This award availability is for travel on August 7, 2026, departing Los Angeles International Airport for Tokyo Narita. At 100,000 miles, you're saving roughly 40,000 miles compared to the typical rate of around 140,000 miles for business class on this transpacific route.
The taxes and fees on this booking come to just $6, which is about as low as you'll see for international premium cabin awards. That makes this a straightforward redemption without the sting of high surcharges that sometimes accompany business class tickets to Asia.
With only 4 seats showing as available, this could work well for a couple or a small family traveling together. August is peak summer travel season for Japan, so finding business class space at a discounted rate during this window is relatively uncommon.
If you're considering this trip, don't wait too long to decide. Award space at saver-level pricing during summer months tends to disappear quickly, and once these seats are gone, you'll likely be looking at the standard 140,000-mile rate or higher.
How to book
Search for award availability and book directly through United at: https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search