Typical prices in USD
Los Angeles (LAX) → Tokyo San Francisco (SFO) → Tokyo New York (JFK) → Tokyo
All prices in U.S. dollars (USD). Ranges reflect typical fares outside holiday peaks; live prices in the comparison.
Good to know
Avoid cherry blossom peak pricing
Late March–mid April and Golden Week (early May) are Japan's priciest weeks. January–early March and late October–November fly far cheaper.
Haneda beats Narita
HND is 30 minutes from central Tokyo vs. 60–90 for NRT. If fares are close, Haneda wins on total travel time.
Quick facts
| Flight time LAX → HND | approx. 11 h 45 min |
| Cheapest months | Jan–early Mar, late Oct–Nov |
| Typical round trip (West Coast) | |
| Entry | U.S. passport, no visa up to 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from the U.S. to Tokyo?
Cherry blossom season and Golden Week push fares 40–60% higher.
Is ZIPAIR worth it for the Pacific crossing?
ZIPAIR flies new 787s with modern seats, but the base fare excludes bags, meals and seat selection. For light packers it's often the cheapest way across the Pacific by a few hundred dollars – just compare the all-in total.
Narita or Haneda?
Haneda (HND) is far closer to central Tokyo and now handles most U.S. nonstops.