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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 11:43 am
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 3:58 am.

The flight takes about 11h 23m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo takes 11h 23m, covering 5,140 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tokyo range from $801 to $1,435, with an average of $1,025 over the past 12 months. Anything below $801 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $1,025 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $826 round-trip via Honolulu (HNL), compared to $1,027 for nonstop.

ANA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Japan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Tokyo flights are:

• ANA: 87% on time
• Japan Airlines: 84% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Tokyo flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, night flights for 14%, and evening flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Tokyo flights:

• Japan Airlines
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $410, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $19:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $13:

• IX Rental
• Yesaway
• Relax Rent A Car
• Times
• JDM Rent a car

Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Tokyo route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,009 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,192, a difference of $183.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Tokyo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• ANA
• Japan Airlines
• ZIPAIR

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 23m, compared with 15h 47m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 15h 58m via Calgary (YYC).

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (Japan Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Tokyo flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ZIPAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

InMotion Entertainment offers technology products and accessories. The Flight Deck in Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an interactive infotainment area focused on planes and the local region.

Yes, NRT has many indoor smoking rooms. Terminals 1 and 2 have 14 and 19 smoking areas, respectively. Smoking is prohibited inside and outside the passenger terminals except in designated smoking areas.