Travelling from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport (NRT) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
11 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Los Angeles to Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
With 32 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is the most popular route. ZIPAIR Tokyo operates the earliest flight at 10:25am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LAX to NRT is with Singapore Airlines at 2:20pm.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to NRT.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport (NRT) can be booked from here.
A variety of airlines at LAX operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport. Some of the most well-known are:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LAX and NRT is JAL.
Singapore Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 90.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to NRT departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to NRT flight:
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Reserve a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport (NRT)
R 4,167 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,270. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Los Angeles to NRT, book your ticket five months before your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Los Angeles to Narita International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Tokyo. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport (NRT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to NRT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Narita International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel about 322 kilometres west to Nagoya to check off its must-visit sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Japan, head for Shizuoka, about 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine are key reasons to visit.