Travelling from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) leaving from here.
Around 11 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
With 31 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. ZIPAIR Tokyo operates the earliest flight at 10:25am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LAX to NRT is with Singapore Airlines at 2:20pm.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Los Angeles to NRT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like December, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
A good selection of airlines at LAX operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Some of the most well-known are:
Japan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LAX to NRT.
With an impressive 90.0% of services arriving as planned, Singapore Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to NRT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Los Angeles to NRT flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Pick up a Tokyo Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
From Tokyo Narita International Airport, central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport is 197 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 513 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Los Angeles to NRT by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). October is when most people visit Tokyo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in September.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to NRT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Ninomaru Garden.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, consider Toyohashi, about 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. Ueno Park, Yoshida Castle and Fukushima Park are among the biggest draws.