Amazing Deal Alert: Los Angeles to Tokyo from $396 Round-Trip
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Tokyo is normally one of the most expensive cities in Asia to fly to, but if you book right now, you can score a heck of a deal. United and ANA are offering a combination of nonstop and one-stop service (via SFO) to Tokyo starting at just $396 round-trip. This is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen, especially on a great airline like ANA. Tickets are issued on United ticket stock, but are not searchable using Google Flights. To find the lowest price, use Priceline. Momondo is a good tool as well, which gives you the ability to search multiple OTAs. You may also be able to save a few more dollars by booking on StudentUniverse. We found availability on weekdays from September through December.
Airline: United and ANA
Route: Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT)
Cost: $396+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September - December 2016
Booking Link: Priceline
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are some examples of what you can book:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) for $399 Round-Trip in September:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) for $396 Round-Trip in October:
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