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$385+ Cheap flights from Tokyo (TYO) 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYO — SAN
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tokyo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 16, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 9/49:30 pm
NRT
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SAN
1 stop27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/114:36 pm
SAN
-
NRT
1 stop35h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$923
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 9/119:30 pm
NRT
-
SAN
1 stop14h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/91:35 pm
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$961
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/56:00 pm
NRT
-
SAN
1 stop31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/217:18 am
SAN
-
NRT
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$991
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 5/299:30 pm
NRT
-
SAN
1 stop26h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/1210:24 pm
SAN
-
NRT
1 stop24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,036
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/144:25 pm
NRT
-
SAN
1 stop23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/217:48 am
SAN
-
NRT
1 stop15h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,041
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/144:50 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops32h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 7/214:09 pm
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops30h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/13$1,044
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 7/146:10 pm
HND
-
SAN
2 stops22h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:27 pm
SAN
-
HND
1 stop27h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,047
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/134:45 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops23h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 7/217:15 am
SAN
-
NRT
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,048
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 7/94:45 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 7/236:20 am
SAN
-
NRT
1 stop16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,051
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 6/165:05 pm
NRT
-
SAN
2 stops22h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 7/149:26 am
SAN
-
NRT
2 stops36h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,053
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 8/283:50 pm
HND
-
SAN
1 stop20h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:20 am
SAN
-
HND
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,116
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 8/266:10 pm
HND
-
SAN
1 stop15h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 8/305:00 pm
SAN
-
HND
1 stop30h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,122

Find flight deals from Tokyo to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tokyo (TYO) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$851
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$385
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,645

Good round-trip deal

$1,567 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,827 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tokyo (TYO)-San Diego flight deals.
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One-way flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Diego.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tokyo 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 May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tokyo to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops18h 25m

San Diego

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$970

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/3

4:35 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop18h 19m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

3:59 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$970

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Tue 6/16

5:05 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop19h 48m

San Diego

Tue 7/14

11:55 am-2:10 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,054

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/3

4:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

3:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,114

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 9/4

4:35 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop14h 44m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

1:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$1,114

TokyoSan Diego

NRT - SAN

NRTSAN

Tokyo Narita

Fri 8/28

5:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

6:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$1,124

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 7/5

4:35 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 05m

San Diego

Sat 7/18

3:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,230

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 6/2

1:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 35m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

4:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,273

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 7/23

6:10 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop21h 44m

San Diego

Tue 8/4

1:39 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 16m

$1,305
Quickest round-trip

TokyoSan Diego

HND - SAN

HNDSAN

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 8/19

6:10 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop15h 16m

San Diego

Tue 9/1

6:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,307

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Compare providers for flights from Tokyo to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tokyo to San Diego in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tokyo-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tokyo-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tokyo-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tokyo-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tokyo-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tokyo to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Tokyo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tokyo to San Diego

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Diego (average of $139). Flying from Tokyo to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,522). 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 TYO to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Tokyo 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 May 16, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tokyo to San Diego as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tokyo to San Diego?

How often are flights from Tokyo to San Diego delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between Tokyo and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Tokyo to San Diego flights?

Over the last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 42% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Tokyo to San Diego flights

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on NRT

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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 May 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tokyo 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,453 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,724 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,825 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Tokyo, 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. There are 2 flights from Tokyo to San Diego per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $970, Delta can have you in San Diego from Tokyo in 18h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5578 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tokyo to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $738. Another option worth looking into is Japan Airlines, starting at $1,126 round trip. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $447. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $506 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $622 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tokyo to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Tokyo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Malaysia Airlines (39%), American Airlines (34%), Japan Airlines( 34%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,522. While the most popular route (Tokyo Narita - San Diego) can be booked for $851 on average, our data indicates $2,851 when flying from Tokyo to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Diego (average of $139). Flying from Tokyo to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,522). 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 Tokyo to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tokyo 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 May 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$738Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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