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$283+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Japan

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SFO — FUK
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$548
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$283
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$793

Good round-trip deal

$726 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
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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 September 16, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/511:30 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop21h 30mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/193:20 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop16h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/15$548
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/2211:30 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop18h 45mAsiana Airlines
Thu 11/63:20 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop16h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/14$560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 12/411:30 pmSFO - NGO
1 stop24h 50mAsiana Airlines
Wed 12/1011:05 amNGO - SFO
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/14$565
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1911:30 pmSFO - CTS
1 stop20h 20mAsiana Airlines
Thu 10/301:00 pmCTS - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/14$573
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/145:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Sat 9/209:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/14$585
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Thu 11/2711:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop28h 25mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/810:50 amKIX - SFO
1 stop21h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/15$585
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/185:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Fri 9/269:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/15$586
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop30h 55mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/41:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/14$586
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop30h 55mAsiana Airlines
Thu 11/2012:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/14$587
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop29h 25mAsiana Airlines
Thu 11/610:50 amKIX - SFO
1 stop21h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/15$587
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop25h 25mAsiana Airlines
Tue 11/257:25 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop36h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/15$588
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Thu 11/2711:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop30h 55mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/41:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/14$588

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 12/10

11:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$565

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

11:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop19h 25m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 12/10

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$599

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop19h 25m

Okinawa Naha

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$599

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

11:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Fukuoka

Sat 12/13

3:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$607

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

11:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Fukuoka

Thu 12/18

3:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$607

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

11:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Fukuoka

Sat 12/13

3:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$607

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 2/13

6:30 pm-9:11 am

1 stop31h 41m

$624

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

7:57 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop29h 48m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 12/19

8:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$637

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 2/12

6:30 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$667

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

8:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 12/13

6:30 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$667

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Japan

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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 $899). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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.

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 September 16, 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
480 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
ZIPAIR
7.6
Good
49 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
963 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me

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 $624, Asiana Airlines can have you in Japan from San Francisco in 17h. 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 WestJet ($344), ZIPAIR ($428), and Philippine Airlines ($439).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Tokyo Narita or San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl, San Francisco - Tokyo Haneda is the most popular route 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Japan (average of $899). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$147Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$564Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$595Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$617Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$644Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$650Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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