This fare prices out at 110,000 United MileagePlus miles for a one-way business class ticket from LAX to NRT on July 14, 2026. The taxes and fees come in at just $6, making this a clean redemption without the carrier surcharges that can inflate award tickets on other routes.
For context, United business class awards to Tokyo typically run around 140,000 miles when dynamic pricing is factored in. At 110,000 miles, you're saving roughly 30,000 miles on what's normally a premium summer route to Japan.
One important note: there are only 2 seats available at this price. If you're traveling as a family or group, this particular fare won't cover everyone, but it could work well for a couple or for splitting up bookings across different dates.
July is peak travel season for Japan, so finding any business class availability at a below-average rate is worth a look if your dates are flexible and your MileagePlus balance is ready.
How to book
Search for award availability and book directly through United at united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search.