Cheap flights from California to Japan from $380

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Japan from California, with most prices found around $698. If you aren’t able to travel to Japan during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $712.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Japan from California is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $785. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to Japan on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $946. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to Japan from California in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $833 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Japan, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,074 per ticket.

Fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita for the best California - Japan flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Japan from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Japan for around $985 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Japan from California for as low as $929 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Japan flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Delta, United Airlines, and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Japan

ANA, Japan Airlines and ZIPAIR are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Japan from California according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Japan. Keep in mind that there are 22 different airlines that fly to Japan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of June 2026, there are 56 flights per day flying from California to Japan. The most common time of day flights depart is 1:00PM, with 59% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of June 2026, 396 flights take off from California and land in Japan each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.