LAX to Asia: Nonstop Flights, Airlines & Tips
Nonstop from LAX
Airlines ↓Westbound times; flights home are 1–3 hours shorter.
Routes and Airlines
| To | Nonstop airlines | Time | Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) | ANA, JAL, American, Delta, United | 11–12 h | HND |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) | ANA, JAL, United, Singapore Airlines, ZIPAIR | 11–12 h | NRT |
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) | JAL · United from 27 Mar 2027 | About 12 h | — |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) | Korean Air, Asiana, Air Premia | About 13 h | ICN |
| Taipei (TPE) | EVA Air, China Airlines, STARLUX | About 14 h | TPE |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | Cathay Pacific, United, Delta (since June 2026) | 15–16 h | HKG |
| Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines · Delta from 28 Mar 2027 | 14.5–15 h | — |
| Singapore (SIN) | Singapore Airlines | About 17 h | SIN |
| Bangkok, Saigon, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Bali | No nonstop — one stop via Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila or Singapore | — | BKK · KUL |
Checked November 2026. Airline line-ups from published schedules for autumn 2026; new routes start on the dates shown. Times are typical gate-to-gate and change with the winds.
Which Terminal?
| Asian airlines | Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) — shown as Terminal B on the LAX board |
|---|---|
| Delta, United, American | Often their own terminals — check your booking |
| Arrive | 3 hours before an international flight |
| By train | Metro K and C lines to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, then the free airport shuttle. The airport people mover is now expected in January 2027. LA transit map |
Busy and Quiet Weeks
| Busy | Usually quieter |
|---|---|
| June–August | Mid- to late January |
| Lunar New Year — 6 February 2027 | Late April (outside Japan’s Golden Week) |
| Japan cherry blossom, late March–early April | September–November (watch typhoon season) |
| Christmas–New Year; US Thanksgiving week | — |
Long-Haul Tips
- Night flights: many Asia departures leave LAX around midnight — eat first, sleep on board.
- Date line: westbound you lose a day; you land one or two calendar days later.
- Arrival forms: most countries now use online arrival cards — see the visa guides.
- Data on landing: install an eSIM before you leave home.
Plan
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