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frontpage Posted by serra | Staff • Sep 11, 2024
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RT Nonstop Flight on American Airlines: Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Osaka, Japan (KIX)

(Travel Jan - May 2025)

$853

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American Airlines is offering Roundtrip Nonstop Flights from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Osaka, Japan (KIX) available from $853 for Basic Economy Class. Travel from January 16, 2025 though May 2025.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for sharing this deal.
  • Note: There is no seat selection, no change and no free checked bag, these fares only allow a personal item and a carry-on bag.
Travel Availability (subject to change):
  • Departs LAX:
    • Jan 16, 18-20, 22-23, 25-27, 29-30; Feb 1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 12-13, 15-17, 19-20, 22-24, 26-27; March 1-3, 5-6; April 14, 16-17, 19-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30; May 1, 3-5, 7-8, 10-12, 14-15, 17-19, 21-22, 24
  • Returns:
    • Widely available with returns primarily on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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American Airlines is offering Roundtrip Nonstop Flights from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Osaka, Japan (KIX) available from $853 for Basic Economy Class. Travel from January 16, 2025 though May 2025.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for sharing this deal.
  • Note: There is no seat selection, no change and no free checked bag, these fares only allow a personal item and a carry-on bag.
Travel Availability (subject to change):
  • Departs LAX:
    • Jan 16, 18-20, 22-23, 25-27, 29-30; Feb 1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 12-13, 15-17, 19-20, 22-24, 26-27; March 1-3, 5-6; April 14, 16-17, 19-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30; May 1, 3-5, 7-8, 10-12, 14-15, 17-19, 21-22, 24
  • Returns:
    • Widely available with returns primarily on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Want to see more travel deals? Click here or here. Disclaimer: List price is an estimate and subject to fluctuate based on air carrier/hotel location, flight times/season or travel dates.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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highly recommend everyone visit Japan once in their life.

because once you go once, you can't stop going back.
a few things:

flights are found on Google - either ~$853 via AA or $861 via JAL direct
if I book via JAL, I can select seats
important: the flight is via 787 with "JAL Sky Wider" seats, 2-4-2 config in an aircraft that normally seats 3-3-3, so you get wider seats (more info: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter...ider.html)
also important: the fare on JAL allow me to check 2 bags.

not sure where the whole "fares only allow personal item/carry on" part comes from. for $8 extra I'll gladly pay to have 2 checked bags per person.
I understand Cherry Blossom is highly sought after, but remember that most of the tourist places are crazy crowded along with buses/trains and hotels are expensive.

My personal opinion is (if you wish to explore Japan), go during NON-cherry-blossom season.

We went in May of this year for 2 weeks and like others mentioned, it is AMAZING country.

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Sep 11, 2024
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bonuscow
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highly recommend everyone visit Japan once in their life.

because once you go once, you can't stop going back.
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hwada
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Quote from bonuscow :
highly recommend everyone visit Japan once in their life.

because once you go once, you can't stop going back.
Exactly, this.
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imadogg
Sep 11, 2024
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Quote from bonuscow :
highly recommend everyone visit Japan once in their life.

because once you go once, you can't stop going back.
My first trip was April 2023. My 4th trip is coming up in December
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cheapodeal
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank cheapodeal

I understand Cherry Blossom is highly sought after, but remember that most of the tourist places are crazy crowded along with buses/trains and hotels are expensive.

My personal opinion is (if you wish to explore Japan), go during NON-cherry-blossom season.

We went in May of this year for 2 weeks and like others mentioned, it is AMAZING country.
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yugioh2
Sep 11, 2024
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AA code-share flight on JAL metal. Even with basic economy, doesn't this would follow JAL's bag policy which is 2 free checked bags?
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Alucard400
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Quote from bonuscow :
highly recommend everyone visit Japan once in their life.

because once you go once, you can't stop going back.

I concur. I'm making my 4th trip next year in March. The people and the food are just amazing. Just do your best not to be rude/obnoxiouslaugh out loud
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Quote from cheapodeal :
I understand Cherry Blossom is highly sought after, but remember that most of the tourist places are crazy crowded along with buses/trains and hotels are expensive.

My personal opinion is (if you wish to explore Japan), go during NON-cherry-blossom season.

We went in May of this year for 2 weeks and like others mentioned, it is AMAZING country.
How's the weather in May?

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Exc3ll3nts
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Quote from yugioh2 :
AA code-share flight on JAL metal. Even with basic economy, doesn't this would follow JAL's bag policy which is 2 free checked bags?
I noticed the same thing too. It seems like AA is trying to pocket the free JAL luggage money. IMO, it is better to fly in one city (Osaka for example) and fly out in other city (Toyoko), so you save travel time and money on the train.
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cheapodeal
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Quote from TitaniusAnglesmith :
How's the weather in May?
We were there last week of May and first week of June.
Weather was quite pleasant in mid 70s.
No heat No humidity
Nights were very little cold.

And it was off-season. So it was not CRAZY crowded at all.
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bonuscow
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Quote from cheapodeal :
I understand Cherry Blossom is highly sought after, but remember that most of the tourist places are crazy crowded along with buses/trains and hotels are expensive.

My personal opinion is (if you wish to explore Japan), go during NON-cherry-blossom season.

We went in May of this year for 2 weeks and like others mentioned, it is AMAZING country.
Yep, and Golden Week.

My pick would be late Sept/Oct which has great weather and medium sized crowds.


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a few things:
  • flights are found on Google - either ~$853 via AA or $861 via JAL direct
  • if I book via JAL, I can select seats
  • important: the flight is via 787 with "JAL Sky Wider" seats, 2-4-2 config in an aircraft that normally seats 3-3-3, so you get wider seats (more info: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter...ider.html)
  • also important: the fare on JAL allow me to check 2 bags.
not sure where the whole "fares only allow personal item/carry on" part comes from. for $8 extra I'll gladly pay to have 2 checked bags per person.
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hrl0927
Sep 12, 2024
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I personally never really liked Osaka, It is cheaper than Tokyo, but that's kinda all it had as a city. If it was my first time in Japan, I'd only stay in Osaka for couple days maybe first day in and last day, and spend rest in Kyoto. If food is like only main stuff to consider, staying Osaka bit more would be fine cause it's like 20~30% cheaper compared to Tokyo. No matter how much I don't really like Osaka as a city, I still prefer that place more than most cities in States.

Also if you never been to Japan, stay away from any kind of western food (Italian, French etc) unless it's like high end. It's not really like authenticity bs, but it's just objectively not the best.
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imadogg
Sep 12, 2024
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Quote from mav1178 :
a few things:
  • flights are found on Google - either ~$853 via AA or $861 via JAL direct
  • if I book via JAL, I can select seats
  • important: the flight is via 787 with "JAL Sky Wider" seats, 2-4-2 config in an aircraft that normally seats 3-3-3, so you get wider seats (more info: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter...ider.html)
  • also important: the fare on JAL allow me to check 2 bags.
not sure where the whole "fares only allow personal item/carry on" part comes from. for $8 extra I'll gladly pay to have 2 checked bags per person.
Whoa this is great, thanks. Much better to book through JAL directly
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PlopPlop
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Dang I love Japan so much.
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Nice only a 7 hour delay ping this time

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