transpacific · 11h 30m · 8,816 km
Los Angeles to Tokyo (NRT)
4 airlines · 4 aircraft ranked
In business class, Singapore's Business Class (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 7.6/10.In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 7.0/10.
Quick pick
Fly Singapore. It has 14 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (28" vs 21").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly JAL. It has 4 more inches of legroom and free Wi-Fi (paid on Singapore).
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly JAL. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on ANA).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Data verified June 2026
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- Most legroom: ANA (34"). Least: United (31"). That 3" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In business class, Singapore's Business Class (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 7.6/10.
- In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 7.0/10.
- In economy, JAL's Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.3/10.
- Singapore is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.1/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: ANA or JAL on LAX-NRT?
Sky Suite III (Japan Airlines, 787-9) beats ANA Business Staggered (ANA, 787-9) in business, scoring 7.4/10 vs 6. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in premium economy: ANA or JAL on LAX-NRT?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) dominates Premium Economy (ANA, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 7/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38". ANA fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: ANA or JAL on LAX-NRT?
Economy (ANA, 787-9) and Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 5.2 vs 5.3/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in business: ANA or Singapore on LAX-NRT?
Business Class (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) beats ANA Business Staggered (ANA, 787-9) in business, scoring 7.6/10 vs 6. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. ANA fights back on bedding.
Which is better in premium economy: ANA or Singapore on LAX-NRT?
Premium Economy (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Premium Economy (ANA, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. ANA fights back on entertainment.
Which is better in economy: ANA or Singapore on LAX-NRT?
Economy (ANA, 787-9) edges out Economy (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) in economy, scoring 5.2/10 vs 4.8. The deciding factor: 34" of pitch vs 32". Singapore Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in business: ANA or United on LAX-NRT?
Polaris Business (United Airlines, 787-9) beats ANA Business Staggered (ANA, 787-9) in business, scoring 7.2/10 vs 6. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. ANA fights back on bedding.
Which is better in premium economy: ANA or United on LAX-NRT?
Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-9) edges out Premium Economy (ANA, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.6. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. ANA fights back on seat width and entertainment.
Which is better in economy: ANA or United on LAX-NRT?
Economy (ANA, 787-9) edges out Economy (United Airlines, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.2/10 vs 4.8. The deciding factor: 34" of pitch vs 31". United Airlines fights back on seat width and wi-fi.
Which is better in business: JAL or Singapore on LAX-NRT?
Sky Suite III (Japan Airlines, 787-9) and Business Class (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in business: 7.4 vs 7.6/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 28"-wide seats vs 21" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: JAL or Singapore on LAX-NRT?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) beats Premium Economy (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) in premium economy, scoring 7/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38". Singapore Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: JAL or Singapore on LAX-NRT?
Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) edges out Economy (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) in economy, scoring 5.3/10 vs 4.8. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. Singapore Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in business: JAL or United on LAX-NRT?
Sky Suite III (Japan Airlines, 787-9) and Polaris Business (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in business: 7.4 vs 7.2/10. The biggest gap is bedding — mattress pad vs duvet — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: JAL or United on LAX-NRT?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) beats Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 7/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38".
Which is better in economy: JAL or United on LAX-NRT?
Economy (Japan Airlines, 787-9) edges out Economy (United Airlines, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.3/10 vs 4.8. The deciding factor: 33" of pitch vs 31". United Airlines fights back on power.
Which is better in business: Singapore or United on LAX-NRT?
Business Class (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Polaris Business (United Airlines, 787-9) in business, scoring 7.6/10 vs 7.2. The deciding factor: 28"-wide seats vs 21". United Airlines fights back on privacy.
Which is better in premium economy: Singapore or United on LAX-NRT?
Premium Economy (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) and Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.5/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: Singapore or United on LAX-NRT?
Economy (Singapore Airlines, 777-300ER) and Economy (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 4.8 vs 4.8/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
What are the best seats in ANA ANA Business Staggered on LAX-NRT?
Best: True window seats (A/K) in odd rows for maximum privacy with the stagger. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle with less privacy. Staggered 1-2-1 with direct aisle access. Safran Cirrus III lie-flat. 17-inch IFE. Nishikawa mattress pad and duvet. Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining. Not "The Room" — that's on the 777-300ER only (The Room FX for 787 launches Aug 2026).
What are the best seats in JAL Sky Suite III on LAX-NRT?
Best: Row 3 (all seats) and rows 9-10 window seats for privacy. Window seats (A/K) have stowable privacy partition creating semi-enclosed space. Avoid: Row 1 (galley noise/light directly in front). Row 10 is near the premium economy curtain. Staggered 2-2-2 with all-aisle-access. Collins Apex Suite with 74-inch bed and Airweave mattress pad. 23-inch non-touchscreen IFE. Sony noise-cancelling headphones. Window seats have the most privacy but slightly narrow entrance. Storage is limited across all seats. No pajamas on 787-9 (only on A350-1000). Free unlimited WiFi in business class (Panasonic Ku-band). Kaiseki or Western multi-course dining with dine-on-demand option.
What are the best seats in JAL Premium Economy on LAX-NRT?
Best: Rows 18-19 (sweet spot away from bulkhead and rear lavatories). Avoid: Row 17 is bulkhead — extra legroom but smaller 8.9-inch screen that must stow for takeoff/landing. Row 21 closest to rear lavatories. Cradle-style recline (seat pan slides forward). Sony noise-cancelling headphones provided. 1 hour free WiFi, additional time purchasable. Sakura Lounge access at NRT/HND/KIX/SFO. Champagne and premium beverage selection. Won Skytrax Best Premium Economy in Asia 2024-2025. Bulkhead row 17 has 8.9-inch screens vs 12.1-inch elsewhere.
What are the best seats in JAL Economy on LAX-NRT?
Best: Rows 45-46 (exit row, extra legroom). Window pairs (A/B or H/K) mean only one person to climb over vs 3-3-3 on other airlines. Avoid: Row 59 (last row — galley noise, potentially limited recline). Bulkhead seats have smaller 8.9-inch screens that stow for takeoff/landing. 8-abreast 2-4-2 layout gives ~1 inch wider seats than 9-abreast competitors on 787. 1 hour free WiFi, additional purchasable. Two meal services on long-haul with Sky Oasis self-serve snack bar between meals. Won Skytrax Best Economy Class Seat 2025. Exit row seats (rows 45-46) have extra legroom but may have limited or no recline and armrests may not lift. USB-A + AC power at every seat (no USB-C).
What are the best seats in Singapore First Class on LAX-NRT?
Best: Only 4 suites so all are excellent. Window suites 1A and 1F for maximum privacy. Avoid: Center pair 1D/1F slightly less private but works well for couples. 4 First Class open suites with 24-inch IFE screens. Book the Cook allows pre-ordering meals. 35-inch seat width is among the widest in the industry. Complimentary WiFi for First passengers.
What are the best seats in Singapore Business Class on LAX-NRT?
Best: Bulkhead row seats offer extra legroom. Window seats for maximum privacy. Avoid: Center pairs near galley partitions get more traffic noise. 48 seats in 1-2-1 staggered layout. 28-inch width is among the widest business class seats anywhere. The seat back flips forward to create the flat bed. Book the Cook available. Complimentary WiFi. KrisWorld IFE with 18-inch screen.
What are the best seats in Singapore Premium Economy on LAX-NRT?
Best: Window pairs for privacy. Front row for extra legroom. Avoid: Center block (4-abreast) is cramped. Last row limited recline. 28-seat premium economy. Same noise-cancelling headphones as business class. 13.3-inch IFE screen.
What are the best seats in Singapore Economy on LAX-NRT?
Best: Front rows of economy for quieter cabin. Exit rows for legroom. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories and galley. 184 economy seats in 9-abreast 3-3-3. 11.1-inch KrisWorld IFE. Shared USB power between seats.
What are the best seats in United Polaris Business on LAX-NRT?
Best: Row 11 in the 4-row mini-cabin is the most private and quiet row in United's entire fleet, far from galleys and lavatories. Odd-numbered window seats (A or L) in rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 offer a privacy cocoon. Couples should pick center pairs (D-E) in odd rows. Avoid: Even-numbered rows offer less foot room, problematic for taller passengers. Seats near the mid-cabin galley (between main and mini cabins) experience more noise and traffic. Row 12 is closest to premium economy. Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access from every seat. The mini-cabin (rows 9-12) is genuinely secluded and highly sought after. No privacy doors on this variant. Panasonic Ku-band WiFi; Starlink retrofit underway. 48-seat Polaris cabin is the standard long-haul 787-9 configuration.
What are the best seats in United Premium Plus on LAX-NRT?
Best: Row 20 bulkhead has the most legroom, though it lacks under-seat storage during takeoff and landing. Window pairs (A-B and H-J) are best for couples on overnight flights. Avoid: Row 20 lacks under-seat storage. Center seats in the 3-abreast middle section (D-E-F) are least private for sleeping. Row 22 is closest to economy. Small 21-seat cabin in 3 rows. 2-3-2 layout is standard for Dreamliner premium economy. Complimentary meal service with premium wine selection. Separate meal and beverage service from economy. Adjustable headrests with wings for sleeping support.
What are the best seats in United Economy on LAX-NRT?
Best: Rows 35-38 are the forward economy rows, closest to the mid-cabin lavatory and away from the noisier rear. Window seats benefit from the 787 Dreamliner's larger electronically dimmable windows. Avoid: Row 57 (last row) has limited or no recline and sits right against the rear galley and lavatories. Rows 55-57 experience significant galley noise and crew traffic. Row 35 near the mid-cabin lavatory can be noisy. 9-abreast seating at 31-inch pitch is tight for long-haul flights. Complimentary meals on international routes. USB-A ports and AC outlets at every seat. The 787 Dreamliner cabin features higher humidity, lower cabin altitude, and larger windows than conventional aircraft, reducing jet lag.