Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto, Japan from $447

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — KIX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from San Francisco to Kyoto are usually found in September or April, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to KY9 flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Kyoto flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kyoto.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$1,155

One-way from

$447
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Kyoto
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

SFO - OSA

Price

$1,155 - $1,856

OSA

Temperature

42.8 - 84.2 °F

OSA

Rainfall

1.6 - 7.9 inches

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

To save up to 6% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 18 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Kyoto from $1,462 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,584 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kyoto?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kyoto from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $1,479 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $791. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kyoto (SFO - KY9)?

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.

Cheap China Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kyoto

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Cheap Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Kyoto

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One-way flights to Kyoto from San Francisco

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San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 10/18

1 stop25h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop18h 40m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 3/10

1 stop24h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 4/11

1 stop21h 55m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 10/20

1 stop17h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 10/26

1 stop31h 19m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 3/18

1 stop29h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 4/2

1 stop28h 00m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

1 stop22h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 2/21

1 stop21h 05m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 1/17

1 stop18h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 1/24

1 stop16h 00m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 1/13

1 stop18h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 1/27

1 stop22h 55m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 11/22

Nonstop12h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 12/5

Nonstop9h 55m

San FranciscoOsaka Kansai Intl

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 12/28

1 stop36h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 1/17

1 stop36h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kyoto

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kyoto, such as China Airlines, Air Canada and Philippine Airlines. 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
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Boarding

9.2

Food

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Boarding

9.2

Food

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Boarding

9.2

Food

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
64 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Boarding

9.2

Food

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

ANA
8.3
Very good
153 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Boarding

9.2

Food

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

Japan Airlines
8.2
Very good
401 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews

Boarding

9.2

Food

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Nicest airlines. The decor was great and it had the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced. They also clean the bathrooms during the flight.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Kyoto flights.

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 0 daily outbound flights to Kyoto from 9 different airlines.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Kyoto for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Kyoto for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $819, but on average you can expect to pay $884.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Kyoto for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Kyoto under $1,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kyoto is less than $1,340.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Kyoto for under $1,500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Kyoto within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 $1,534, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $649. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $843.

What does SFO to KIX mean?

SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while KIX stands for Osaka Kansai Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl Airport (NGO), Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Kobe Airport (UKB), Toyooka Tajima Airport (TJH).

Other flights from San Francisco

Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kyoto

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Kyoto choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$693Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$702Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$809Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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China AirlinesCheapest$933Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,007Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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ANACheapest$1,013Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,028Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,042Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto

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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto

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