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$342+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KIX
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kyoto are usually found in February or January, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$731
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$342
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,533
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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 June 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sun 9/75:20 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1610:55 amUKB - SFO
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$731
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 11/511:40 amSFO - UKB
1 stop29h 20mKorean Air
Thu 11/136:30 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop32h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 6/14$765
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/301:05 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Mon 9/86:05 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop13h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 6/15$810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sun 8/245:20 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/33:00 pmITM - SFO
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$811
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Tue 10/214:15 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops27h 05mKorean Air
Tue 10/2811:55 amKIX - SFO
1 stop14h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 6/14$811
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:04 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop30h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/268:45 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops27h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/15$812
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Tue 11/1811:25 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop26h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 12/19:55 amKIX - SFO
1 stop27h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/15$813
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 8/711:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop26h 20mAsiana Airlines
Mon 8/188:40 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop35h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/13$816
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 11/267:30 amSFO - ITM
2 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/32:05 pmITM - SFO
2 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/15$821
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/3011:55 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/157:35 amKIX - SFO
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 10/2012:20 amSFO - KIX
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/289:25 amKIX - SFO
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/14$843
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/308:04 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop30h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/78:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop27h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/14$844

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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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kyoto that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Kyoto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

5:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kobe

Mon 9/8

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$713

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

12:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

Kobe

Tue 9/16

11:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

$766

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

1:05 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 9/8

6:05 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$810

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

5:20 pm-7:25 am

1 stop22h 05m

Osaka Itami

Wed 9/3

3:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$811

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

6:58 pm-11:20 am

2 stops24h 22m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 9/3

12:35 pm-10:40 am

1 stop14h 05m

$811

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

11:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 8/18

8:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$816

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 8/29

10:20 am-8:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$817

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:01 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 54m

Osaka Itami

Mon 9/8

2:05 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$826

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

1:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 8/27

6:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$843

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

8:04 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 41m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 9/7

8:45 pm-8:09 am

1 stop27h 24m

$844

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kyoto from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

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 June 13, 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 $888). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 June 16, 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 June 16, 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 June 16, 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.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Food

8.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Food

8.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,204 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Food

8.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Food

8.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,494 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Food

8.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
742 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
178 reviews

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

8.9

Food

8.8

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

ltulagan,Jun 2025

TPE - SEA

The whole trip was very pleasant from the crew, the food, the amenities during the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 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 14 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $420. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $442 while deals on ANA start at $478 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Osaka Itami or San Francisco - Kobe, San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl is the most popular route 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 $1,472, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $446. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $668.

  • 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 $888). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$147Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$687Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$749Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$766Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$766Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$773Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$816Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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