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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Tokyo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tokyo

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SFO-HND
11h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
HND-SFO
9h 20mnonstop
American Airlines
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Alaska Airlines Logo
SFO-HND
11h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
HND-SFO
9h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines
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Japan Airlines Logo
SFO-HND
11h 10mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
HND-SFO
9h 40mnonstop
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Thai Airways Logo
SFO-NRT
11h 20mnonstop
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NRT-SFO
9h 15mnonstop
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ANA Logo
SFO-HND
11h 20mnonstop
ANA Logo
HND-SFO
9h 40mnonstop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
SFO-HND
11h 10mnonstop
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HND-SFO
9h 40mnonstop
Malaysia Airlines
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United Airlines Logo
SFO-HND
11h 20mnonstop
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HND-SFO
9h 55mnonstop
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SFO-NRT
11h 25mnonstop
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NRT-SFO
9h 05mnonstop
ZIPAIR
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Tokyo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Tokyo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Tokyo flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San Francisco to Tokyo cost ₪1,458 and was between San Francisco (SFO) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is ₪1,458.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is September, where tickets cost ₪2,684 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪4,304 and ₪3,959 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Tokyo 
Verified travelerFlew with ANASFO-HNDMar 2025
Compression socks are your friend. I wish I bought some to help me deal with the cramped seating.
TFlew with ZIPAIRSFO-NRTNov 2024
Haneda is closer to the city center, so fly there if you can. Zipair has by far the best rates, but try to book early and pick a seat so you’re not stuck in a middle seat.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

  • What is there to do to stay busy at San Francisco International Airport?

    To watch a movie or TV show, head to one of the InMotion Entertainment locations in San Francisco International Airport where you can rent a tablet or download a film directly onto your own personal device. If you’re interested in planes and the local region, visit the Flight Deck in Terminal 3, which contains touchscreen kiosks that allow travelers to learn about the airport’s history.

  • What dining options are there in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport?

    Gott's Roadside is a casual restaurant located in Boarding Area A of San Francisco International Airport and serves American-style food, such as hotdogs and fries. Mum Fresh is located near Boarding Area G and has a Vietnamese-inspired menu, with Pho noodle soup being one of their specialties.

  • Can I store my luggage at Haneda Airport?

    To store one or more of your suitcases in the International Terminal of Haneda Airport, go to the luggage storage desk in the Arrivals area. Rates range from 300 JPY to 800 JPY (approximately 3 USD to 7 USD) depending on the size of items, while coats can be stored for 200 JPY (approximately 2 USD).

  • Are there any indoor smoking areas at Narita International Airport?

    If you are a smoker, there are many indoor smoking rooms that you can go to in Narita International Airport. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 all of have a minimum of 5 smoking areas each, and nicotine-based products are allowed outside of each building, with ashtrays located in most of these areas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Tokyo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Tokyo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₪3,962 or less round-trip.
  • When browsing through flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, there are two possible airports where you can land. While Haneda Airport (HND) is a smaller choice that is close to the city center, Narita International Airport (NRT) is a larger option that services more flights from the US.
  • Interested in nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo rather than having a layover? Both United and American Airlines commonly service this route several times per day, and they often provide free checked bags, meals, and drinks for customers on their international flights.
  • If you would like to have a working cell phone during your time in Tokyo, go to the NTT Docomo store in Terminal 1 of Haneda Airport. In this shop, you can rent temporary cell phones, purchase international SIM cards, and buy accessories such as charging cords and cases.
  • For travelers who are veterans or active members of the military, visit the USO Lounge in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) while you are waiting to board your flight. Located in Terminal 1, this lounge provides free entry and features snacks, board games, televisions, and magazines.
  • To refresh after a long flight, rent a shower cubicle in Terminals 1 or 2 of Narita International Airport. These cubicles contain towels, toiletries, hair dryers, and vanities, and prices start at 1,030 JPY (approximately 9 USD) per half hour, with each additional 15m costing 520 JPY (approximately 4.50 USD).

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Tokyo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to Tokyo.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Tokyo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Tokyo

Monday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Tokyo to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Japan Airlines, +2 more

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