Kyoto

$529+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KIX
May 22 — May 291
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kyoto

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 22, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/169:05 am
SAN
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ITM
2 stops18h 45m
Japan Airlines
Wed 9/3011:25 am
ITM
-
SAN
2 stops21h 45m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/18$918
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/299:05 am
SAN
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KIX
2 stops20h 50m
Japan Airlines
Wed 10/219:15 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops52h 29m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$928
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/169:05 am
SAN
-
KIX
2 stops19h 45m
Japan Airlines
Wed 9/309:10 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops54h 06m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/18$929
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/309:05 am
SAN
-
KIX
2 stops32h 10m
Japan Airlines
Fri 10/167:35 am
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops42h 09m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$930
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 9/134:55 pm
SAN
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KIX
1 stop31h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 9/266:00 pm
KIX
-
SAN
1 stop33h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/17$936
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/29:05 am
SAN
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ITM
2 stops16h 30m
Japan Airlines
Wed 9/2310:25 am
ITM
-
SAN
2 stops22h 45m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/21$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/299:05 am
SAN
-
ITM
2 stops30h 30m
Japan Airlines
Wed 10/212:35 pm
ITM
-
SAN
2 stops35h 09m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$950
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 9/134:55 pm
SAN
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KIX
1 stop31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/266:00 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$951
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/167:15 am
SAN
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KIX
1 stop15h 35m
ANA
Wed 9/303:50 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops20h 05m
ANA
Deal found 4/18$952
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/27:15 am
SAN
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KIX
1 stop15h 35m
ANA
Wed 9/234:55 pm
KIX
-
SAN
1 stop13h 59m
ANA
Deal found 4/21$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 10/206:20 am
SAN
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ITM
2 stops18h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 11/111:00 pm
ITM
-
SAN
2 stops22h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/17$960
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 9/96:20 am
SAN
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KIX
1 stop16h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 9/234:55 pm
KIX
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SAN
1 stop19h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$962

Find 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 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,005
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$529
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$957
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 ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kyoto that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Sun 6/28

8:32 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops52h 33m

Osaka Itami

Tue 7/14

12:50 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$1,144

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Sun 6/28

8:32 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Osaka Itami

Tue 7/14

12:00 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$1,174
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Thu 4/30

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/6

4:55 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$1,253

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Thu 4/30

9:09 am-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Osaka Itami

Wed 5/6

5:45 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops18h 18m

$1,270

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 6/28

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 7/14

4:55 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$1,288

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Tue 5/19

7:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 5/26

9:05 am-11:43 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,315

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Tue 6/2

4:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/18

6:00 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$1,324

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 6/1

7:15 am-10:40 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 6/7

9:05 am-6:13 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$1,360

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Wed 6/3

7:15 am-10:40 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/11

9:05 am-6:13 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$1,380

San DiegoKobe

SAN - UKB

SANUKB

San Diego

Sun 5/10

9:12 pm-10:30 am

2 stops21h 18m

Kobe

Sat 5/16

11:40 am-7:58 am

2 stops36h 18m

$1,393

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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 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA,Japan Airlines, andUnited 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.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.

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 5 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 United Airlines, ANA, and Delta fly from San Diego to Kyoto in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5833 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 Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $422. However, be on the lookout for offers from ANA 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?

  • 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Kyoto

Discover the top 5 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$790Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$834Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Korean AirCheapest$835Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$865Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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