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$343+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KIX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/33:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:50 amKIX - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$683
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Thu 11/63:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/137:50 amKIX - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$703
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Wed 11/53:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/107:50 amKIX - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$706
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Mon 11/103:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/198:00 amKIX - SFO
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$708
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Mon 11/1712:00 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 11/213:55 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$715
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Fri 10/3111:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop28h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 11/710:15 amKIX - SFO
1 stop26h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/30$716
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Thu 11/1312:00 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 12/89:20 amKIX - SFO
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$719
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Mon 11/103:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/208:00 amKIX - SFO
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$722
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Mon 11/1712:00 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop32h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 11/231:50 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$723
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Sun 11/167:57 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop29h 48mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/198:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop15h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$730
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Mon 11/33:30 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/611:10 amUKB - SFO
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$750
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Mon 12/111:40 amSFO - UKB
1 stop29h 30mKorean Air
Tue 12/166:40 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 10/30$753

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$622
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$343
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$772
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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 October 30, 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 FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:50 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$735

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

3:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop24h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 1/27

8:25 pm-11:13 am

2 stops31h 48m

$758

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 2/27

8:45 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$763

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Kobe

Tue 2/24

6:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$802

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Kobe

Wed 3/4

6:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$802

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Kobe

Tue 11/25

11:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

$802

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Kobe

Tue 3/10

6:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$802

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Kobe

Tue 2/24

11:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

$802

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Kobe

Wed 3/11

6:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$802

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Kobe

Mon 2/23

6:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$802

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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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kyoto is 55 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $476). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in February is currently the most expensive (average of $749). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Kyoto is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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 October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines from San Francisco to Kyoto to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

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
998 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

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
1,596 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

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
8,998 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,381 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

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 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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Kyoto from 15 different airlines.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Kyoto will take you 18h 10m. San Francisco and Kyoto are separated by a distance of 5397 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $478. United Airlines flights start at $491 while deals on ANA start at $493 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 $3,076, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $508. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $671.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $476). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in February is currently the most expensive (average of $749). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$650Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$674Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$706Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$720Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$749Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$755Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$771Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$773Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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