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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport flights:

• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; 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.

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

• Japan Airlines
• United Airlines
• ZIPAIR
• ANA

Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT).

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

• ZIPAIR: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,028 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to C$ 1,270 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 78–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ANA and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,191 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,375, a difference of C$ 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.

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 Narita Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo Narita Airport are Shinjuku Train Station, Ginza, and Akihabara Electric Town. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo Narita Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 9:57 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 4:27 am.

The flight takes about 11h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% below the route average of C$ 1,270. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport takes 11h 12m, covering 13,231 km.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 566, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines 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 Narita Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 80% on time
• Japan Airlines: 80% on time
• ANA: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 30m, compared with 15h 47m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 16h 24m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

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

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport range from C$ 1,028 to C$ 1,682, with an average of C$ 1,270 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,028 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Tokyo Narita Airport flights:

• • Japan Airlines
• • American Airlines