Cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $826
ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 10 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Mon, Jul 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $826
Cheapest one-way flight $357
ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 10 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $357
Last-minute weekend getaway $974
ZIPAIR Tokyo Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $974
Cheapest business class flights $2,623
Philippine Airlines 1 stop 28 hr Sun, Apr 19 — Sat, May 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is currently $2,623
Fastest flight 9 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9 hr 15 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: $530–720
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $840–1,350

Popular airlines from Tokyo to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $1,368
    Typical price: $1,250–1,900
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    HND, NRT - SFO Every day
    69 weekly connecting flights
    HND, NRT - SFO Every day
  • JAL
    Nonstop
    from $1,554
    Typical price: $1,550–2,100
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    HND, NRT - SFO Every day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from $1,617
    Typical price: $1,550–2,100
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    HND, NRT - SFO Every day
  • ZIPAIR Tokyo
    Nonstop
    from $826
    Typical price: $610–1,400
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    NRT - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,613
    Typical price: $1,500–2,300
    34 weekly connecting flights
    HND - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $1,547
    Typical price: $880–1,900
    30 weekly connecting flights
    HND - SFO Every day

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

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

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 $530 to $720.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $826. The cheapest one-way flight was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $357.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,368, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,554, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,617, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest ZIPAIR Tokyo flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $826, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,613, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,547, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco starts at $826 from Mon, Jul 13 to Mon, Jul 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $357 and departs on Wed, May 13.
9 hr 15 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 69 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 34 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Haneda Airport (HND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 30 connecting flights per week. American flies from Haneda Airport (HND) 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 $826. The cheapest one-way flight was with ZIPAIR Tokyo from $357.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,368, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest JAL flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,554, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,617, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest ZIPAIR Tokyo flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $826, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,613, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,547, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
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 $974 is offered by ZIPAIR Tokyo from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
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 $826 from Mon, Jul 13 to Mon, Jul 27 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 $2,623 from Sun, Apr 19 to Sat, May 2 with Philippine Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tokyo and San Francisco start at $826 from Mon, Jul 13 to Mon, Jul 27.
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 $974 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tokyo and San Francisco at price $974 is offered by ZIPAIR Tokyo from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
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.

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