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Among airlines operating Tokyo to Los Angeles flights:

• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

Flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually arrive at Los Angeles 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
• American 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 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 $704 return via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared with $1,220 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $98–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 5% 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 23% on the Tokyo to Los Angeles route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,135 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,459, a difference of $324. 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 to Los Angeles route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 47 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to Los Angeles flights, with 63% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 18%, Night flights for 18%, and Morning flights for 1%.

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 to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 10:32
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 07:07.

The flight takes about 10h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of $1,215. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles takes 10h 02m, covering 14,160 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 to Los Angeles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $652.

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

• ANA: 88% on time
• American Airlines: 86% on time
• United Airlines: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% 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 25m, compared to 16h 39m via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) and 17h 02m via Honolulu (HNL).

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo (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 to Los Angeles range from $938 to $1,707, with an average of $1,215 over the past 12 months. Anything below $938 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Tokyo to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.