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$382+ 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — SFO
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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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 May 16, 2026.

This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/283:25 pm
FUK
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/25:15 pm
SFO
-
FUK
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$862
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/179:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Thu 9/245:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/16$875
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.
Tue 10/69:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/145:42 pm
SFO
-
NRT
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$876
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 9/209:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Mon 9/285:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/13$878
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.
Mon 9/149:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2012:30 am
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$879
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.
Sat 10/102:35 pm
NRT
-
SFO
1 stop22h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/214:45 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$880
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 10/139:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/177:30 pm
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$881
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 7/139:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Wed 8/55:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/16$882
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2912:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/275:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$883
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.
Tue 7/79:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Sun 8/235:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/14$884
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.
Mon 8/179:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Tue 9/15:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/12$885
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.
Fri 9/1811:30 am
NRT
-
SFO
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/295:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$886

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 May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$862
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$382
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$901

Good round-trip deal

$742 or less

Good one-way deal

$462 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. 21% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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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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 May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 7/12

7:05 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

1:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,088

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 6/29

7:05 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

1:05 am-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,093

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Tue 7/14

9:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

1:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,097

NagoyaSan Francisco

NGO - SFO

NGOSFO

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Thu 9/10

7:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

12:50 am-6:45 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,102

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/11

7:35 am-8:28 pm

2 stops28h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

3:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,103

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 9/10

9:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,107

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 6/26

2:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

1:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,108

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 8/27

3:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

12:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,109

SapporoSan Francisco

CTS - SFO

CTSSFO

Sapporo Chitose

Thu 9/10

4:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

12:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,111

NagoyaSan Francisco

NGO - SFO

NGOSFO

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Fri 6/19

12:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 6/25

1:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop18h 15m

$1,114

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 44 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $260). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 May 16, 2026.

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 20% of weekly flights between Japan and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% 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 May 16, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Japan to San Francisco. 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 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 15h 35m. STARLUX Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,107. Japan and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5397 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 $267. Users have also found prices from $327 and $329 on American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $260). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 5 airlines flying from Japan to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 May 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$571Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$799Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$800Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,593Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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