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$280+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$485
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$280
(Jettzy)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$779

Good round-trip deal

$576 or less

Good one-way deal

$359 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 September 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/52:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1310:50 amLAX - NRT
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$485
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Mon 10/610:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 45mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/9$503
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 9/222:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mZIPAIR
Sun 10/510:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 45mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$510
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mZIPAIR
Mon 9/2910:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/9$511
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2710:50 amLAX - NRT
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$512
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/12:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/710:50 amLAX - NRT
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$514
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mZIPAIR
Mon 9/2910:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/11$517
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mZIPAIR
Wed 9/2410:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/9$519
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/12:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Mon 10/610:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 45mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/9$520
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mZIPAIR
Fri 9/2610:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/9$521
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/242:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop10h 15mZIPAIR
Fri 9/2610:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/9$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/157:45 pmHND - LAX
Nonstop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2012:45 amLAX - HND
Nonstop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$524

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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 September 11, 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

TokyoLos Angeles

HND - LAX

HNDLAX

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 2/9

5:35 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$566

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/28

4:45 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Ontario

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$568

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/28

4:45 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Ontario

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$568

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/28

4:45 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Ontario

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$568

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/26

4:25 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Ontario

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$568

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 1/27

4:25 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Ontario

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$568

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 1/23

4:25 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Ontario

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$568

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 1/26

4:25 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Ontario

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$568

TokyoSan Jose

NRT - SJC

NRTSJC

Tokyo Narita

Sun 10/5

4:25 pm-9:40 am

Nonstop9h 15m

San Jose

Wed 10/8

11:40 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$570

TokyoLos Angeles

HND - LAX

HNDLAX

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 11/21

4:50 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop23h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

7:59 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$643

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to California

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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 $325). 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and ZIPAIR 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,365 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
ZIPAIR
7.6
Good
49 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Japan to California?

    Departing from Japan to California will take you 9h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5139 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $296. Users have also found prices from $329 and $366 on American Airlines and United 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 $325). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$380Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$422Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$426Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$518Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$561Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$562Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$676Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$691Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$715Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$718Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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