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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$562	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Wed, Feb 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $562
Cheapest one-way flight	$279	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 10 hr Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway	$562	ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $562
Cheapest business class flights	$2,414	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 39 hr Sun, Mar 22 — Sat, Apr 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $2,414

Fastest flight	9 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9 hr 10 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 Tokyo to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $540–730
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $860–1,050

Popular airlines from Tokyo to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $1,306

Typical price: $1,250–1,800

14 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - SFO Every day

76 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - SFO Every day
JAL

Nonstop

from $1,525

Typical price: $1,550–1,950

14 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - SFO Every day
ANA

Nonstop

from $1,578

Typical price: $1,550–2,050

14 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - SFO Every day
ZIPAIR Tokyo

Nonstop

from $562

Typical price: $620–1,400

7 weekly nonstop flights

NRT - SFO Every day
Delta

from $1,580

Typical price: $1,500–2,150

33 weekly connecting flights

HND - SFO Every day
Philippine Airlines

from $979

Typical price: $850–1,750

28 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 34 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 13 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 15 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 18 min 170 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tokyo to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $540 to $730.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $562. The cheapest one-way flight was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $279.

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

The cheapest United flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,306, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 21.
The cheapest JAL flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,525, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,578, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
The cheapest ZIPAIR Tokyo flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $562, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,580, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $979, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco starts at $562 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $279 and departs on Wed, Feb 4.

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

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco.
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 Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Tokyo to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. United flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco are:

JAL offers 14 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
ANA offers 14 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
ZIPAIR Tokyo offers 7 nonstop flights per week. ZIPAIR Tokyo flies from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 33 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Haneda Airport (HND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Philippine Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Philippine Airlines flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $562. The cheapest one-way flight was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $279.

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

The cheapest United flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,306, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 21.
The cheapest JAL flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,525, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,578, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
The cheapest ZIPAIR Tokyo flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $562, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,580, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $979, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.

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

There are 14 United direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JAL direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 ZIPAIR Tokyo direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Tokyo and San Francisco at price $562 is offered by ZIPAIR Tokyo from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tokyo and San Francisco start at $562 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 18 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, 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 Tokyo and San Francisco start at $2,414 from Sun, Mar 22 to Sat, Apr 4 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tokyo and San Francisco start at $562 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 18.

To book business class trips from Tokyo to San Francisco, 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 Tokyo and San Francisco starts at $562 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tokyo and San Francisco at price $562 is offered by ZIPAIR Tokyo from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco, 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.