How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Japan?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Japan. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Japan?

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Japan?

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What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Japan?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Flight from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport

TFlew with ZIPAIRSFO-NRTNov 2024

Haneda is closer to the city center, so fly there if you can. Zipair has by far the best rates, but try to book early and pick a seat so you’re not stuck in a middle seat.

GeoffFlew with Japan AirlinesSFO-NRTNov 2024

Fly JAL! No regrets - check-in, gate & flight experiences were flawless. Ticket prices for my last trip were just as low as ZipAir.

MartinFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-NRTSep 2024

Pay the extra money to fly the Japanese carriers, so worth it

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDOct 2024

If you are connecting to a domestic flight in Japan allow at least 2-3 hours between flights. Immigration at Haneda is very slow . They are now fingerprinting and photographing all international passengers. Doesn’t help if you used the Japan website for preclearance or not, same line either way.

GeorgeFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-KIXNov 2024

Select a different plane if possible. Seats were very uncomfortable.

TedFlew with American AirlinesSAN-NRTAug 2024

If you can fly JAL direct from San Diego to Tokyo, I would do it. The time you save with no layover or dealing with an unfamiliar airport more than makes up the difference in price. Once you fly direct, you'll understand!

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-KIXJul 2024

Enjoy the easy flight. Be prepared for the tram/train at Kansai.

HughFlew with Singapore AirlinesLAX-NRTJun 2024

Arrive early, have a small carry-on, maybe a large bottle of water.

Verified travelerFlew with ANASFO-HNDMar 2024

I remember Air France had really good boarding and entertaining flight instructions. My last ANA flight in October 2019 was also really good — with Singapore airlines. My only recommendation is for ANA to discontinue using UNITED airline jets and meal services. There are valid reasons why Americans don’t want to fly on UNITED for international flights.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDApr 2024

Get your seat ahead of time especially for elderly. Who need to get in and out of the seat to stretch.

greggacadFlew with ANALAX-NRTMay 2024

check in online, get all your papers or documents in order, for faster processing.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesSFO-NRTApr 2024

I don’t know. That was my first time with Japan Airlines. Every airlines has their flaws and I was just pointing out some concerns I’d noticed.

GaryFlew with ZIPAIRLAX-NRTMay 2024

It’s all about perspective at the end of the day.

supakyFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDMay 2024

Select another airline before choosing American Airlines if possible.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesLAX-HNDDec 2023

Japan airlines is one of the best On time of schedule boarding Arrived destination on time Crew and steward are polite and helpful

LuluFlew with Japan AirlinesSAN-NRTDec 2023

787 I was in was old and not as comfortable in business class

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Japan?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Japan.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Japan?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Japan?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Japan?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Everything you need to know for your flight to Japan

Cabin class types available on flights to California

First Class flights to Japanfrom $3,147

Business Class flights to Japanfrom $378

Prem Econ Class flights to Japanfrom $1,541

Economy Class flights to Japanfrom $501

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Flights from domestic origins to California

Flights from Burbank to Japanfrom $707

Flights from Fresno to Japanfrom $833

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Flights from Long Beach to Japanfrom $821

Flights from Los Angeles to Japanfrom $552

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Flights from Monterey to Japanfrom $837

Flights from Oakland to Japanfrom $733

Flights from Ontario to Japanfrom $752

Flights from Palm Springs to Japanfrom $795

Flights from Redding to Japanfrom $1,448

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Flights from Sacramento to Japanfrom $873

Flights from San Diego to Japanfrom $679

Flights from San Francisco to Japanfrom $522

Flights from San Jose to Japanfrom $599

Flights from San Luis Obispo to Japanfrom $953

Flights from Santa Ana to Japanfrom $697

Flights from Santa Barbara to Japanfrom $828

Flights from Santa Rosa to Japanfrom $976

Flights from Yosemite National Park to Japanfrom $800

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