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$286+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FUK
Mar 8 — Mar 151
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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 February 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/93:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Wed 2/259:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/4$587
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/213:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Wed 3/49:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/4$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/259:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/3$595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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
Sat 2/79:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/2$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 2/39:45 pm
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/109:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$599
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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
Thu 2/129:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/4$605
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/183:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Wed 2/259:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/4$606
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/93:40 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
ZIPAIR
Thu 3/59:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 2/4$607
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/39:45 pm
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/69:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/29:45 pm
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/69:25 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$610
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:20 am
SFO
-
OKA
1 stop27h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/128:25 pm
OKA
-
SFO
1 stop30h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3$624
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 9/2812:20 am
SFO
-
HND
1 stop21h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/84:20 pm
HND
-
SFO
1 stop22h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/2$630

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 February 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$589
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$286
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$782

Good round-trip deal

$787 or less

Good one-way deal

$383 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
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 ($141 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 February 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.

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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 February 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Japan that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Fukuoka

Tue 3/10

2:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$632

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Fukuoka

Wed 3/4

4:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop34h 15m

$634

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

9:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 3/11

3:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$636

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

12:20 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sun 5/17

4:10 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$638

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Fukuoka

Mon 4/13

2:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop36h 55m

$653

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sun 5/24

4:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop34h 45m

$654

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 4/21

12:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$751

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

11:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 5/14

1:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$751

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:42 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 18m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 3/19

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 29m

$761

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

8:42 am-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 18m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 3/13

6:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$761

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 February 6, 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 29% 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 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Japan flight should consider departing on Monday 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 12% 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 10% 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 February 6, 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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!

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 $632, Cathay Pacific can have you in Japan from San Francisco in 23h 25m. The distance between San Francisco and Japan is about 5647 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 ($267), 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 February 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$135Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$330Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$484Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
WestJetCheapest$520Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ZIPAIRCheapest$525Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$549Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$607Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$644Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
EVA AirCheapest$654Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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