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$321+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Japan

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SAN — FUK
janv. 11 — janv. 181
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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 décembre 12, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/3111:40 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mJapan Airlines
mer. 1/145:10 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop9h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$759
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/3111:40 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mJapan Airlines
mar. 1/205:10 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop9h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$760
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/316:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop15h 45mANA
mer. 1/144:45 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop13h 04mANA
Deal found 12/10$766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mer. 12/316:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/2010:55 pmHND - SAN
1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$779
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mer. 12/316:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
jeu. 1/225:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$780
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3011:40 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mJapan Airlines
mer. 1/145:10 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop9h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$784
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/3111:12 amSAN - HND
1 stop16h 58mUnited Airlines
jeu. 1/229:05 pmHND - SAN
1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/317:40 amSAN - NRT
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
ven. 1/235:35 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$787
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/316:30 amSAN - HND
1 stop14h 35mDelta
mer. 1/144:50 pmHND - SAN
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$787
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/3111:40 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mJapan Airlines
mer. 1/216:10 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop14h 19mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$788
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/316:30 amSAN - NRT
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
mer. 1/148:20 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops29h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$791
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/316:30 amSAN - HND
1 stop14h 35mDelta
mer. 1/214:50 pmHND - SAN
2 stops19h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/11$792

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 décembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$673
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$321
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,280

Good round-trip deal

$979 or less

Good one-way deal

$513 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
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From San Diego to Japan
One-way flight from San Diego to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Japan that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNagoya

SAN - NGO

SANNGO

San Diego

mar. 1/20

12:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

mar. 2/10

8:20 am-5:24 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$715

San DiegoSapporo

SAN - CTS

SANCTS

San Diego

lun. 1/12

6:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Sapporo Chitose

mer. 1/28

8:05 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops40h 03m

$727

San DiegoOkinawa

SAN - OKA

SANOKA

San Diego

mar. 1/13

11:40 am-10:40 am

2 stops30h 00m

Okinawa Naha

mar. 1/27

8:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 35m

$740

San DiegoNagoya

SAN - NGO

SANNGO

San Diego

mar. 1/20

11:40 am-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

mar. 2/10

2:30 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$743

San DiegoNagoya

SAN - NGO

SANNGO

San Diego

sam. 1/24

12:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

sam. 1/31

2:30 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$746

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

jeu. 1/22

6:15 am-7:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Osaka Itami

jeu. 1/29

8:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 35m

$763

San DiegoSapporo

SAN - CTS

SANCTS

San Diego

lun. 1/12

11:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop30h 10m

Sapporo Chitose

mer. 1/28

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop15h 05m

$766

San DiegoFukuoka

SAN - FUK

SANFUK

San Diego

mer. 2/18

11:05 am-8:25 am

2 stops28h 20m

Fukuoka

lun. 3/2

9:05 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$775

San DiegoOkinawa

SAN - OKA

SANOKA

San Diego

mar. 1/13

6:15 am-11:25 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Okinawa Naha

mar. 1/27

3:20 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$776

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

mer. 2/18

11:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

mer. 3/4

4:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop35h 15m

$777

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Japan (average of $348). Flying from San Diego to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 décembre 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from San Diego to Japan by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Japan. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Japan flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from San Diego to Japan delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between San Diego and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 34% of flights being delayed.

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 décembre 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Japan Airlines, and Alaska 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.
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support

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 28h 20m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $775. There are 6085 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 Alaska Airlines ($316), Delta ($366), and Japan Airlines ($371).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Japan (average of $348). Flying from San Diego to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Japan

Discover the top 8 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 décembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$579Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$614Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$717Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$758Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$770Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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