What percentage of Tokyo to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 22.4% of flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles has a duration of 10 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 8754 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 20 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

Historically, good prices on flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares, making it a favorable option for travelers seeking value. The availability of good prices has been a regular occurrence across the trailing 30 days.

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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 21h 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this long-haul route connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. The total distance covered is 8754 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $754–$1746, with a median of $1241. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles? The data indicates that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $557. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $676, and January, where the median fare is $685. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Most itineraries from Tokyo to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 22.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include a layover, the typical number of connections is 1. This means you should generally expect a connecting flight rather than a direct option when flying this route.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Regular price: ¥109,362 - ¥256,980

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles is JPY109,362 to JPY256,980. The current lowest deal is JPY107,957 with Viva Macau for travel from Aug 29-Aug 31.

now ¥107,957

Low ¥109,362

High ¥256,980

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $557. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1420. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥557

October

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,420

Jan

Feb

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

2GO

¥188,471

¥164,475

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

China Eastern Airlines

¥174,934

¥147,110

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

2GO

¥173,156

¥148,585

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

All Nippon Airways

¥173,156

¥141,213

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥184,428

¥188,229

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

2GO

¥182,912

¥133,186

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

¥182,912 → ¥133,186

27%

7 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 30

¥173,156 → ¥141,213

18%

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

¥174,934 → ¥147,110

16%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

¥173,156 → ¥148,585

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Tokyo - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $557.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 45m

The median flight duration from Tokyo to Los Angeles is 21 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77.6% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has offered direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Fly from Narita International for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$694

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$694

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$950

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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$5,713

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best prices for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $939. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1380. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out also showed higher average prices, around $1395.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles was considered to be $754 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1241. Prices could go as high as $1746 or more for the upper quartile of fares.

Historically, May has offered the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, with a median price of $557. February and January also presented more affordable options, showing median prices of $676 and $685 respectively. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for the route, which stood at $1241.

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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: ¥109,362 - ¥256,980

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles is JPY109,362 to JPY256,980. The current lowest deal is JPY107,957 with Viva Macau for travel from Aug 29-Aug 31.

now ¥107,957

Low ¥109,362

High ¥256,980

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥557

October

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,420

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec