Kyoto

$424+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KIX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kyoto are usually found in October or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 March 23, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/274:45 pm
SFO
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UKB
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/77:10 am
UKB
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SFO
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$689
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:45 pm
SFO
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UKB
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/201:00 pm
UKB
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$780
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/95:15 pm
SFO
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UKB
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/147:10 am
UKB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$781
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 9/285:15 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/2111:00 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$813
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1412:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop32h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 9/219:30 am
KIX
-
SFO
2 stops21h 41m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/23$815
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 9/285:15 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/222:15 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$816
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:45 pm
SFO
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ITM
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/207:25 am
ITM
-
SFO
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$817
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:00 pm
SFO
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KIX
1 stop33h 20m
China Eastern
Thu 9/179:30 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/18$817
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/275:15 pm
SFO
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KIX
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/222:15 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$820
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/302:00 pm
SFO
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KIX
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/117:45 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$821
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:00 pm
SFO
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KIX
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 6/31:10 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop35h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/20$822
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:55 am
SFO
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KIX
2 stops35h 15m
China Eastern
Wed 10/281:10 pm
KIX
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SFO
1 stop36h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/19$823

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$667
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$424
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$913
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Osaka (OSA) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Osaka (OSA) flights.
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 ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kyoto that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

5:55 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/11

2:15 am-4:57 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$867

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/25

9:05 am-10:40 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,008

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 10m

Kobe

Fri 5/29

11:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,051

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

4:45 pm-7:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

Osaka Itami

Sat 5/30

3:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$1,056

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

12:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 10m

Kobe

Fri 6/5

11:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,141

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

9:10 am-10:05 am

2 stops32h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 4/20

11:05 am-6:11 am

2 stops35h 06m

$1,188

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

2:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Kobe

Tue 4/28

11:55 am-10:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

$1,200
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

10:45 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 4/27

4:55 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,219

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

10:45 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 4/27

4:55 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,219

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Fri 4/17

11:55 am-10:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

$1,220

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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 March 13, 2026.

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 $229). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in May is currently the most expensive (average of $826). 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 March 23, 2026.

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 March 23, 2026.

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).

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 March 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA,Japan Airlines, andAsiana 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.
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!

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.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Kyoto will take you 17h 10m. San Francisco and Kyoto are separated by a distance of 5389 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 China Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $373. Asiana Airlines flights start at $437 while deals on ANA start at $439 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 $3,174, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $505. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $621.

  • 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 $229). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in May is currently the most expensive (average of $826). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$478Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$614Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$674Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$681Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$761Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$771Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EVA AirCheapest$793Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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