Cheap flights from Sapporo to Los Angeles

Book as early as you can for December and for dates near school holidays, because the cheapest month listed can still tighten around Christmas. For the other months with dated fares, there is usually more time to compare connections and decide whether a low fare is worth a longer layover. December leads the price calendar, while October, November, January, February, March, April, June and July also carry fares; the quieter stretches often fall outside the main holiday peaks. If your dates are fixed around a festival or school break, lock them in sooner, and if they are flexible, check the price calendar across several weeks.

None of the listed options is nonstop, so every itinerary changes planes and the connection is part of the product. The named carriers are Starlux, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Jin Air, Eva Air, China Eastern Airlines and Air Premia, and they do not all sell the same kind of fare. Compare baggage, meals, seat selection and change rules on the exact fare before booking, because a lower base price can cost more once the extras you need are added. If you are travelling with checked bags or want flexibility, the fare with more included can be the better value even when its headline price is higher.

Arrange your entry permission, accommodation address and onward transport before you land, because Los Angeles International is large and arrivals can be busy. LAX is the airport named for this route, and it lies southwest of central Los Angeles; traffic into the city can be heavy, so leave margin if you have a timed booking. Common ways in include airport buses, rail connections, taxis and ride-hailing, plus rental cars, but the best choice depends on your neighbourhood and luggage. Check which terminal your flight uses and where your transport meets you, and allow extra time for immigration and baggage before heading into the city.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Los Angeles

3.9 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-08 (America/Los_Angeles)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether checked baggage, meals and seat selection are included in the fare or priced separately.
• Confirm that your ticket departs from New Chitose and arrives at Los Angeles International, even if another airport seems possible in either city.
• Compare connection times and whether the whole journey is sold as one ticket or separate tickets.
• Check entry requirements for the USA and have your accommodation details ready before departure.
• Look at dates around December and school holidays, and compare nearby days in the price calendar.
• Check your terminal and arrival transport, and allow extra time after landing.