How Many Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Miles from Los Angeles to Japan?
Also see: Japan → Los Angeles
Flying from Los Angeles to Japan with JAL Mileage Bank miles costs exactly the same as the reverse direction — JAL's award chart is bidirectional. The rates below apply whether you're departing from Los Angeles or from Japan.
Japan Airlines Award Chart — Los Angeles to Japan
JAL operates multiple daily nonstop flights between Japan and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Flights depart from Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND), and Osaka Kansai (KIX). Flying time is approximately 10–11 hours westbound and 12–13 hours eastbound.
| Cabin | Miles (each way) |
|---|---|
| Economy | 27,000 |
| Premium Economy | 40,000 |
| Business Class | 55,000 |
| First Class | 110,000 (low season) / 125,000 (regular) / 140,000 (high season) |
First class uses JAL's three-tier peak pricing. Low season covers shoulder months; high season includes summer (July–August), Golden Week, and year-end holidays.
Tips for Redeeming JAL Miles to Los Angeles to Japan
- 1LAX has the most JAL departure options of any North American city — you'll find the most flight times and the most premium cabin award availability here.
- 2The HND–LAX route uses JAL's newest aircraft with the Sky Suite business class cabin.
- 3Osaka (KIX)–Los Angeles flights are operated seasonally — check availability if you're departing from western Japan.
- 4JAL Business Class (Sky Suite on 777/A350, Sky Suite III on 787) features fully flat beds with direct aisle access — 55,000 miles each way is exceptional value for one of the best business class products in the sky.
- 5American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou all transfer to JAL Mileage Bank at 1:1.
- 6All JAL award flights must originate or end in Japan. You cannot use JAL miles for itineraries that don't touch Japan.
- 7Stopovers in Japan are permitted on international awards — you can add a Japan stay to your itinerary at no extra mileage cost.
- 8First class is only available on JAL's Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350 — not all flights on this route offer it. Check the aircraft type when searching.
- 9First class uses three-tier peak pricing: low season is cheapest; high season (summer, Golden Week, year-end) costs the most.
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