Flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's chief entry points.
The average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Tokyo flight is 11 hours 45 minutes.
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
With 49 weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo with ANA at 00:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LAX to HND is with American Airlines at 23:40.
To ensure you make it on your Los Angeles to Tokyo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Going away during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo jetting out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Begin your trip at LAX and then touch down at Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Direct Los Angeles to Tokyo plane tickets are available from numerous airlines at LAX. Get on board with any of these:
We make it easy to book a Los Angeles to Tokyo flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
LAX is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Tokyo flight.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). After your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 1 hour.
After your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, settle in at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT will save you money.
You can find Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. April is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book a Los Angeles to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another essential stop in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.