Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Okayama Airport (OKJ): what you need to know
Okayama is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to OKJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and OKJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport flight is $524. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,556. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to OKJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to OKJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Okayama Airport (OKJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OKJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Okayama Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, NIPPON Rent A Car or Toyota Rent A Car and discover more of Okayama and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Okayama Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to central Okayama
OKJ is located at Nichioji 県道61号線, Kita Ward.
From Okayama Airport, Okayama is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
May is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Okayama in March.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Okayama Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Okayama, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to OKJ in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Okayama has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. Around 145 kilometres east of Okayama, a visit to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 274 kilometres east of Okayama. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key reasons to visit.
