Kyoto

$408+ 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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KIX
Jul 22 — Jul 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kyoto are usually found in October or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kyoto

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 22, 2026.

This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1412:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop32h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 12/132:20 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/22$833
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1912:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop33h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 11/11:10 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop36h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/18$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/55:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/147:45 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$860
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3112:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 9/97:00 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop30h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/19$861
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 8/3112:30 am
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop21h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 9/83:15 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 6/18$865
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/45:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/139:00 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$866
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/412:15 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/147:45 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$868
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/27:00 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$870
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 10/268:55 am
SFO
-
KIX
2 stops35h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 11/81:10 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop36h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/22$873
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Mon 11/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop31h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 12/162:20 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/22$881
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2112:30 am
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop21h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Wed 9/303:15 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 6/21$892
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/912:00 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop32h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 11/239:20 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/19$894

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 June 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$853
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$408
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,367
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. 8% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kyoto that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Kobe

Tue 9/29

11:55 am-10:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

$1,080

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

1:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops57h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 11/2

4:15 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,123

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

12:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 05m

Kobe

Mon 11/2

6:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,131

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

12:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 05m

Kobe

Fri 10/30

11:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

$1,131

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

4:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 40m

Kobe

Tue 11/3

11:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

$1,137

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 20m

Kobe

Thu 12/17

11:30 am-7:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,157

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

1:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops57h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 10/30

6:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,157

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

12:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Kobe

Thu 9/10

12:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,157

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

12:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Kobe

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,157

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

12:50 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

Kobe

Sat 10/17

11:40 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,157

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

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 22, 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 June 22, 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kyoto?

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 22, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.0 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 11 different airlines.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Kyoto will take you 18h 20m. 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 $447 while deals on ANA start at $449 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 $3,399, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $698. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $851.

  • 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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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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$374Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$614Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$681Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$788Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$793Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$802Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$903Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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