Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Take your pick of 49 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with ANA is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LAX to HND flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, so getting to Tokyo (and then seeing more of Japan!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) ranks as the top on-time carrier for LAX to HND flights, with 88.83% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and HND:
Beijing Capital Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
R 6,766 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Return flights start from R 13,617. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to HND by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near HND:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times to explore Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Haneda Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to HND in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.