Originally Posted by
sooge_sj
If you are in YEG, I am not sure it makes sense to fly to LAX. Makes more sense to go through YVR. LAX to NRT is close to 3 hour longer than YVR to NRT.
Originally Posted by
5khours
I would do the non-stop from YYC on AC. They often have cheap J tickets or you could buy 3 across in Y if you don't have enough miles.
LAX wouldn't be a first choice. Do check options from YYC, YVR and even SEA to NRT. If Japan ends up not being your final destination, then maybe schedule a 2-day/night Tokyo stopover before continuing on to elsewhere in Asia. You should also perform your due diligence on type of aircraft being used on the flights under consideration, particularly for Y/Y+ class. Seatguru.com has a comparison chart tool that can be useful.