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$336+ Cheap flights from California to Japan

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Cheap flight deals from California to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$683
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$336
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$892

Good round-trip deal

$629 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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From California to Japan
One-way flight from California to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Japan.
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Cheapest flights from California to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:55 pmSNA - NRT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/273:50 pmNRT - SNA
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$683
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1911:35 amSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mANA
Wed 10/295:00 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mANA
Deal found 4/22$746
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2512:34 pmBUR - NRT
1 stop34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:25 pmNRT - BUR
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$746
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2710:15 amSFO - NRT
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/109:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$748
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:10 pmSFO - HND
1 stop17h 40mKorean Air
Mon 9/82:00 amHND - SFO
1 stop24h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 4/22$748
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:24 amONT - NRT
1 stop19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:30 amNRT - ONT
2 stops38h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$748
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop26h 45mAsiana Airlines
Tue 6/107:45 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop35h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/22$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop32h 00mAsiana Airlines
Thu 9/181:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/22$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:45 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Thu 5/229:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 4/22$750
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/251:05 amSFO - NRT
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/153:45 pmNRT - SFO
2 stops22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/22$753
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3012:50 pmLAX - HND
1 stop32h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/143:05 pmHND - LAX
1 stop21h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/21$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:48 pmLAX - NRT
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/72:35 pmNRT - LAX
Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$753

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaTokyo

SNA - NRT

SNANRT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/13

8:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 5/27

3:50 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$683

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

11:35 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/29

5:00 pm-10:15 am

Nonstop9h 15m

$746

BurbankTokyo

BUR - NRT

BURNRT

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 5/25

12:34 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 16m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 6/4

4:25 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$746

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/8

2:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 40m

$748

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/18

1:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$749

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/22

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$750

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

1:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 9/15

3:45 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$753

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 10/21

9:30 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$754

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - NRT

LAXNRT

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

10:25 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 5/14

2:35 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$754

Los AngelesTokyo

LAX - HND

LAXHND

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

12:25 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 5/6

10:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop40h 40m

$757

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Best time to book a flight from California to Japan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Japan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Japan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Japan (average of $866). Flying from California to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Japan as you normally would.

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air from California to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Japan one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $373. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and ZIPAIR, as they are both options that can get you from California to Japan for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Japan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Japan (average of $866). Flying from California to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$147Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ZIPAIRCheapest$395Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$484Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$486Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$490Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
WestJetCheapest$497Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China AirlinesCheapest$503Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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