What percentage of Tokyo to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.2% of flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common, and many travelers typically experience at least two stops when not flying direct.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

The direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles typically takes about 10 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 8754 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 21 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles have been about 46% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $2111, while connecting flights had a median price of $1443. Direct flights constituted approximately 10.2% of the total flights on this route. This price difference reflects the convenience and reduced travel time offered by direct services.

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Tokyo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Tokyo to Los Angeles takes about 10h 0m, including connecting itineraries. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a significant distance of 8754 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median connecting itinerary taking 24h 11m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $1072–$2041, with a median of $1458. Right now, fares are below the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $893. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $1148, and March, where the median fare is $1261.

Only 10.2% of recent fares from Tokyo to Los Angeles are for direct flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical connecting flight involving 2 stopovers. If you fly this route, you will likely have one or more connections.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Regular price: ¥80,364 - ¥230,176

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles is JPY 80,364 to JPY 230,176. The current lowest deal is JPY 101,083 with Viva Macau, for travel from Dec 17-Jan 14.

now ¥101,083

Low ¥80,364

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The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles is November, with a median price of $958. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1633. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from ¥958

July

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,633

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

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Mon, Oct 26

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Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

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¥165,286

¥145,667

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥155,145

¥146,608

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥167,194

¥146,608

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥165,400

¥146,608

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

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Tokyo (NRT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Korean Air

¥135,206

¥148,333

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

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Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥164,818

¥155,702

One-way

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2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

¥161,414 → ¥133,045

18%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

¥160,264 → ¥133,045

17%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

¥170,641 → ¥146,901

14%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

¥167,887 → ¥146,586

13%

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Tokyo - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to Los Angeles are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $893

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $893.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 0m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles is 10h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has historically offered direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport offers flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥97,640

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport provides another option for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥119,321

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles from Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥99,083

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative, offering easier navigation and shorter security lines than LAX.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥150,021

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $1527. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to around $1804, while waiting until 7-13 days out can result in an average price of $1975. Planning your trip within this recommended window can help secure a more favorable fare.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles has been considered to be around $1072. The median price for this route over the same period was $1458. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares falling below $2041. Aiming for a price at or below the good price threshold of $1072 can represent a significant saving.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $893. April also typically offers lower fares, with a median price of $1148. March has shown a median price of $1261, which is still below the annual median of $1458. Considering these months for your travel plans could lead to more economical flight options.

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Tokyo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Regular price: ¥80,364 - ¥230,176

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles is JPY 80,364 to JPY 230,176. The current lowest deal is JPY 101,083 with Viva Macau, for travel from Dec 17-Jan 14.

now ¥101,083

Low ¥80,364

High ¥230,176

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from ¥958

July

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,633

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥165,286

¥145,667

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥155,145

¥146,608

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥167,194

¥146,608

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥165,400

¥146,608

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Los Angeles

Tokyo (NRT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Korean Air

¥135,206

¥148,333

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥164,818

¥155,702

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

¥161,414 → ¥133,045

18%

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

¥160,264 → ¥133,045

17%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

¥170,641 → ¥146,901

14%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

¥167,887 → ¥146,586

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Tokyo - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to Los Angeles are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $893

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $893.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 0m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles is 10h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has historically offered direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport offers flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥97,640

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport provides another option for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥119,321

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles from Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥99,083

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative, offering easier navigation and shorter security lines than LAX.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Tokyo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Tokyo - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $893

Direct flights take 10h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Tokyo to Los Angeles flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

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

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Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Tokyo to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Tokyo - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $893

Direct flights take 10h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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