the trip you want. Once the fare looks fair, use the Tokyo destination guide to confirm the arrival plan.

Best for
city breaks and fixed-date trips where nonstop convenience needs to be priced against one-stop savings
Compare with
Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Los Angeles to Honolulu, and San Francisco to Tokyo
Watch out for
Do not rank Los Angeles to Tokyo by base fare alone; baggage, seats, and airport transfers can change the result.
Good months to check
January to early March (outside New Year) and early summer before the July peak are often cheaper. Cherry blossom season from late March to early...

Route rhythm

Distance and total journey time

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (HND) is about 5,480 miles (8,820 km). Nonstop flights take about 11.5 to 12 hours westbound and around 10 hours back, depending on winds and routing.

Timing

When this route is often cheaper

January to early March (outside New Year) and early summer before the July peak are often cheaper. Cherry blossom season from late March to early April, Golden Week in early May, and the autumn foliage season are busy and pricey.

Airlines

Which carriers to compare

These carriers have commonly served the route. Schedules change by season, so confirm current options in the live results.

  • ANA: a large Tokyo schedule with Star Alliance connections.
  • Japan Airlines: strong schedule and oneworld connections.
  • United: partners with ANA on transpacific routes.
  • American Airlines: partners with Japan Airlines.
  • Delta: a Haneda schedule from Los Angeles.
  • Zipair: a low-cost carrier owned by JAL that has flown LAX to Narita, with extras sold separately.

Tokyo, the destination for this route.

Fare range

Typical pricing patterns

Haneda often carries a premium over Narita, but the saved transfer time and cost can make it worthwhile. Compare low-cost fares with bags and meals added, since a 12-hour flight without them is a different product.

Airport choice

Compare the right airport mix

On the Los Angeles side:

  • LAX is the only LA-area airport with nonstop flights to Japan

On the Tokyo side:

  • Haneda (HND) is much closer to central Tokyo
  • Narita (NRT) is farther out but has had more lower-cost options

Destination fit

What to know about Tokyo

From Haneda, trains and the monorail reach central Tokyo quickly. From Narita, the Narita Express or Skyliner takes about an hour.

Keep exploring

More ways to plan this trip

View all destinations

Destination guide

Explore Tokyo beyond the fare

See arrival tips, timing advice, and practical context for Tokyo before you book.

Open the guide

Planning guide

How to find cheap flights

Open another guide with fare strategy, booking timing, and search ideas.

Planning guide

Direct vs connecting flights

Open another guide with fare strategy, booking timing, and search ideas.

Related route

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Compare a nearby city pair before you commit to one exact itinerary.

Related route

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu

Compare a nearby city pair before you commit to one exact itinerary.

Related route

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Compare a nearby city pair before you commit to one exact itinerary.

Better-value fares

Compare this route with better context

Use the search form above to compare live fares, airlines and dates for Los Angeles to Tokyo.

Check nearby airports

Start with LAX and HND, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.

Protect the real total

On Los Angeles to Tokyo, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.

Use midweek flexibility

Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.

Price time against savings

Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.

Search this routeHow to find cheap flightsExplore Tokyo

F.A.Q

  • About 11.5 to 12 hours to Tokyo and roughly 10 hours back to LA.