Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles is 11 hours 36 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 16 hours behind Tokyo, where Narita International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can select from 48 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from NRT to LAX is the 14:40 Zipair service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 18:40 with Singapore Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from NRT to Los Angeles. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles. Begin your journey at NRT and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles. Some of the most popular are:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from NRT to Los Angeles. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from Japan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
To get to NRT from central Tokyo, it takes about 58 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a handy hotel close to NRT? If you're catching an early flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles
294 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 567 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap tickets from NRT to Los Angeles by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As soon as your flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 34 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from NRT to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Los Angeles in May when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from NRT to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just two of the big attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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