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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Tokyo to San Francisco.
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3:25 pm - 9:50 amHND-SFO
35h 25m1 stop
1:05 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-HND
35h 15m1 stop
$593Air China
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Fri, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 12
3:25 pm - 9:50 amHND-SFO
35h 25m1 stop
1:05 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-HND
35h 15m1 stop
$594Air China
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 12
9:25 pm - 1:40 pmNRT-SFO
9h 15mnonstop
4:40 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-NRT
11h 15mnonstop
$632ZIPAIR
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 18
9:25 pm - 2:40 pmNRT-SFO
9h 15mnonstop
4:40 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-NRT
11h 15mnonstop
$641ZIPAIR
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25
4:40 pm - 10:25 amNRT-SFO
33h 45m1 stop
4:35 pm - 2:50 pmSFO-NRT
30h 15m1 stop
$714Air Canada
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Tue, May 6 - Sat, May 24
4:40 pm - 5:44 pmNRT-SFO
41h 04m2 stops
1:05 pm - 2:50 pmSFO-NRT
33h 45m2 stops
$740Air Canada
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Wed, May 28 - Mon, Jun 2
3:35 pm - 6:50 pmNRT-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
12:10 am - 7:00 pmSFO-NRT
26h 50m1 stop
$876STARLUX Airlines
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Thu, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 18
1:40 pm - 6:50 pmNRT-SFO
22h 10m1 stop
12:10 am - 7:00 pmSFO-NRT
26h 50m1 stop
$884STARLUX Airlines
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Thu, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 18
7:45 pm - 11:58 pmHND-SFO
20h 13m1 stop
6:09 am - 3:55 pmSFO-HND
17h 46m1 stop
$898American Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Sep 24
8:25 pm - 5:14 pmHND-SFO
13h 49m1 stop
6:45 am - 3:05 pmSFO-HND
15h 20m1 stop
$945American Airlines
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Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tokyo to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Tokyo to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Tokyo to San Francisco cost $450 and was between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and San Francisco (SFO). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $450.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Tokyo to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tokyo, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $683 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,707 and $1,046 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $2,271 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tokyo to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Tokyo to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesHND-SFODec 2024
Get to the airport early because ground transportation to/from takes time and patience. Horribly crowded airport takes time to understand if one doesn’t understand Japanese language. Transfer time from previous flight was obviously not long enough and yet this was what booking service recommended
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SFONov 2024
This trip seemed shorter than I thought. Sleeping helps pass the time. Also take an aspirin and wear compression socks
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesNRT-SFOOct 2024
Procedures in Tokyo Narita airport are very efficient. Transportation to and from Tokyo is also efficient, economical, and available.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SFOOct 2024
Get a butt pillow for the long flight and a neck pillow to sleep comfortably
JohnjimyFlew with ANANRT-SFOAug 2024
If you have multiple carry-on. You may be subjected to have tags or have to pay, due to limited spaces. I was fortunate to have my bag under seat for take off. Other passengers decided to bring the whole room with them without me having space to put my backpack carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHND-SFOMar 2024
I have not flown other flights to Tokyo, so I have not much to add here. I did appreciate the option of a direct flight to your destination. Having to connect to another flight is at minimum a 2 hour add to your traveling time to an already long flight. Even though a connecting flight you have been more economical, the saved time will s worth the slightly extra cost to me.
RickFlew with United AirlinesHND-SFOMay 2024
Haneda Airport was most convenient for me. My friend lives in Chiba so Haneda was closer to drop me off. There was a monorail if coming by train, so that came be convenient too. Check in was a breeze and also ANA accepts luggage forwarding service from our hotel which made it more convenient too!
Verified travelerFlew with ANANRT-SFOMay 2024
Haneda airport now handles most of the international traffic. It's much closer to downtown Tokyo. Narita is 45-55 minutes out of town. Do online and complete you immigration documentation before your flight. Print the QR code and the machine will scan it along with your passport. Much faster.

FAQs for booking flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

  • How can I get from the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to my hotel?

    The most economical travel option is the Bart Rail or subway system. If you choose to ride the subway, it will take about 30min to get to a hotel in downtown San Francisco. The subway station at the airport is in the International Terminal. A taxi is another easy way to get to your hotel. The taxi stand or lane is outside of the arrival hall.

  • Where can I eat at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo?

    At the Haneda Airport (HND), there are restaurants where you can eat different types of cuisine. If you want Asian fare, there is a Shinshu soba noodle and a meat rice bowl shop. For Western fare, a burger shop and a branch of the Subway chain is here. If you're looking for a snack, the airport has an ice cream shop and a Starbucks coffee shop.

  • Are there any lounges at the Narita International Airport (NRT)?

    Yes, there is. You can relax and enjoy an array of amenities in one of the lounges. Some airlines such as Korean Air, United, and Emirates have lounges here for passengers to enjoy. There are also lounges hosted by credit card companies and other corporations including American Express, Orient Corporation, and GTN Epos card. If you don't qualify to enter any of these lounges, there are a couple that you can pay to enter.

  • Can I rent a car at the San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    Yes, you can rent a car at the San Francisco Airport. Several car rental agencies have offices at this airport including Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. To get to the rental car center, hop on the AirTrain and get off at the car rental center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco was $274 for a one-way ticket and $593 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tokyo and San Francisco?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Tokyo you will be using one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita. You will be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tokyo to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tokyo to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tokyo and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Tokyo to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, STARLUX Airlines or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are STARLUX Airlines and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,092 and an overall rating of 9.1, STARLUX Airlines is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,035 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Tokyo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Tokyo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Tokyo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tokyo to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $626 or less one-way and $1,028 or less round-trip.
  • There are two international airports in Tokyo. Haneda International Airport (HND) is conveniently located about 13 miles from the center of Tokyo. Its other airport, Narita International Airport (NRT), is close to the surrounding cities of Chiba and Funabashi.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite large. It has four terminals and 115 gates. You'll find it easy to get from one side of the airport to another because of its AirTrain, people mover system. The AirTrain goes from terminal to terminal, as well as to parking garages, the airport hotel, and the rental car center.
  • Although there are many direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, some will require a layover. You could switch planes at an airport in the United States such as the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Sea-Tac Airport (SEA), or the Honolulu Airport (HNL).
  • While you're at the San Francisco Airport (SFO), you can watch planes come and go. The airport has an outdoor observation deck on the roof of Terminal 2. This Sky Terrace also has comfortable seating so you can stay here for a while.
  • At the Narita Airport (NRT), you can be dropped off curbside outside of the terminal. There is also a covered shelter under which you can get dropped off to catch your flight to San Francisco. If you're flying out of Haneda Airport (HND), there is a designated drop-off lane for passengers who are getting dropped off.
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Prefer to fly direct from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tokyo to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Tokyo

Monday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Tokyo to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
ANAOverall score based on 836 reviews
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Seat width can be a bit wider. not nice that they charge extra for the window seats. online check in can be greatly improved. in other words, their online interface is bad.

8.0 ExcellentToru, Jan 2025NGO - NRT
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Seat width can be a bit wider. not nice that they charge extra for the window seats. online check in can be greatly improved. in other words, their online interface is bad.

Seat width can be a bit wider. not nice that they charge extra for the window seats.

I was very happy with my flight on ANA. The crew were excellent and very helpful throughout the flight. The food was also very good. The seats were comfortable and had excellent legroom. The headphone jack position was annoying, but that is a minor nitpick. The movie selection in the IFE was good, but the TV selection was lacking. Adding English subtitles to the Japanese movies and videos would have been very useful.

The cabin was hot. I was sweating during the whole trip.

Just okay. Staff is accomodating especially at the check in counter and gate. Boarding was just fine. Leg room was cramped at economy. No entertainment, wifi is so-so. Cola in can given by cup, but rest of can was not given. At least give the whole can.

What I noticed is that when customers or passengers are asleep, they are no longer given food.

Flight were late each leg of the trip, seats were narrow and uncomfortable. Food was delayed and poor quality. Overall a bad e perience. I complained and was offered no offset or compensation.

Flights were late on every leg of the trip. Seating was narrow and uncomfortable, and food was below average. I complained directly to the crew, and ANA, and was offered no offset or compensation.

I ask the crew to help me get my bag because I can't reached it she ignore me

ANA’s service was great, and the flight was nice and smooth . They gave us updates and checking in and boarding was smooth and easy .

Website from the 1990s, super frustrating customer support, inflight experience merely OK - more like United than e.g. Emirates

The seats are significantly more comfortable than US airlines and the staff are much friendlier. The food is also much better, as they are particularly accommodating to any dietary restrictions.

Could had been better if they include in their menu some western food.

They 7 seats in one row for Business class while most business class for other airlines are 4 seats in one row. the seat was narrow. the Toilet was so smell, dimming light, no water out of faucet. Terrible.

Difficult to access advanced check-in online. No way to understand why it wouldn’t work. Call center not answering. Email for answers took days to respond, Kind service at the airport and on the flight made up for disappointing service before flight.

Courteous and helpful employees. Comfortable seats and temperature of aircraft . Did not need squid in my salad but glad to have the menu information advising me of what it was

Everything was great, except the Wifi, but that's understandable.

Food was excellent, the crew was exceptionally friendly, and the seats were comfortable. Bathroom were also kept very clean and odor free.

They woke us up 2.5 hours before the flight was over? Why? If I'm on a long haul flight I want to sleep as much as possible. Also, didn't mention the mattress pads in business class so missed out on using those. The western meal of truffle, salmon pasta was the awful. Had a different fish dish on JAL that was great but that pasta was a mish-mash of too many random things that didn't make sense plus dry fish. Staff was friendly and helpful.

I loved Ryuichi Sakamoto's OPUS in the movie choice.

It would have been better if the airlines would of have the gate ready to go instead of waiting 30 minutes for the other airplane to take off

Friendly crew. One seat didn’t have a window and another no foot rest.

Free WiFi was much appreciated. The only choice for food being a pepperoni sandwich was disappointing.

Food can be more healthy instead of processed. Crew was friendly and courteous. Our flight time changed so they gave us extra comfort seats which was very nice.

Starlink is a big plus and great customer service - boarding agent and the flight attendants

Everyone great! Did not sitting behind the flight attendant jumpsuit. Nowhere to put my bag or feet.

The return flight was 1.5 hours behind. Also some passengers lost their luggage or was delayed.

Arrival was not good - waited on the tarmac after landing for nearly an hour

My only complaint with JetBlue is that they have Pepsi products instead of Coke and the snacks are not great. The crews are almost always outstanding, and their planes are fantastic

The food. It was nice having a meal provided, but I wasn't able to eat it.

Easy to board and fly, no frills. Yummy ramen on board.

It was for the most part a 10/10 they said they had entertainment options but all they had was old movies for streaming from the mid 2010’s so like 10 years ago

all good for a very budget flight - well priced and excellent service. Will fly again

Couple of the crew members were really nice and the rest are really rude and didn't help when we needed help, food was not worth it at all and most importantly there's no even entertainment system other than a very interruptive and slow internet and some movies.

I appreciate the economy price of the tickets. The long flight made the comfort level on the lower average side. Wi-Fi connection was not consistent but working. Overall, I would fly again with zip air but next time get the flat, premium seats with the amount of money I would save otherwise.

Comfortable seats and lucky no one was in middle seat. No water on the plane. Plane was on time and staff was fast.

You get what you pay for and nothing more. Wanted a cheap flight and that’s exactly what I got, though it’s human nature to wanting to feel like you got a good deal as well. There was none of that here. I was cheap and they were too. Got to my destination safely and that’s all that really matters.

Nice service. I wish it could provide hot water on the flight.

internet didn't work. No offer of drinks or snacks.

Flight was seamless. Free wifi helped pass the time. Food was okay, just make sure you pre order or pick something up from the airport

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Random carry-on baggage inspection before boarding for NO REASON. The crew kept talking loudly the entire time, making it impossible to rest. When I asked the crew for something, they said they would come back later but never did. It was an EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT and UNCOMFORTABLE flight.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

Great thanks - a whole row to myself. Good food but film selection not great.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

The flight was very smooth, crew were fantastic but food was lacking.

I liked the duration speed while in the air but that is is for positive things to say. The service was over 3 hours late, staff not very friendly (probably because they were also late to the destination), uncomfortable seats and disappointing food options

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