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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Philippine Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. Asiana Airlines flights start at $402 while deals on STARLUX Airlines start at $415 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto

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).

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.

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).

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 $1,120, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $461. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $449.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kyoto?

Consider ANA, United Airlines or China Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Kyoto.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kyoto?

Located just 11.0 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 10 different airlines.

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kyoto

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines,ANA, 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.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,338 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

570 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,460 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,847 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kyoto?
Located just 11.0 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 10 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 Philippine Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. Asiana Airlines flights start at $402 while deals on STARLUX Airlines start at $415 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 $1,120, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $461. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $449.
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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$681	Average$913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Asiana Airlines	Cheapest$711	Average$966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
STARLUX Airlines	Cheapest$776	Average$785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
EVA Air	Cheapest$793	Average$1,176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Korean Air	Cheapest$802	Average$1,111	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$814	Average$1,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Air Canada	Cheapest$874	Average$1,272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
China Airlines	Cheapest$880	Average$958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
ANA	Cheapest$907	Average$1,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
United Airlines	Cheapest$968	Average$1,481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KY9?

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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines,ANA, 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.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kyoto?

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