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$281+ Cheap flights from California to Japan

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 8/10. 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 California to Japan

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

Round-trip from

$624
(Jettzy)

One-way from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$938

Good round-trip deal

$578 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
From California to Japan
One-way flight from California to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Japan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Japan.

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

This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:10 pmSJC - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Wed 9/34:25 pmNRT - SJC
Nonstop9h 45mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/29$637
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop26h 25mAsiana Airlines
Sat 11/89:00 amNRT - SFO
1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/29$647
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.
Tue 8/195:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Fri 8/299:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/29$650
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:00 pmSFO - NRT
2 stops34h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 9/104:55 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$651
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop32h 00mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/231:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/29$653
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:00 pmSFO - HND
1 stop35h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 9/105:10 pmHND - SFO
1 stop31h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$665
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Tue 11/48:20 amLAX - NRT
1 stop15h 00mAir Canada
Wed 11/126:15 pmNRT - LAX
1 stop19h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$671
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:00 pmLAX - HND
1 stop31h 25mAsiana Airlines
Tue 11/181:30 amHND - LAX
1 stop31h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/28$672
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.
Wed 9/1710:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mZIPAIR
Wed 10/82:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/29$672
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:50 amLAX - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/22:55 pmNRT - LAX
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$675
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:30 pmLAX - HND
1 stop35h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 9/88:00 pmHND - LAX
1 stop30h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$676
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:30 pmLAX - NRT
2 stops33h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 9/33:00 pmNRT - LAX
2 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$677

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Japan 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 California to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseTokyo

SJC - NRT

SJCNRT

San Jose

Sat 9/13

12:10 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/20

4:25 pm-10:10 am

Nonstop9h 45m

$624

San JoseTokyo

SJC - NRT

SJCNRT

San Jose

Wed 1/14

6:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 1/27

6:15 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$633

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

11:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 11/10

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$647

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

5:20 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 8/29

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$650

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/10

4:55 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 10m

$651

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/23

1:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$653

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/10

5:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop31h 55m

$665

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - NRT

LAXNRT

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

10:50 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/8

2:35 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$672

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - HND

LAXHND

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

10:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/18

12:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$673

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - NRT

LAXNRT

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

10:35 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/30

5:15 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$674

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Best time to book a flight from California to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Japan

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Japan (average of $884). Flying from California to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 CA to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Japan. 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 California to Japan as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. 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 Japan. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from California to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is ZIPAIR, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $281. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from California to Japan for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Japan 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 California to Japan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Japan (average of $884). Flying from California to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 California to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Japan. 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
DeltaCheapest$117Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$147Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
ZIPAIRCheapest$395Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$486Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Korean AirCheapest$490Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$503Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$548Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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