$275+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to JapanExplore 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 November 26, 2025.
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 November 26, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cheap 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 November 26, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $569 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $275 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $883 |
Good round-trip deal | $726 or less |
Good one-way deal | $314 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNagoya
SFO - NGO
SFONGO
San Francisco
Thu 1/8
12:00 pm-12:35 pm
1 stop31h 35m
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
Wed 1/21
5:00 pm-9:00 am
1 stop33h 00m
San FranciscoOkinawa
SFO - OKA
SFOOKA
San Francisco
Tue 1/13
11:25 am-10:55 am
1 stop30h 30m
Okinawa Naha
Tue 1/20
11:55 am-4:05 pm
1 stop21h 10m
San FranciscoOkinawa
SFO - OKA
SFOOKA
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
11:25 am-7:20 pm
1 stop38h 55m
Okinawa Naha
Mon 3/9
8:15 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop18h 00m
San FranciscoSapporo
SFO - CTS
SFOCTS
San Francisco
Wed 1/14
9:45 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop27h 05m
Sapporo Chitose
Wed 1/21
4:00 pm-4:05 pm
1 stop41h 05m
San FranciscoSapporo
SFO - CTS
SFOCTS
San Francisco
Tue 2/10
11:25 am-3:55 pm
1 stop35h 30m
Sapporo Chitose
Sun 2/15
7:00 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop19h 15m
San FranciscoSapporo
SFO - CTS
SFOCTS
San Francisco
Mon 1/12
11:25 am-3:55 pm
1 stop35h 30m
Sapporo Chitose
Mon 1/19
5:05 pm-4:05 pm
1 stop40h 00m
San FranciscoNagoya
SFO - NGO
SFONGO
San Francisco
Tue 2/3
3:40 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop34h 00m
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
Fri 2/13
2:00 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop16h 40m
San FranciscoTokyo
SFO - NRT
SFONRT
San Francisco
Tue 1/13
6:18 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop28h 42m
Tokyo Narita
Wed 1/21
6:30 pm-3:50 pm
1 stop14h 20m
San FranciscoTokyo
SFO - NRT
SFONRT
San Francisco
Sat 1/10
6:18 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop28h 42m
Tokyo Narita
Tue 1/20
6:30 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop21h 33m
San FranciscoNagoya
SFO - NGO
SFONGO
San Francisco
Tue 2/24
8:31 am-7:45 pm
2 stops18h 14m
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
Wed 3/11
2:00 pm-3:35 pm
2 stops17h 35m
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.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Japan (average of $84). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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 November 26, 2025.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 3% 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 December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Japan flight should consider departing on Sunday 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 135 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, Atlas Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as 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 November 26, 2025.
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.
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Julie,Sep 2025
CGK - HND
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Julie,Sep 2025
CGK - HND
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Julie,Sep 2025
CGK - HND
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Julie,Sep 2025
CGK - HND
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Julie,Sep 2025
CGK - HND
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Overall
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Entertainment
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Reviews
Julie,Sep 2025
CGK - HND
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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 November 26, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$117 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$364 | Average$1,055 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$487 | Average$868 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$560 | Average$900 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$561 | Average$807 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$617 | Average$1,036 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$644 | Average$758 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$650 | Average$1,031 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$654 | Average$755 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$674 | Average$1,291 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |