Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) starts at 20,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on ANA, plus taxes and fees from $400.50. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT): ANA, JAL, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and Zipair Tokyo. The two airports are 5,439 miles (8,753 km) apart. ANA, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines are in Star Alliance and JAL is in oneworld. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle and more.
How many miles LAX to NRT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn ANA | 20,000–36,000 | $400.50–440.50 |
| Iberia ClubOn JAL | 24,000 | $386.60–848.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JAL | 24,000 | $5.60–215.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn JAL | 25,750 | $386.60–848.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn JAL | 27,000 | $390.60–610.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn ANA | 30,000 | $80.60–295.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn JAL | 33,500 | $5.60–345.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn JAL | 35,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn JAL | 37,500 | $25.60–65.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn JAL | 38,000 | $5.60–395.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn JAL | 40,000 | $414–643 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Singapore Airlines | 42,500–76,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to NRT
- ANAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- JALoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Singapore AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- Zipair TokyoNot in an alliance
Book LAX to NRT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks JAL, Singapore Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks JAL, United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks ANA, Singapore Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks JAL
- American AAdvantageBooks JAL
- British Airways ClubBooks JAL
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks JAL
- Finnair PlusBooks JAL
- Iberia ClubBooks JAL
- JAL Mileage BankBooks JAL
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks JAL
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks JAL
LAX to NRT with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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+1 - Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then JAL
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
+3+1 - Via Osaka (KIX)JAL and United Airlines, then Jetstar Japan and Peach Aviation
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Honolulu (HNL)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more, then JAL, ANA and 1 more+2
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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+10 - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China and United Airlines, then Hainan Airlines and Spring Japan
IJ - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+6 - Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Sichuan Airlines, then ANA and Air China3U
- Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more, then Aeromexico+1
LAX to NRT: common questions
How many miles does LAX to NRT cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on ANA, plus taxes and fees from $400.50. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (24,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and British Airways Club (25,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to NRT?
ANA (Star Alliance), JAL (oneworld), Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Zipair Tokyo fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT).
How far is Los Angeles from Tokyo by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT) are 5,439 miles (8,753 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to NRT award flights?
24 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 16 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
The most direct connections are through San Francisco (SFO), San Diego (SAN), Seattle (SEA), Las Vegas (LAS) and Vancouver (YVR). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.