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$298+ Cheap flights from Japan to San Francisco (SFO)

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from Japan to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

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Wed 12/179:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Fri 1/93:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/10$603
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Fri 12/199:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Thu 1/153:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/11$618
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Thu 12/259:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Mon 1/123:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/10$706
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Wed 12/1710:35 amCTS - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/153:40 pmSFO - CTS
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$710
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Fri 12/199:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/151:00 pmSFO - NRT
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$734
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Sat 12/209:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Sat 1/33:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/11$737
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Mon 12/159:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Sun 12/283:30 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 25mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/10$738
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Thu 12/256:15 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/123:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$740
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Wed 12/249:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Sat 1/33:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/11$748
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Sat 12/205:30 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/612:17 amSFO - NRT
1 stop22h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$769
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Thu 12/259:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Tue 1/63:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 12/10$771
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Sat 12/2010:55 amKIX - SFO
1 stop24h 35mEVA Air
Sun 1/412:00 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop28h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 12/9$826

Find flight deals from Japan to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$543
(Jetabroad)

One-way from

$298
(CheapOair)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$887

Good round-trip deal

$666 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tokyo (TYO)-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Tokyo (TYO)-San Francisco flights.
From Japan to San Francisco
One-way flight from Japan to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Japan to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Japan to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Japan to San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Japan

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 1/23

9:25 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

3:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$586

SapporoSan Francisco

CTS - SFO

CTSSFO

Sapporo Chitose

Thu 1/22

9:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

3:40 pm-8:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

$613

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sun 2/1

9:25 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

9:28 am-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 52m

$621

SapporoSan Francisco

CTS - SFO

CTSSFO

Sapporo Chitose

Sat 1/24

9:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-8:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

$639

NagasakiSan Francisco

NGS - SFO

NGSSFO

Nagasaki

Sat 1/24

11:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 30m

$648

FukuokaSan Francisco

FUK - SFO

FUKSFO

Fukuoka

Sat 1/24

12:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

2:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$717

OsakaSan Francisco

ITM - SFO

ITMSFO

Osaka Itami

Fri 1/23

2:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$723

NagoyaSan Francisco

NGO - SFO

NGOSFO

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Sat 1/24

10:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

12:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$772

KomatsuSan Francisco

KMQ - SFO

KMQSFO

Komatsu

Sat 1/24

11:45 am-6:30 am

1 stop35h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

$780

NagoyaSan Francisco

NGO - SFO

NGOSFO

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 4/16

1:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

12:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$799

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $522). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Japan to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Japan to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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

How often are flights from Japan to San Francisco delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Japan and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 Francisco flights?

Over the last year, ZIPAIR have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Japan Airlines from Japan to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Japan to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    A quick flight from Japan to San Francisco can take about 9h 15m. ZIPAIR provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $586. Japan and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5109 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for ZIPAIR. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $283. Users have also found prices from $327 and $364 on American Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $522). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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 7 airlines flying from Japan to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Japan to San Francisco. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$571Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$815Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$827Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$835Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,225Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,287Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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