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 flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

The direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles typically takes around 10 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 8754 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 20 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find favorable deals. The route consistently offers competitive pricing options for those looking to travel between these two cities.

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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. Since most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8754 km.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $754–$1746, with a median of $1241. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals 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 shows that May is 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 significant savings.

Most itineraries from Tokyo to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 22.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely have a layover on your journey, which contributes to the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Regular price: ¥68,544 - ¥119,280

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 68,544 to JPY 119,280. The current lowest deal is JPY 106,021 with Viva Macau, for travel from Feb 9-Feb 16.

now ¥106,021

Low ¥68,544

High ¥119,280

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

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Los Angeles

Tokyo (NRT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Viva Macau

¥149,951

¥107,258

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

2GO

¥182,303

¥153,623

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥184,158

¥158,723

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥165,419

¥158,723

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥157,795

¥158,723

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

¥184,664

¥159,341

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

¥184,786 → ¥129,513

30%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

¥185,294 → ¥130,904

29%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

¥183,469 → ¥152,850

17%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

¥181,641 → ¥152,850

16%

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Tokyo - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from TYO to LAX are above the typical level, with 5% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $557, followed by February and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight duration is 21h 45m.

Flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles typically take 21h 45m, classifying as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 22.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights.

Viva Macau is an airline offering direct flights on the Tokyo to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~¥122,992

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥123,003

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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

💸 Flights from ~¥135,341

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Oct 20

Los Angeles, United States

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Oct 18

Los Angeles, United States

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$16,398

$8,638

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Los Angeles, United States

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$5,512

$2,807

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2GO

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From NRT

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Oct 05

Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,440

$2,807

Save $2,633

2GO

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From NRT

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Oct 06

Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,518

$2,807

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2GO

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From NRT

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Oct 27

Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$17,816

$7,391

Save $10,425

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From NRT

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Oct 02

Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$16,343

$9,878

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From HND

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Los Angeles, United States

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$22,693

$12,044

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Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$21,870

$12,052

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From HND

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Dec 16

Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$21,380

$12,082

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From HND

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Los Angeles, United States

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$21,061

$12,091

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From HND

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Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$21,800

$12,112

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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 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was found to be around $939. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices increase to an average of $1380. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $1395, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be more favorable than very early bookings for this route across the trailing quarter.

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 was $1241. Prices typically ranged up to $1746 for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

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, with median prices of $676 and $685 respectively. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1241 for this route. These trends are based on data observed over a 270-day period.

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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: ¥68,544 - ¥119,280

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 68,544 to JPY 119,280. The current lowest deal is JPY 106,021 with Viva Macau, for travel from Feb 9-Feb 16.

now ¥106,021

Low ¥68,544

High ¥119,280

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

Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Los Angeles

Tokyo (NRT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Viva Macau

¥149,951

¥107,258

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

2GO

¥182,303

¥153,623

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥184,158

¥158,723

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥165,419

¥158,723

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

¥157,795

¥158,723

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Los Angeles

Tokyo (HND) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

¥184,664

¥159,341

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

¥184,786 → ¥129,513

30%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

¥185,294 → ¥130,904

29%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

¥183,469 → ¥152,850

17%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

¥181,641 → ¥152,850

16%

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 from TYO to LAX are above the typical level, with 5% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $557, followed by February and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight duration is 21h 45m.

Flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles typically take 21h 45m, classifying as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 22.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights.

Viva Macau is an airline offering direct flights on the Tokyo to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~¥122,992

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥123,003

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

94% AI deal score

$21,800

$12,112

Save $9,688

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

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 above the typical level.

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Median flight duration is 21h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Viva Macau offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are frequent.

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?

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

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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

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 above the typical level.

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Median flight duration is 21h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Viva Macau offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are frequent.

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

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

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