This fare prices out at 110,000 United MileagePlus miles for a one-way business class ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on October 3, 2026. The cash component 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. That makes this a savings of roughly 30,000 miles, or about 21% off the going rate. October is also a pleasant time to visit Japan, with mild temperatures and fall foliage beginning to appear.
One important caveat: only one seat is showing as available at this price. That limits this deal to solo travelers or those willing to book a companion separately, possibly at a higher rate or on a different date.
If you have United MileagePlus miles sitting in your account and flexibility for early October travel, this is a straightforward way to fly up front to Tokyo without paying the premium prices United often charges on popular Pacific routes.
How to book
Search for award availability and book directly through United at: https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/united-awards/search