Los Angeles to Tokyo (LAX–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAX–HND is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,476 miles in approximately 11h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 14 | 789 | 11h20-11h35 | Oneworld | AS | |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: AS, MH | 14 | 35K, 789 | 11h25-11h35 | Oneworld | AS, MH | |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 14 | 788, 789 | 11h40-11h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 8 | 78X | 11h20-11h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VN | 7 | 359 | 11h15 | SkyTeam | VN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→HND | HHR→HND | LGB→HND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | – | – |
| Flight time | 11h 25m | 1h 32m | 8h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
LAX–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to HND
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to HND is about 11 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,476 miles (8,812 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Seattle–Tacoma and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).