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$258+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FUK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Sat 10/18
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$585
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$258
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$707

Good round-trip deal

$579 or less

Good one-way deal

$336 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Thu 9/259:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$585
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Sat 9/209:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$586
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop32h 00mAsiana Airlines
Tue 11/41:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/11$586
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/245:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Wed 10/89:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$587
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop30h 55mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/1812:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/10$587
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.
Tue 9/165:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Tue 9/309:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$588
This ezTravel 易遊網 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 ezTravel 易遊網 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Sun 9/219:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$589
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 9/155:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Fri 9/269:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/11$590
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.
Sun 9/145:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Thu 9/259:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/10$591
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop30h 55mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/121:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/10$591
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop25h 25mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/129:00 amNRT - SFO
1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/10$592
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.
Thu 11/1311:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop30h 55mAsiana Airlines
Sun 12/71:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/10$592

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Japan that are best for you.

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Fly to

Japan

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/19

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$612

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

11:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/23

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$612

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 2/6

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$612

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 2/27

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$612

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/5

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$612

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 3/4

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$612

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - NRT

LAXNRT

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 3/11

5:00 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$616

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/3

6:30 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$617

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - NRT

LAXNRT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 3/11

5:00 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$618

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - NRT

LAXNRT

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

10:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 3/4

5:30 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$620

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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 $902). Flying from California to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 September 11, 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.

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  • How long is the flight from California to Japan?

    Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to Japan in just under 16h. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 35m. California and Japan are separated by a distance of 5436 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $283. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and Philippine Airlines, 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 $902). Flying from California to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$147Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
ZIPAIRCheapest$395Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$486Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Korean AirCheapest$490Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$503Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$544Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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