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$323+ Cheap flights from Japan to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — SAN
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/112:45 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/296:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$751
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/132:45 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/188:01 amSAN - NRT
1 stop18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$789
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2510:30 amNRT - SAN
2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2912:30 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$804
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2510:30 amNRT - SAN
2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/289:10 amSAN - NRT
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$819
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 12/166:15 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/288:10 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$824
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:25 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2811:40 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$825
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/276:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$827
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/149:25 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2811:40 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$842
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:45 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/246:59 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$848
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 12/411:55 amOKA - SAN
2 stops50h 02mChina Airlines
Thu 12/116:30 pmSAN - OKA
2 stops31h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 10/19$901
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 pmKIX - SAN
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/107:59 pmSAN - KIX
2 stops22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$969
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Mon 11/38:10 pmOKA - SAN
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/69:59 pmSAN - OKA
2 stops42h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$977

Cheap flight deals from Japan to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$713
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$323
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,186

Good round-trip deal

$5,620 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,452 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Japan to San Diego 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 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Japan

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Wed 2/18

6:15 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop14h 07m

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$849

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Sat 1/17

2:45 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 30m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

7:47 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$875

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/18

6:15 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop16h 09m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

6:10 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$923

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/11

6:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop34h 10m

San Diego

Mon 6/15

1:05 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$945

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Fri 1/30

6:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop21h 39m

San Diego

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$951

OkinawaSan Diego

OKA - SAN

OKASAN

Okinawa Naha

Mon 11/3

8:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 05m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

9:59 pm-9:15 am

2 stops42h 16m

$977

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Sat 1/17

6:30 pm-7:17 am

2 stops29h 47m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

9:02 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$980

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/11

6:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop34h 10m

San Diego

Sun 6/14

1:05 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$998

OsakaSan Diego

KIX - SAN

KIXSAN

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 12/4

6:10 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

7:59 pm-11:55 am

2 stops22h 56m

$1,006

OkinawaSan Diego

OKA - SAN

OKASAN

Okinawa Naha

Thu 11/20

3:25 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops22h 31m

San Diego

Thu 11/27

9:36 am-2:15 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$1,023

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Japan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Japan to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Diego (average of $179). Flying from Japan to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 JP to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Japan to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Japan to San Diego in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Japan to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Japan to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Japan to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated October 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Japan to San Diego, such as Japan Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,583 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,583 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,583 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,583 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,787 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,583 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,583 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Japan to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Japan?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Japan, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from Japan to San Diego?

    Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Japan to San Diego in just under 16h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 01m. The distance between Japan and San Diego is about 5541 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Japan to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $410. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and China Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Japan to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Japan to San Diego?

    The most popular route from Japan to San Diego is Tokyo Narita - San Diego. You may also consider Tokyo Haneda - San Diego or Okinawa Naha - San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Japan to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Japan to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Japan to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Japan to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Japan to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to San Diego 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 Japan to San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Diego (average of $179). Flying from Japan to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 3 airlines flying from Japan to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Japan to San Diego. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,082Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,178Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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