San Diego

$299+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — SAN
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheap flight deals from Japan to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Japan to San Diego
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 April 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/244:50 pm
HND
-
SAN
1 stop14h 46m
Delta
Wed 1/66:15 am
SAN
-
HND
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$664
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:00 pm
KIX
-
SAN
2 stops22h 29m
Air Canada
Mon 9/147:41 pm
SAN
-
KIX
2 stops52h 44m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/24$666
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/216:15 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops37h 38m
Air Canada
Sun 1/106:20 am
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops40h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/27$679
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/229:15 am
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops22h 21m
Korean Air
Mon 1/47:00 am
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops21h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/27$683
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/246:15 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops32h 02m
Air Canada
Wed 1/62:30 pm
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops32h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/27$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/198:00 pm
HND
-
SAN
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Wed 1/67:10 pm
SAN
-
HND
2 stops26h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$694
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:50 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops32h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 7/144:09 pm
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops30h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/27$710
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/226:15 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops32h 02m
Air Canada
Sun 1/106:20 am
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops40h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/27$715
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/282:00 am
HND
-
SAN
2 stops29h 19m
Korean Air
Mon 10/263:35 pm
SAN
-
HND
2 stops39h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/23$719
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/198:00 pm
HND
-
SAN
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Thu 1/71:30 pm
SAN
-
HND
2 stops32h 35m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$724
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/154:45 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 7/144:09 pm
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops30h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$728
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/282:00 am
HND
-
SAN
2 stops32h 54m
Korean Air
Tue 11/33:35 pm
SAN
-
HND
2 stops26h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/23$729

Find 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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$664
(Delta)

One-way from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,102

Good round-trip deal

$1,667 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,027 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tokyo (TYO)-San Diego flight deals.
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From Japan to San Diego
One-way flight from Japan to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Japan to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Japan to San Diego.

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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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 8/27

3:50 pm-12:29 am

1 stop24h 39m

San Diego

Sat 8/29

11:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$806

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Mon 6/15

4:45 pm-12:30 am

2 stops23h 45m

San Diego

Mon 7/13

7:41 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$807

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/28

4:20 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Diego

Mon 10/26

7:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$839

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/24

4:35 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop18h 19m

San Diego

Mon 10/26

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$839

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop18h 19m

San Diego

Fri 10/30

7:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$854

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop14h 44m

San Diego

Mon 10/26

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$869

OsakaSan Diego

KIX - SAN

KIXSAN

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 6/9

6:00 pm-11:51 am

2 stops33h 51m

San Diego

Tue 6/16

1:39 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$881

NagoyaSan Diego

NGO - SAN

NGOSAN

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 9/9

9:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops40h 56m

San Diego

Sun 9/13

11:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$920

NagoyaSan Diego

NGO - SAN

NGOSAN

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 9/9

1:40 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops25h 08m

San Diego

Sun 9/13

3:35 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$924

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Sun 8/30

5:05 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop13h 49m

San Diego

Wed 9/2

4:06 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$936

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to San Diego

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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 April 28, 2026.

When flying from Japan to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Japan to San Diego delayed?

About 41% of weekly flights between Japan and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Japan to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Japan to San Diego flights?

Over the last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 41% of flights being delayed.

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 April 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Japan to San Diego, such as Japan Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Evan,Feb 2026

NRT - ORD

They didn't get my order for vegetarian meals, and the non-veggie options were mediocre. But the crew was very nice an tried to help as well as they could.

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?

    Delta, Air Canada, and Korean Air can get you from Japan to San Diego in just under 17h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 35m. The distance between Japan and San Diego is about 5578 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $425. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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?

  • 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 2 airlines flying from Japan to San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$738Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,178Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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