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$393+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kyoto, 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KIX
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 26, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:40 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 35mJapan Airlines
Mon 12/88:00 amKIX - SAN
1 stop18h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/24$819
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:15 amSAN - KIX
2 stops37h 35mDelta
Fri 12/126:10 pmKIX - SAN
2 stops45h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/26$830
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/288:10 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/68:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop27h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/26$833
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Fri 11/2811:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop15h 10mJapan Airlines
Sat 12/1311:30 amITM - SAN
1 stop15h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/26$834
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:59 pmSAN - UKB
2 stops21h 11mKorean Air
Sun 12/1411:10 amUKB - SAN
2 stops24h 03mKorean Air
Deal found 11/25$835
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:35 amSAN - KIX
2 stops21h 10mKorean Air
Sun 12/149:00 amKIX - SAN
2 stops26h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 11/25$836
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop15h 10mJapan Airlines
Mon 12/82:40 pmITM - SAN
2 stops17h 26mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/24$838
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:35 amSAN - UKB
2 stops34h 35mKorean Air
Sun 12/1411:10 amUKB - SAN
2 stops20h 06mKorean Air
Deal found 11/25$840
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.
Thu 11/2711:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop15h 10mJapan Airlines
Sat 12/137:05 amITM - SAN
2 stops19h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/26$841
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:35 amSAN - KIX
2 stops37h 15mKorean Air
Sun 12/1411:55 amKIX - SAN
2 stops19h 21mKorean Air
Deal found 11/26$841
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:59 pmSAN - KIX
2 stops29h 41mKorean Air
Mon 12/1511:55 amKIX - SAN
2 stops23h 18mKorean Air
Deal found 11/25$845
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.
Sat 11/2911:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop15h 10mJapan Airlines
Sat 12/137:05 amITM - SAN
1 stop19h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/26$846

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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$748
(Rumbo)

One-way from

$393
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$969
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kyoto that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Kyoto

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoKobe

SAN - UKB

SANUKB

San Diego

Mon 1/12

6:35 am-10:10 am

2 stops34h 35m

Kobe

Wed 1/28

11:10 am-7:08 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$748

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Osaka Itami

Wed 1/28

1:00 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$772

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Wed 1/14

7:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Osaka Itami

Wed 2/25

8:20 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$778

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 1/12

8:37 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 1/28

6:35 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$780

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 1/12

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-8:37 am

1 stop31h 02m

$781

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 1/11

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$781

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sat 1/10

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$781

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Wed 1/7

7:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$783

San DiegoKobe

SAN - UKB

SANUKB

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:35 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Kobe

Wed 1/21

6:40 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$808

San DiegoKobe

SAN - UKB

SANUKB

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:35 am-10:10 am

2 stops34h 35m

Kobe

Mon 12/8

11:10 am-2:16 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$835

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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 November 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Kyoto is 73 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto (average of $540). Flying from San Diego to Kyoto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,007). 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 November 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Kyoto in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Kyoto?

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 November 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from San Diego to Kyoto have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,630 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,814 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Kyoto. 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 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 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Kyoto?

    Airlines like Korean Air, ANA, and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Kyoto in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5809 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $453. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and United Airlines, 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?

    While some choose either San Diego - Osaka Kansai Intl or San Diego - Kobe, San Diego - Osaka Itami is the most popular route 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kyoto (average of $540). Flying from San Diego to Kyoto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,007). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Kyoto

Discover the top 3 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$766Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$785Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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