This award fare prices at 110,000 United MileagePlus miles for a one-way business class ticket departing Los Angeles (LAX) on April 25, 2026, and arriving in Tokyo Narita (NRT). The cash portion is minimal at just $6 in taxes and fees.
For context, business class awards on this transpacific route typically run around 140,000 miles through United's dynamic pricing. This availability represents a solid discount of approximately 30,000 miles off the usual rate.
One important note: there's only one seat showing at this price. That makes this a better fit for solo travelers than families, but it's worth checking nearby dates to see if additional availability opens up.
April is a lovely time to visit Japan, landing right around the tail end of cherry blossom season in many regions. If your schedule has any flexibility, this could be a worthwhile redemption.
How to book
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