How many flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 14.9% of flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo are non-stop. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed in the trailing 90 days was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How much do direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo typically cost about 4% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1431, while connecting flights had a median price of $1377. Direct flights represented approximately 15.1% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Q: How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

The direct flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo typically takes approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 8812 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, generally have a significantly longer median duration of 25 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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Los Angeles to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo, fares typically range from $1135–$1755, with a median of $1384. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo? The most affordable month to fly is August, with a median fare of $1225. Other cost-effective options include February and September, where median fares are $1306 and $1309 respectively.

Most itineraries for direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 14.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 11h 50m. This route covers a substantial distance of 8812 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Regular price: $594 - $1,492

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo is between 594 USD and 1492 USD. The current lowest deal is 630 USD with Viva Macau for travel from Dec 2-Dec 17.

now $630

Low $594

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The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo is August, with a median price of $1226. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1772. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,226

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,772

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Jul

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Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,039

$863

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,032

$863

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

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LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,039

$891

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

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LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,048

$894

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (HND)

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$860

$797

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Mon, Nov 2

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (HND)

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$793

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$1,039 → $863

17%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,032 → $863

16%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$961 → $793

17%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$853 → $696

18%

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Los Angeles - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to TYO are near the typical level, with a median price of $1384.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to TYO, with a median price of $1225.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 50m

Direct flights from LAX to TYO typically take 11h 50m. Connecting flights average 30h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 85.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

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Viva Macau offers direct deals from LAX to TYO, with 1 direct deal recently found.

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Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from LAX to TYO are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) is a major hub, offering many flight options to Tokyo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$621

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$588

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$849

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1568. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging around $1746. Prices for bookings made 60 or more days out also tended to be higher, with an average of $1711.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo is considered to be $1135 or less. The median price for this route was $1384. Travelers could expect to pay around $1755 for flights in the higher price range, reflecting the typical distribution of fares.

Across the trailing quarter, August typically offers some of the most affordable flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo, with a median price of $1225. February and September also historically present competitive prices, with median fares around $1306 and $1309 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1384, indicating these months are generally below the yearly average.

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Los Angeles to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Most itineraries for direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 14.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Regular price: $594 - $1,492

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo is between 594 USD and 1492 USD. The current lowest deal is 630 USD with Viva Macau for travel from Dec 2-Dec 17.

now $630

Low $594

High $1,492

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,226

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,772

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Singapore Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,039

$863

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,032

$863

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,039

$891

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT)

2GO

$1,048

$894

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (HND)

All Nippon Airways

$860

$797

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Tokyo

Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (HND)

All Nippon Airways

$961

$793

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$1,039 → $863

17%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,032 → $863

16%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$961 → $793

17%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$853 → $696

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Los Angeles - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to TYO are near the typical level, with a median price of $1384.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to TYO, with a median price of $1225.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 50m

Direct flights from LAX to TYO typically take 11h 50m. Connecting flights average 30h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 85.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau has direct deals

Viva Macau offers direct deals from LAX to TYO, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from LAX to TYO are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) is a major hub, offering many flight options to Tokyo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$621

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$588

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$849

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Los Angeles to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Los Angeles - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

August is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 11h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau has direct deals

Deals are frequent

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

How many flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

How much do direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Tokyo from other cities

Los Angeles to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo

Los Angeles - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

August is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 11h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau has direct deals

Deals are frequent

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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