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The most economical travel option is the Bart Rail or subway system. If you choose to ride the subway, it will take about 30min to get to a hotel in downtown San Francisco. The subway station at the airport is in the International Terminal. A taxi is another easy way to get to your hotel. The taxi stand or lane is outside of the arrival hall.

At the Haneda Airport (HND), there are restaurants where you can eat different types of cuisine. If you want Asian fare, there is a Shinshu soba noodle and a meat rice bowl shop. For Western fare, a burger shop and a branch of the Subway chain is here. If you're looking for a snack, the airport has an ice cream shop and a Starbucks coffee shop.

Yes, there is. You can relax and enjoy an array of amenities in one of the lounges. Some airlines such as Korean Air, United, and Emirates have lounges here for passengers to enjoy. There are also lounges hosted by credit card companies and other corporations including American Express, Orient Corporation, and GTN Epos card. If you don't qualify to enter any of these lounges, there are a couple that you can pay to enter.

Yes, you can rent a car at the San Francisco Airport. Several car rental agencies have offices at this airport including Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. To get to the rental car center, hop on the AirTrain and get off at the car rental center.

Among airlines operating Tokyo 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 and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ANA
• United Airlines
• Japan Airlines
• ZIPAIR

Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ZIPAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Business Class is available on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,929 round-trip via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared to ₪3,051 for direct flights.

One-stop flights from Tokyo to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% 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 37% on the Tokyo to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₪2,773 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪4,358, a difference of ₪1,585. 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 to San Francisco route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to San Francisco flights, with 57% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and morning flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf 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 to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 01:20
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 08:25.

The flight takes about 9h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of ₪3,037. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9h 30m, covering 13,313 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.

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

• ANA: 81% on time
• United Airlines: 80% on time
• ZIPAIR: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% 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 Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 47m, compared with 16h 57m via Honolulu (HNL) and 17h 05m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo (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 ₪46 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco range from ₪2,263 to ₪4,564, with an average of ₪3,037 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪2,263 counts as a good deal.

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