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$269+ 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — LAX
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 11/202:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Wed 12/39:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$506
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 12/52:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Sat 12/69:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$507
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Wed 12/319:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/28$508
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Thu 11/202:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Sat 12/69:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$512
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Sat 12/202:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Wed 12/319:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$514
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/232:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Sun 1/189:35 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$523
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Wed 12/319:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/28$524
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Tue 12/99:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/29$525
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Thu 11/202:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Thu 11/279:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$526
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/212:45 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 40mZIPAIR
Mon 12/89:25 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$529
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/49:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Thu 11/63:30 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 25mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/27$552
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/219:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Wed 12/313:30 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 25mZIPAIR
Deal found 10/28$554

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$269
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$738

Good round-trip deal

$526 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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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 October 29, 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

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Mon 1/26

5:30 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

11:05 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$599

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

$599

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Mon 12/22

5:30 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

11:05 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$599

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 1/27

4:25 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops37h 22m

Ontario

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$603

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/24

4:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$603

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 2/12

4:25 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Ontario

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$603

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Sun 1/25

9:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

9:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$616

TokyoLos Angeles

HND - LAX

HNDLAX

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 2/8

2:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

10:50 am-10:50 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$619

TokyoLos Angeles

NRT - LAX

NRTLAX

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/25

6:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

2:56 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 04m

$620

TokyoLos Angeles

HND - LAX

HNDLAX

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 2/13

5:35 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

10:10 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

$668

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to California (average of $179). Flying from Japan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $546). 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 October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Japan to California in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Japan to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Japan to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Japan to California flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines 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
1,596 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,596 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,596 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,388 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,596 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,001 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,596 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.4
Good
52 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,596 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,032 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,596 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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 10h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $366. Users have also found prices from $371 and $396 on United Airlines and WestJet, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to California (average of $179). Flying from Japan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $546). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$386Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$420Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$422Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$426Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$518Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$562Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$617Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$682Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$691Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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