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$383+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$644
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$383
(ZIPAIR)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,037

Good round-trip deal

$789 or less

Good one-way deal

$385 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 July 3, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 9/2911:30 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop28h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 10/2211:30 amFUK - SFO
1 stop20h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/1$644
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/711:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop19h 45mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/1612:15 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/3$648
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/412:00 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 9/104:30 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop32h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/30$656
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:30 pmSFO - CTS
1 stop20h 20mAsiana Airlines
Thu 9/181:00 pmCTS - SFO
1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/2$657
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/2711:30 pmSFO - NGO
1 stop18h 35mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/211:05 amNGO - SFO
1 stop20h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/1$661
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:00 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 12/72:30 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/2$676
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop29h 30mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/157:25 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop36h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/2$682
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1311:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop32h 00mAsiana Airlines
Wed 10/2212:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop19h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/3$682
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Fri 9/129:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/2$683
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:41 amSFO - NRT
1 stop16h 14mAir Canada
Thu 9/185:25 pmNRT - SFO
2 stops37h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$684
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/2912:05 pmSFO - HND
1 stop34h 20mAir China
Tue 11/119:00 pmHND - SFO
1 stop29h 50mAir China
Deal found 7/3$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1110:15 amSFO - NRT
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/269:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$693

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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 July 3, 2025.
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

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Fukuoka

Wed 10/22

11:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$644

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

11:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

Okinawa Naha

Tue 9/16

12:15 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$648

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 9/10

4:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 35m

$656

San FranciscoSapporo

SFO - CTS

SFOCTS

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Sapporo Chitose

Thu 9/18

1:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$657

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

11:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 35m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 9/3

11:05 am-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$661

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Fukuoka

Sat 11/8

9:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 30m

$676

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:20 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 9/12

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$683

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:41 am-2:55 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/18

5:25 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops37h 47m

$684

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

1:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 10/3

2:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 30m

$688

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

10:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/26

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$693

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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 $871). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,624). 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Japan, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air, and Korean Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
ANA
8.4
Very good
893 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,503 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 ($383), WestJet ($398), and Air Canada ($402).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Tokyo Haneda or San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl, San Francisco - Tokyo Narita 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 $871). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,624). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$147Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$420Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$560Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$654Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$657Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$680Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$687Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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