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$310+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FUK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Japan

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Thu 3/59:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/26$567
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/253:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 2/79:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/24$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/253:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 1/319:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/24$574
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/233:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Tue 3/109:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/26$575
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/43:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Thu 2/269:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/25$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/293:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 1/319:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/25$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/43:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Wed 2/189:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/23$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/53:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Wed 2/189:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/23$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/243:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 1/319:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/24$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/253:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sun 2/19:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/24$586
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/263:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Sat 1/319:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 1/26$587
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 4/2112:35 am
SFO
-
HND
1 stop27h 10m
China Southern
Mon 5/1110:45 am
HND
-
SFO
2 stops25h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/23$596

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$567
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$310
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$771

Good round-trip deal

$780 or less

Good one-way deal

$382 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Japan
One-way flight from San Francisco to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Japan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Japan.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Japan that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

11:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 35m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 4/23

11:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$701

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sun 5/17

5:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$712

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

7:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 3/11

2:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$719

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop17h 50m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 3/16

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$728

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:40 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 5/8

5:05 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop9h 25m

$733

San FranciscoKumamoto

SFO - KMJ

SFOKMJ

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

1:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops18h 05m

Kumamoto

Thu 4/30

8:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop17h 20m

$733

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

10:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 5/12

5:00 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop9h 35m

$737

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Okinawa Naha

Tue 3/17

6:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 25m

$738

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

10:25 am-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Fukuoka

Wed 4/29

11:45 am-10:35 am

1 stop14h 50m

$740

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Fukuoka

Tue 4/21

10:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop16h 05m

$746

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Japan

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Japan

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Japan (average of $152). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $631). 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 SFO to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 January 26, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Japan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Japan. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to Japan delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the last year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% 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 January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Japan, such as ANA, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Japan?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Japan.

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

    For as low as $733, Asiana Airlines can have you in Japan from San Francisco in 11h 20m. The distance between San Francisco and Japan is about 5109 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Japan are ZIPAIR ($268), Hawaiian Airlines ($288), and AIR PREMIA ($330).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Japan?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Japan (average of $152). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $631). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$157Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$330Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
WestJetCheapest$520Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ZIPAIRCheapest$527Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$561Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$607Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$644Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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