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Among airlines operating Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ZIPAIR
• Japan Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• United Airlines
• ANA

Flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Tokyo Narita (NRT) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ZIPAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $709 return via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared with $1,127 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $98–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and ANA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 7% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,058 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,315, a difference of $257. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 80% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 14:35 and lands at 00:33
• Latest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 05:33.

The flight takes about 9h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of $1,141. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles takes 9h 58m, covering 14,078 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $685, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ZIPAIR has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 81% on time
• ZIPAIR: 79% on time
• Singapore Airlines: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 12m, compared to 17h 58m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 18h 48m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo Narita Airport (Pacific Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Return flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Los Angeles range from $924 to $1,459, with an average of $1,141 over the past 12 months. Anything below $924 counts as a good deal.