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$356+ Cheap flights from Japan to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Japan to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$569
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$356
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$988

Good round-trip deal

$579 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
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Cheapest flights from Japan to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1912:25 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/267:00 amSFO - KIX
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$569
This Agoda.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Agoda.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/212:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/712:25 pmLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$590
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:05 pmKIX - LAX
1 stop33h 13mAir Canada
Sun 11/25:30 amLAX - KIX
1 stop18h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2911:55 amHND - LAX
Nonstop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/261:05 amLAX - HND
Nonstop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$644
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:35 amKIX - LAX
2 stops26h 35mAir China
Thu 9/411:25 pmLAX - KIX
2 stops29h 05mAir China
Deal found 7/29$646
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Tue 9/165:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/28$649
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/92:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Sun 10/1910:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 45mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/30$651
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/251:55 amHND - SFO
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:30 amSFO - HND
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$672
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:15 pmNRT - LAX
1 stop15h 14mAir Canada
Sat 11/152:10 pmLAX - NRT
1 stop33h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$674
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:55 pmNRT - LAX
1 stop21h 05mXiamenAir
Tue 9/1611:55 pmLAX - NRT
1 stop21h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/30$683
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Thu 8/283:50 pmHND - ONT
1 stop17h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/101:42 pmONT - HND
1 stop32h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$688
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Thu 8/284:30 pmNRT - ONT
1 stop16h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/101:42 pmONT - NRT
1 stop32h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$689

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Japan to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Japan

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 9/19

12:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops34h 20m

$569

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Sun 9/21

2:35 pm-8:50 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

12:25 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$590

OsakaLos Angeles

KIX - LAX

KIXLAX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 9/23

6:05 pm-11:18 am

1 stop33h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$643

TokyoLos Angeles

HND - LAX

HNDLAX

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/29

11:55 am-6:00 am

Nonstop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

1:05 am-5:05 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$644

OsakaLos Angeles

KIX - LAX

KIXLAX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 8/28

9:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

11:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$646

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Tue 9/9

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

5:20 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

$649

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/9

2:35 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

10:25 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

$651

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Thu 11/6

6:15 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop15h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

2:10 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$674

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/4

2:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

11:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$683

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 8/28

3:50 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Ontario

Wed 9/10

1:42 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 13m

$688

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Japan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Japan to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to California (average of $246). Flying from Japan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JP to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Japan to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Japan to California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air, and Korean Air from Japan to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews

Food

8.8

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews

Food

8.8

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews

Food

8.8

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews

Food

8.8

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews

Food

8.8

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
199 reviews

Food

8.8

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Japan to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for ZIPAIR. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $356. Users have also found prices from $363 and $371 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Japan to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Japan to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Japan to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Japan to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Japan to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to California (average of $246). Flying from Japan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Japan to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Japan to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$380Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$422Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$426Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$518Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$561Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$562Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$644Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$691Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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