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$297+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — FUK
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/316:15 amSJC - NRT
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/146:30 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$797
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:05 amSJC - NRT
Nonstop11h 25mZIPAIR
Mon 12/224:00 pmNRT - SJC
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/8$815
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:24 amSJC - NRT
1 stop36h 36mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/166:30 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$851
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:40 pmSJC - HND
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Tue 1/134:50 pmHND - SJC
1 stop22h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/8$852
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:18 amSJC - NRT
1 stop16h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/154:00 pmNRT - SJC
Nonstop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$859
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/305:57 pmSJC - NRT
1 stop29h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/146:30 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$886
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/86:15 amSJC - NRT
1 stop18h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/156:15 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop18h 01mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/7$888
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:15 amSJC - NRT
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/166:30 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$899
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:57 pmSJC - NRT
1 stop29h 03mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/166:30 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$905
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/265:57 pmSJC - NRT
1 stop29h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/146:30 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop32h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/72:01 pmSJC - NRT
1 stop34h 19mSingapore Airlines
Sun 12/146:15 pmNRT - SJC
1 stop33h 03mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,023
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/287:00 amSJC - HND
1 stop19h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/129:20 pmHND - SJC
1 stop15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,186

Find flight deals from San Jose to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated December 9, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$710
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,112

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Japan that are best for you.

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San JoseFukuoka

SJC - FUK

SJCFUK

San Jose

Wed 1/21

7:45 am-8:05 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Fukuoka

Wed 1/28

10:30 am-1:34 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$759

San JoseOsaka

SJC - KIX

SJCKIX

San Jose

Wed 1/21

8:05 pm-10:45 am

2 stops21h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$766

San JoseKagoshima

SJC - KOJ

SJCKOJ

San Jose

Wed 1/21

8:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops21h 15m

Kagoshima

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-1:34 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$795

San JoseTokyo

SJC - HND

SJCHND

San Jose

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$797

San JoseTokyo

SJC - NRT

SJCNRT

San Jose

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/4

6:30 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$797

San JoseTokyo

SJC - HND

SJCHND

San Jose

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 3/26

4:50 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$797

San JoseTokyo

SJC - NRT

SJCNRT

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/28

6:30 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$797

San JoseTokyo

SJC - NRT

SJCNRT

San Jose

Tue 1/20

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 1/27

6:30 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$797

San JoseOsaka

SJC - KIX

SJCKIX

San Jose

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop16h 03m

$800

San JoseTokyo

SJC - HND

SJCHND

San Jose

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 1/28

4:50 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$802

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Japan

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Japan?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Japan (average of $293). Flying from San Jose, California 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 SJC to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 9, 2025.

When flying from San Jose, California to Japan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Japan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Japan. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

How often are flights from San Jose to Japan delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Jose and Japan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

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

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

Over the last year, ZIPAIR have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% 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 December 9, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta from San Jose to Japan to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,420 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,818 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
ZIPAIR
7.4
Good
53 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,651 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Japan. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Japan?

    For as low as $751, Korean Air can have you in Japan from San Jose, California in 20h 25m. There are 5175 mi between San Jose, California and Japan. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Japan one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. United Airlines flights start at $175 while deals on American Airlines start at $178 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Japan?

    While some choose either San Jose - Tokyo Narita or San Jose - Osaka Kansai Intl, San Jose - Tokyo Haneda is the most popular route from San Jose, California to Japan.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Japan?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Japan (average of $293). Flying from San Jose, California 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 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Japan

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$172Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$462Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$489Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ZIPAIRCheapest$576Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$750Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$777Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$883Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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