What to know about flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

The distance between Tokyo and Los Angeles is approximately 8,805.34km. The average flight time between Tokyo and Los Angeles is 10 hours 2 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£258
ZIPAIR ZIPAIR TYO-LAX 10h 20m · Direct Sat, Sep 12
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Cheapest return
£471
ZIPAIR ZIPAIR TYO-LAX 10h 20m · Direct Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,805.34km
Flight distance
10h 2m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £258 and round-trip from £471. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles operate an average of 33 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 14.3% on-time departure rate and a 64.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Tokyo to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Tokyo to Los Angeles are ZIPAIR, American Airlines, and United Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. ZIPAIR offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tokyo to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Tokyo to Los Angeles Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

Average price of one-way tickets from Tokyo to Los Angeles booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, fares are lowest in February (£182) and highest in August (£322).

£322
£252
£182
£112
    Cheapest
  • £322
    Aug
  • £228
    Sep
  • £227
    Oct
  • £215
    Nov
  • £200
    Dec
  • £197
    Jan
  • £182
    Feb
  • £202
    Mar
  • £311
    Apr
  • £223
    May
  • £231
    Jun
  • £317
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

Average price of return tickets from Tokyo to Los Angeles booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, fares are lowest in February (£441) and highest in July (£980).

£980
£711
£441
£172
    Cheapest
  • £795
    Aug
  • £519
    Sep
  • £540
    Oct
  • £661
    Nov
  • £667
    Dec
  • £678
    Jan
  • £441
    Feb
  • £814
    Mar
  • £912
    Apr
  • £901
    May
  • £789
    Jun
  • £980
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

    Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £258 (for example, NRT–LAX on Sat, Sep 12). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, ZIPAIR offers fares from £471, departing on Fri, Sep 11 and returning on Wed, Sep 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: ZIPAIR American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Tokyo (TYO) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes an average of 10 hours 2 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 49 direct flights operate each week between Tokyo and Los Angeles. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AA026 (departure at 19:57)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Tokyo to Los Angeles on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Sep 12, with one-way fares from just £258.
    · Compare airlines. ZIPAIR currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Los Angeles.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles on September 22, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at £174.
  • Flights to Los Angeles can arrive at: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Ontario International Airport (ONT)Van Nuys Airport (VNY). The most common route connects Narita International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (NRT–LAX).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo is 17h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Tokyo to Los Angeles is £823. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Tokyo to Los Angeles is £1,215. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Tokyo and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • ZIPAIR, T'Way Air and WestJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from Tokyo to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.