Los Angeles to Narita (LAX–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAX–NRT is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Viva Macau, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,439 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZG Viva Macau | 14 | 788 | 10h35-11h15 | – | – | |
| NH All Nippon Airways Also: TG | 9 | 77L, 789 | 10h26-11h20 | Star Alliance | TG | |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: MH | 7 | 789 | 11h | Oneworld | MH | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 7 | 77W | 11h30 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 789 | 11h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 1 | 77X | 11h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 1 | 77L | 10h01 | 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 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | 14 |
| Flight time | 11h | 11h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – |
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 Viva Macau, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, China Airlines and Korean Air. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to NRT is about 11 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,439 miles (8,753 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).