Kyoto

$468+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kyoto, Japan

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SAN — KIX
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Kyoto are usually found in December or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kyoto

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Kyoto flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,017
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$468
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,195
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Osaka (OSA) flight deals.
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From San Diego to Kyoto
One-way flight from San Diego to Kyoto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($153 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kyoto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Kyoto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:15 amSAN - KIX
2 stops18h 10mAir Canada
Mon 9/156:05 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop14h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$815
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:50 amSAN - ITM
2 stops38h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/22:05 pmITM - SAN
2 stops22h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$846
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:00 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/288:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop17h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$877
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:15 amSAN - KIX
1 stop16h 35mANA
Sun 9/284:50 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop15h 40mANA
Deal found 4/29$896
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amSAN - ITM
2 stops19h 10mANA
Sun 9/2810:00 amITM - SAN
2 stops22h 30mANA
Deal found 4/29$902
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:15 amSAN - KIX
2 stops16h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/284:50 pmKIX - SAN
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$908
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/108:10 amSAN - KIX
2 stops18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/245:55 pmKIX - SAN
2 stops18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$942
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:11 pmSAN - ITM
2 stops19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/268:20 pmITM - SAN
2 stops15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$955
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Mon 9/221:35 pmSAN - KIX
1 stop27h 25mJapan Airlines
Thu 10/211:50 amKIX - SAN
1 stop15h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$964
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 11/87:00 amSAN - KIX
1 stop18h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/118:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$965
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/218:00 amSAN - ITM
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1212:00 pmITM - SAN
2 stops16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,017
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:30 pmSAN - KIX
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 pmKIX - SAN
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,030

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Kyoto 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kyoto that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Kyoto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Mon 7/21

8:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Osaka Itami

Tue 8/12

12:00 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$1,017

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Fri 7/18

8:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Osaka Itami

Tue 8/12

12:00 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$1,044

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 5/5

1:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/19

7:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop19h 30m

$1,083

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Mon 5/5

1:05 pm-11:00 am

2 stops29h 55m

Osaka Itami

Mon 5/19

8:35 am-11:10 am

2 stops18h 35m

$1,090

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Wed 5/14

7:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 5/27

5:45 pm-7:39 am

2 stops29h 54m

$1,093

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 5/5

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/19

11:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$1,119

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 6/8

6:58 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops35h 17m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 6/15

9:45 am-12:09 pm

3 stops42h 24m

$1,131

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 5/11

6:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 5/25

5:55 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$1,135

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 5/11

7:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 5/25

10:50 am-11:41 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,163

San DiegoKobe

SAN - UKB

SANUKB

San Diego

Mon 5/5

6:15 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Kobe

Mon 5/19

11:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$1,202

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Kyoto

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Kyoto. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Kyoto is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto (average of $898). Flying from San Diego to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). 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 SAN to KY9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Kyoto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Kyoto as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kyoto by month

Plan your trip to Kyoto by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kyoto ranges from 1.6 - 7.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kyoto when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kyoto by month

Plan your trip to Kyoto by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kyoto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kyoto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kyoto. 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 Kyoto. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with STARLUX Airlines, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from San Diego to Kyoto have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Kyoto?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kyoto from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Kyoto per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Kyoto. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Kyoto one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $468. However, be on the lookout for offers from ANA and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Kyoto for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Kyoto?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Kyoto that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Kyoto?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Kyoto?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Kyoto 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 Diego to Kyoto?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto (average of $898). Flying from San Diego to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Kyoto

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Kyoto. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$766Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$801Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
ANACheapest$825Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$841Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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