Los Angeles to Narita (LAX–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–NRT is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,439 miles in approximately 10h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways | 8 | 77L, 789 | 11h51-12h | Star Alliance | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 789 | 11h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 7 | 77W | 10h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 789 | 11h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| ZG Zipair | 7 | 788 | 11h05 | – | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 1 | 77L | 11h50 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Narita from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→NRT | SAN→NRT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 47 | 4 |
| Flight time | 10h 22m | 11h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
LAX–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to NRT
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and Zipair. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to NRT ranges from 10 hours 22 minutes to 12 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,439 miles (8,753 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).