Statistics on Los Angeles -Tokyo flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Tokyo (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Tokyo from Los Angeles airport is $ 957 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 787 (in february) and $ 1161 (in june), which is a saving of $ 171 or a surplus of $ 205 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $795 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Tokyo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65429 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 787, saving $ 171 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 957). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1161).
Flight Los Angeles -Tokyo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 751 | $ 865 | good price |
| February | $ 699 | $ 787 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 845 | $ 970 | fair price |
| April | $ 908 | $ 1000 | fair price |
| May | $ 856 | $ 948 | fair price |
| June | $ 1035 | $ 1161 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 998 | $ 1128 | high price |
| August | $ 833 | $ 961 | fair price |
| September | $ 746 | $ 815 | good price |
| October | $ 749 | $ 838 | good price |
| November | $ 801 | $ 897 | fair price |
| December | $ 900 | $ 1111 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Tokyo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo range from $624 to $1419. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $624 to $681), 1% at the maximum price (from $1362 to $1419). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $795 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Tokyo flight
There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Tokyo airport: Viva Macau, Singapore Airlines, ANA, United, Japan Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Air Canada and Philippine Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 65429 flights analyzed in previous years, Viva Macau was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Tokyo route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Tokyo flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 143 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Tokyo flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a sunday may cost you an additional $40.
Top prices Los Angeles -Tokyo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 04-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 18-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 612 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 01-12 to 16-12-2025 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 06-01 to 29-01-2026 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 07-01 to 16-01-2026 | $ 629 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 14-01 to 27-01-2026 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 15-01 to 29-01-2026 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 02-02 to 25-02-2026 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 05-02 to 15-02-2026 | $ 629 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 19-02 to 23-02-2026 | $ 581 | direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Tokyo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Tokyo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Tokyo, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 899 $, which is a saving of 58 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (192 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Tokyo flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 830), 1 to 2 months ($ 837), 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 4 to 5 months ($ 837), 6 to 7 months ($ 862), 9 to 10 months ($ 847), 10 to 11 months ($ 833) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 646 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 739), 2 to 3 months ($ 681), 4 to 5 months ($ 759), 5 to 6 months ($ 748), 6 to 7 months ($ 723) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 869 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 907), 3 to 4 months ($ 897), 4 to 5 months ($ 900), 5 to 6 months ($ 918), 6 to 7 months ($ 881), 8 to 9 months ($ 894) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 889 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 983), 4 to 5 months ($ 904), 7 to 8 months ($ 993), 9 to 10 months ($ 981), 10 to 11 months ($ 987) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 840 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 941), 3 to 4 months ($ 885), 5 to 6 months ($ 854), 7 to 8 months ($ 944), 8 to 9 months ($ 938), 9 to 10 months ($ 928), 10 to 11 months ($ 901) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 972 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1065), 6 to 7 months ($ 977), 7 to 8 months ($ 1112), 8 to 9 months ($ 1142), 9 to 10 months ($ 1116), 10 to 11 months ($ 1105) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 949 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1087), 4 to 5 months ($ 1063), 5 to 6 months ($ 1004), 7 to 8 months ($ 1015), 8 to 9 months ($ 1128) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 823 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 959), 5 to 6 months ($ 904), 6 to 7 months ($ 850), 8 to 9 months ($ 851) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 809), 5 to 6 months ($ 784), 6 to 7 months ($ 751), 7 to 8 months ($ 734), 9 to 10 months ($ 769) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 755 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 804), 7 to 8 months ($ 778), 8 to 9 months ($ 765), 10 to 11 months ($ 798) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 754 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 852), 2 to 3 months ($ 821), 7 to 8 months ($ 881), 8 to 9 months ($ 869), 9 to 10 months ($ 823), 10 to 11 months ($ 837) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 915 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1042), 5 to 6 months ($ 1020), 6 to 7 months ($ 1094), 8 to 9 months ($ 1042), 9 to 10 months ($ 984), 10 to 11 months ($ 1011) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Tokyo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Los Angeles to Tokyo: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 818 $665 to $1120 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1419 $966 to $3243 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1094 $906 to $1619 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 999 $705 to $1692 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 753 $581 to $938 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 782 $641 to $980 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 732 $603 to $1006 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 849 $581 to $1231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 721 $580 to $1246 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 689 $580 to $904 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 812 $668 to $874 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!