Kyoto

$481+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto, Japan

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SFO — KIX
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kyoto are usually found in February or March, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kyoto

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Kyoto flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$742
(oojo)

One-way from

$481
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,168
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From San Francisco to Kyoto
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kyoto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kyoto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kyoto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:10 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop28h 50mKorean Air
Mon 9/156:30 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$742
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:45 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:30 pmITM - SFO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$857
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:45 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:15 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$858
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/161:05 amSFO - KIX
2 stops21h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/314:20 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops41h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$860
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/271:05 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Sat 10/46:05 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop13h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$876
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Thu 9/2511:55 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop27h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 10/410:20 amKIX - SFO
1 stop26h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$881
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:40 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop37h 45mKorean Air
Fri 5/2312:35 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops37h 32mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$882
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:30 amSFO - ITM
2 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Tue 12/22:05 pmITM - SFO
2 stops22h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$884
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 20mAsiana Airlines
Sat 11/15:00 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop14h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$887
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:55 pmSFO - UKB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/177:10 amUKB - SFO
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$895
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:50 amSFO - KIX
1 stop19h 25mSTARLUX Airlines
Wed 10/11:25 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop23h 05mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 5/1$921
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/312:50 amSFO - UKB
1 stop17h 10mSTARLUX Airlines
Wed 8/131:30 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop23h 30mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 4/30$963

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kyoto that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Kyoto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

1:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kobe

Mon 9/15

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$742

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

1:05 am-2:55 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 8/31

4:20 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$860

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

11:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 9/21

7:35 am-3:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$867

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

4:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 10/9

6:05 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$876

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 10/4

10:20 am-8:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$881

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/23

12:35 pm-10:07 am

2 stops37h 32m

$882

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

11:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 11/1

5:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$887

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

9:01 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 54m

Osaka Itami

Sun 9/21

2:05 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$892

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:55 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Kobe

Wed 9/17

7:10 am-8:50 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$895

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 8/20

1:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$913

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kyoto is 8 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 Francisco to Kyoto?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $893). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 KY9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to KY9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kyoto, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air. 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.

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

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 Francisco to Kyoto?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kyoto from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Kyoto from 13 different airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $481. Cathay Pacific flights start at $483 while deals on Air Canada start at $496 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kyoto?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Kyoto? While on average our users pay $3,180, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $462. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $657.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $893). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 Kyoto

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$147Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$761Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$767Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$775Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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