Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo (SFO - TYO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$639	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 12 hr Sun, Apr 26 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is currently $639
Cheapest one-way flight	$284	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 12 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is currently $284
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,040	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Tokyo is currently $1,040
Cheapest business class flights	$3,315	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 11 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is currently $3,315

Fastest flight	10 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo takes 10 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $560–920
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,350

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Tokyo

United

Nonstop

from $1,232

Typical price: $980–2,500

14 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - HND, NRT Every day

61 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HND, NRT Every day
JAL

Nonstop

from $1,240

Typical price: $1,000–2,800

14 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - HND, NRT Every day
ANA

Nonstop

from $1,247

Typical price: $990–2,600

14 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - HND, NRT Every day
ZIPAIR Tokyo

Nonstop

from $639

Typical price: $570–1,450

7 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - NRT Every day
Alaska

from $1,246

Typical price: $910–1,950

29 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HND, NRT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Philippine Airlines

from $1,283

Typical price: $890–2,300

28 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $560 to $920.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $639. The cheapest one-way flight was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $284.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,232, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest JAL flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,240, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest ANA flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,247, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest ZIPAIR Tokyo flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $639, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,246, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,283, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo starts at $639 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $284 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

10 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 61 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo are:

JAL offers 14 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
ANA offers 14 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
ZIPAIR Tokyo offers 7 nonstop flights per week. ZIPAIR Tokyo flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Alaska offers 29 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
Philippine Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Philippine Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Tokyo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $639. The cheapest one-way flight was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $284.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,232, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest JAL flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,240, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest ANA flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,247, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest ZIPAIR Tokyo flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $639, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,246, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is $1,283, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.

JAL, ANA, United and ZIPAIR Tokyo fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo.

There are 14 United direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JAL direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 ZIPAIR Tokyo direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Tokyo at price $1,040 is offered by ZIPAIR Tokyo from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

JAL, ANA, United and ZIPAIR Tokyo fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo.

There are 14 United direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JAL direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 ZIPAIR Tokyo direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tokyo start at $639 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 12 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tokyo start at $3,315 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 16 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Tokyo start at $639 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 12.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Tokyo starts at $1,040 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Tokyo at price $1,040 is offered by ZIPAIR Tokyo from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.