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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tokyo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tokyo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport, 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 San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport is September, where tickets cost C$ 1,164 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,117 and C$ 1,920 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Japan Airlines (3 flights per day), ANA (2 flights per day), and United Airlines (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Tokyo Narita Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport. They are: ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines and ZIPAIR. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with ZIPAIR at C$ 802. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at ZIPAIR.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Tokyo Narita Airport per day?

Each day, there are 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Tokyo Narita Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 04m. The most common departure time is 1:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 49 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 7.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Narita Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 11:40 am and will be landing in Tokyo Narita Airport at 2:50 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Tokyo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport jets off at 4:55 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Tokyo flights

  • Is there a hotel in SFO Airport if my flight gets delayed for a long time?

    Grand Hyatt is a luxurious on-site airport hotel located right by the airport's main entrance; the hotel has 351 soundproof rooms. If your flight gets delayed for more than a few hours, you can book an accommodation at this luxurious hotel.

  • Are their pet services available at SFO Airport?

    There are animal-relief areas available at the San Francisco airport, including drinking areas and garbage areas. Animals are also allowed in the AirTrains that transport travelers to their terminal. Be aware that escalators and walkways are not safe for animals, so make sure to carry your pet, walk with them, or transport them in a kennel. Use elevators when necessary.

  • How do I transfer to the terminals at SFO Airport?

    You can use AirTrain to get to your terminal at SFO. AirTrain provides a convenient train system for travelers to get from one terminal to the next. There are two lines that comprise SFO’s AirTrain system.

  • What services for traveling families are available at SFO Airport?

    There are customized airport concierge services that include meeting and assisting families who are arriving, departing, and connecting to another flight. There is also baggage assistance provided to traveling families. Car-seat rentals are also offered with the help of the Airport Travel Agency. Nurseries are available in Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, the International Terminal Main Hall, and the International Terminal's G gates at SFO Airport.

  • Which airlines provide flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    Japan Airlines, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines provide flights to Tokyo/Narita Airport. Furthermore, Japan Airlines and United Airlines provide non-stop flights to Narita Airport.

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

    American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Tokyo flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Tokyo flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Tokyo.

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

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

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

    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 Tokyo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Tokyo from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Tokyo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 437 or less one-way and C$ 952 or less round-trip.
  • You can book your parking at SFO Airport 2h in advance. For long-term parking, the rates are $2 per 15min or around $25 per 24h. For international and hourly parking, the cost is around $36 per 24h.
  • If you’re looking for a facility at SFO Airport in which to freshen up or even take a shower, you can find suitable facilities with showers called “Freshen Up!” They are located in the International Terminal on the Departures/ticketing level near Gates G1-G14.
  • If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax, meditate, or read in SFO Airport, you can visit the “Christian Science Reading Room,” which is located in Terminal 2 near the entrance to Gates C1-C11.
  • If you are waiting to board a flight at SFO with children, your children can visit three special children’s spots. The first is an interactive exploration area with weather exhibits, located in Terminal 3 near Gate F18. The second is another interactive play area in Terminal 2 near Gate D7 and Gate D15. The third is an interactive exploration area for children, featuring an artistic display of lighted circles and spiraling patterns (it’s called “Spirogyrate”); this children's area is in Terminal 3 near Gate E7.
  • For your convenience, Narita Airport (NRT) in Tokyo provides a luggage service, which allows you to have your baggage sent to a hotel or residence in advance. You can even have your baggage sent to the airport at the conclusion of your trip. All you have to do is contact the home-delivery counter at Narita Airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Tokyo Narita

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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Nonstop returns

Tokyo Narita 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Tokyo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
ZIPAIROverall score based on 30 reviews
5.7food
7.1crew
5.4entertainment
7.3boarding
7.1comfort
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentNancy, Apr. 2024SJC - NRT
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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

Internet connection very poor, means you can not even order items through their own shop.

Paid for business class lay flat seat. Significantly less comfortable than other carriers. No built in entertainment or WiFi. I barely saw flight attendants at all and they wanted to charge me for a bottle of water if i wanted more than what came with the meal (that i also paid extra for). Essentially you’re just paying for a slightly more comfortable seat than the rest of the plane and nothing else

Een prijsvechter, dus dat moet je ook verwachten. Voor alles moet je betalen. We hebben vooraf een maaltijd en een amenitiesset besteld. Die kregen we netjes uitgereikt aan boord. Het is BYOD voor het amusement tijdens de vlucht en dit werkte uitstekend. Geen trage wifi, helemaal niet. Alles kost geld, zelfs een flesje water. Misschien op langere vluchten wel gratis water, thee, koffie. Maar daarentegen mag je na de security je lege drinkflessen gewoon vullen en mee aan boord nemen

Wifi could have been better. Arrived 55 mins earlier than scheduled :)

Best part are two crying babies throughout the whole 11 hour trip

Clean and comfortable cabin. Friendly on board service. No vegetarian food options and movie options were very limited. Internet was very slow

I didn’t eat the food but there wasn’t an option. Seat was a little too small for me but everything else was great

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directAlaska Airlines
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directJapan Airlines
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directThai Airways
11h 10mSFO-NRT
directANA
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directMalaysia Airlines
11h 00mSFO-NRT
directUnited Airlines
11h 10mSFO-NRT
directZIPAIR
11h 10mSFO-NRT

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San Francisco - Tokyo Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Tokyo (NRT)Japan

Return flight deals:

Tokyo - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

C$ 6,465
C$ 3,742
C$ 495

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