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$287+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/29:25 pm
NRT
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SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Mon 2/163:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/28$505
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/299:25 pm
NRT
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SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sun 2/13:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/49:25 pm
NRT
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SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Mon 2/93:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$515
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:45 pm
NRT
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LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Fri 1/309:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/28$520
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/12:45 pm
NRT
-
LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Mon 2/169:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/28$522
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:45 pm
NRT
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LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Tue 2/39:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$523
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/62:45 pm
NRT
-
LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Thu 2/199:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/28$524
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/122:45 pm
NRT
-
LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Mon 2/169:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/72:45 pm
NRT
-
LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Tue 2/109:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$528
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/139:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 2/213:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$530
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/12:45 pm
NRT
-
LAX
Nonstop9h 50m
ZIPAIR
Sat 2/79:35 am
LAX
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 50m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/27$532
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/109:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 2/213:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/28$532

Find flight deals from Japan to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$508
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$287
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$649

Good round-trip deal

$519 or less

Good one-way deal

$342 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tokyo (TYO)-Los Angeles flight deals.
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One-way flight from Japan to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Japan to California.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
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

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

8:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$564

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 2/11

4:25 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Ontario

Mon 2/16

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$568

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Ontario

Mon 2/16

1:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$569

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/10

4:45 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop17h 58m

Ontario

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$569

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/10

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

Ontario

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$570

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 2/26

4:25 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Ontario

Mon 3/2

1:45 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$591

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Fri 2/27

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

Ontario

Tue 3/3

1:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops56h 15m

$599

TokyoOntario

NRT - ONT

NRTONT

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/11

9:15 am-10:44 pm

2 stops30h 29m

Ontario

Sun 2/15

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$627

TokyoOntario

HND - ONT

HNDONT

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 5/6

4:20 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Ontario

Wed 7/8

5:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$649

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/3

6:30 pm-9:51 am

2 stops32h 21m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

4:52 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$664

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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 $170). Flying from Japan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 January 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Japan to California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Japan to California flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Delta, 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
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

NRT - YVR

I had difficulties to get my mileage number registered on my flights. I wasn’t able to put it in at JAL check-in counter or online checking-in. I had to call the customer service in Japan by wasting much time.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

NRT - YVR

I had difficulties to get my mileage number registered on my flights. I wasn’t able to put it in at JAL check-in counter or online checking-in. I had to call the customer service in Japan by wasting much time.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

NRT - YVR

I had difficulties to get my mileage number registered on my flights. I wasn’t able to put it in at JAL check-in counter or online checking-in. I had to call the customer service in Japan by wasting much time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

NRT - YVR

I had difficulties to get my mileage number registered on my flights. I wasn’t able to put it in at JAL check-in counter or online checking-in. I had to call the customer service in Japan by wasting much time.
ZIPAIR
7.4
Good
54 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

NRT - YVR

I had difficulties to get my mileage number registered on my flights. I wasn’t able to put it in at JAL check-in counter or online checking-in. I had to call the customer service in Japan by wasting much time.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

NRT - YVR

I had difficulties to get my mileage number registered on my flights. I wasn’t able to put it in at JAL check-in counter or online checking-in. I had to call the customer service in Japan by wasting much time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Japan to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Japan to California?

    Departing from Japan to California will take you 10h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5472 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 $259. Users have also found prices from $264 and $278 on Alaska Airlines 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 $170). Flying from Japan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$380Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$417Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$420Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ZIPAIRCheapest$479Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$518Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$562Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$585Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$611Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$618Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$682Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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