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

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 9:28 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 9:38 pm.

The flight takes about 11h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Tokyo takes 11h 18m, covering 5,171 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 Jose to Tokyo range from $677 to $1,118, with an average of $876 over the past 12 months. Anything below $677 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $876 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $801 round-trip and layover options via Honolulu (HNL) at $828.

ZIPAIR is the only airline operating San Jose to Tokyo flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $89–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from San Jose to Tokyo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $429.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Jose to Tokyo route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 05m.

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

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Jose to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $801 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,073, a difference of $272.

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

Only ZIPAIR operates flights between San Jose and Tokyo.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 02m, compared with 15h 11m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 15h 53m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Akihabara Electric Town and Kanda Myoujin Shrine. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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

• ZIPAIR: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

No, tourists with a U.S. passport do not need a visa for a short-term visit of up to 90 days when traveling from San Jose to Tokyo. A valid passport is required and immigration authorities may also ask for a return ticket or proof of onward travel upon arrival.

Yes, Delta offers active-duty military personnel free checked baggage and other benefits based on the reason for travel to Tokyo. The airline also allows military personnel traveling on active transfer orders to transport pets as checked baggage for a fee.

Yes, a flight booking can be changed or canceled, depending on the airline and ticket type. With Hawaiian Airlines, tickets can be canceled within 24 hours of booking for a full refund with no fees. This applies to bookings made at least seven days before scheduled departure.