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$396+ Cheap flights from Japan to San Francisco (SFO)

FUK — SFO
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapest flights from Japan to San Francisco

Thu 12/179:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Thu 12/313:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 11/7$795
Thu 12/179:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Wed 12/303:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 11/9$810
Tue 12/159:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Sun 12/273:20 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/9$820
Fri 12/189:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Mon 1/1811:25 am -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 11/8$835
Thu 11/199:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Sun 11/293:20 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/7$850
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 12/63:20 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/9$872
Sat 12/199:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Thu 1/73:45 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Deal found 11/10$883
Tue 12/229:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Wed 1/133:45 pm -
Nonstop11h 10m
Deal found 11/6$888
Thu 12/179:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Wed 12/307:52 am -
2 stops31h 08m
Deal found 11/11$890
Wed 12/231:10 pm -
1 stop36h 50m
Thu 1/712:00 pm -
1 stop32h 20m
Deal found 11/10$960
Fri 12/258:15 am -
2 stops47h 15m
Fri 1/111:00 pm -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 11/10$996
Mon 12/217:25 am -
1 stop23h 10m
Tue 1/512:59 pm -
2 stops50h 56m
Deal found 11/10$1,016

Find flight deals from Japan to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$774
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$396
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$800

Good round-trip deal

$793 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tokyo (TYO)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Japan to San Francisco
One-way flight from Japan to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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Cheapest round-trip

OkinawaSan Francisco

OKA Okinawa Naha - SFO San Francisco

OKASFO

Okinawa Naha

Wed 12/9

4:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$488

FukuokaSan Francisco

FUK Fukuoka - SFO San Francisco

FUKSFO

Fukuoka

Fri 2/5

4:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$493

OkinawaSan Francisco

OKA Okinawa Naha - SFO San Francisco

OKASFO

Okinawa Naha

Tue 12/8

8:05 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$495

NagoyaSan Francisco

NGO Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl - SFO San Francisco

NGOSFO

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 1/21

5:45 pm-8:53 pm

3 stops44h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$502

SapporoSan Francisco

CTS Sapporo Chitose - SFO San Francisco

CTSSFO

Sapporo Chitose

Fri 2/5

11:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

OkinawaSan Francisco

OKA Okinawa Naha - SFO San Francisco

OKASFO

Okinawa Naha

Sun 12/13

7:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

FukuokaSan Francisco

FUK Fukuoka - SFO San Francisco

FUKSFO

Fukuoka

Wed 2/3

10:05 am-2:37 pm

2 stops21h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$537

FukuokaSan Francisco

FUK Fukuoka - SFO San Francisco

FUKSFO

Fukuoka

Wed 11/25

3:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$575

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT Tokyo Narita - SFO San Francisco

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sat 12/19

5:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops23h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$616

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT Tokyo Narita - SFO San Francisco

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/17

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$625

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to San Francisco

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

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $887). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,409). 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?

When flying from Japan to San Francisco, 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 Francisco delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Japan and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 Friday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Japan to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Japan to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air,Japan Airlines, andANA 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.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Padma,Aug 2026

TPE - SFO

Great but could not allow me to do online booking

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Padma,Aug 2026

TPE - SFO

Great but could not allow me to do online booking

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Padma,Aug 2026

TPE - SFO

Great but could not allow me to do online booking
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Padma,Aug 2026

TPE - SFO

Great but could not allow me to do online booking

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Padma,Aug 2026

TPE - SFO

Great but could not allow me to do online booking

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Padma,Aug 2026

TPE - SFO

Great but could not allow me to do online booking

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11.0 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 17h 20m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $959. Japan and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5145 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 $261. Users have also found prices from $368 and $388 on American Airlines and AIR PREMIA, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $887). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,409). 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 4 airlines flying from Japan to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$509Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$567Average$2,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$799Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,392Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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