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Among airlines operating Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Japan Airlines
• United Airlines
• ZIPAIR
• ANA

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

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 Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 886 round-trip via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared to C$ 1,278 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 67–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 Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 13% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,071 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,424, a difference of C$ 353. 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 Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 2:19 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 6:54 am.

The flight takes about 9h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 11% above the route average of C$ 1,287. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco takes 9h 24m, 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 Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 781, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

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

• United Airlines: 82% on time
• ANA: 77% on time
• ZIPAIR: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

Night 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 Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 05m, compared with 21h 17m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 21h 40m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

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

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 987 to C$ 1,689, with an average of C$ 1,287 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 987 counts as a good deal.

Japan Airlines is the only airline on the Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.