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$416+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Japan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HND
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Japan

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/247:15 am
SAN
-
NGO
2 stops20h 15m
ANA
Wed 12/97:20 am
NGO
-
SAN
2 stops23h 24m
ANA
Deal found 6/12$889
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/297:15 am
SAN
-
KIX
1 stop16h 30m
ANA
Tue 1/263:45 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops18h 44m
ANA
Deal found 6/12$890
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:20 am
SAN
-
NGO
2 stops19h 20m
ANA
Tue 11/172:00 pm
NGO
-
SAN
2 stops16h 44m
ANA
Deal found 6/10$891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/296:20 am
SAN
-
KIX
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 1/268:20 am
KIX
-
SAN
3 stops33h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$904
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:00 am
SAN
-
OKA
2 stops41h 05m
Korean Air
Wed 11/186:05 pm
OKA
-
SAN
2 stops37h 31m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/11$905
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:20 am
SAN
-
NGO
2 stops21h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 12/92:00 pm
NGO
-
SAN
2 stops17h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$909
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/247:00 am
SAN
-
NGO
2 stops36h 30m
Korean Air
Wed 12/99:00 am
NGO
-
SAN
2 stops22h 36m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/9$917
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/237:15 am
SAN
-
KIX
1 stop16h 30m
ANA
Mon 12/79:10 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops37h 19m
ANA
Deal found 6/10$922
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/194:55 pm
SAN
-
KIX
1 stop31h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 9/296:00 pm
KIX
-
SAN
1 stop14h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$957
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/194:55 pm
SAN
-
KIX
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/297:35 am
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$970
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:55 pm
SAN
-
NGO
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/298:20 am
NGO
-
SAN
2 stops23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/237:15 am
SAN
-
ITM
2 stops20h 05m
ANA
Mon 12/76:00 pm
ITM
-
SAN
2 stops16h 29m
ANA
Deal found 6/10$988

Find flight deals from San Diego to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$905
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$416
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,373

Good round-trip deal

$1,319 or less

Good one-way deal

$677 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
From San Diego to Japan
One-way flight from San Diego to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Japan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Japan.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Japan that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 11/23

6:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 12/7

11:55 am-2:36 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$1,020

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 7/12

6:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 7/22

4:55 pm-8:22 am

1 stop31h 27m

$1,084

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 8/30

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 9/3

4:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,091

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Tue 7/7

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 7/14

4:55 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$1,091

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Tue 9/1

5:01 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/15

4:20 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,093

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Tue 11/24

5:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/3

4:45 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$1,093

San DiegoOkinawa

SAN - OKA

SANOKA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

7:03 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 47m

Okinawa Naha

Thu 9/10

12:50 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$1,094

San DiegoOkinawa

SAN - OKA

SANOKA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

6:28 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops31h 27m

Okinawa Naha

Fri 9/11

10:55 am-1:44 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$1,097

San DiegoFukuoka

SAN - FUK

SANFUK

San Diego

Sat 9/5

3:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops50h 25m

Fukuoka

Wed 9/9

2:50 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$1,108

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 7/12

7:03 am-8:45 pm

2 stops21h 42m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 7/22

12:35 pm-10:11 am

2 stops37h 36m

$1,110

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Japan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Japan?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Japan (average of $179). Flying from San Diego to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $5,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to Japan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from San Diego to Japan delayed?

About 36% of weekly flights between San Diego and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Japan flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Japan flights?

Over the last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Japan?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Japan is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated June 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines,ANA, andAlaska Airlines from San Diego to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Japan?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Japan. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Japan?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Japan can take about 16h 35m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,084. There are 5833 mi between San Diego and Japan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Japan one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Japan are Delta ($353), United Airlines ($378), and ANA ($381).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Japan?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Japan?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Japan (average of $179). Flying from San Diego to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $5,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Diego to Japan

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$501Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$579Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$650Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$693Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$749Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$774Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$778Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$835Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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