San Francisco

$309+ Cheap flights from Tokyo (TYO) 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYO — SFO
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tokyo to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tokyo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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
Mon 8/315:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/21$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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
Mon 8/245:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/21$503
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 8/259:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Mon 8/315:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/20$516
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 9/239:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Thu 9/245:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/20$517
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Trip.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
Mon 9/215:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/23$518
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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
Sun 8/235:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/20$521
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 8/259:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Thu 9/35:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/20$522
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Tue 8/255:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/24$526
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kissandfly.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
Mon 8/175:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 3/21$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/258:30 pm
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$571
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2612:40 pm
HND
-
SFO
1 stop19h 30m
EVA Air
Sat 10/101:10 am
SFO
-
HND
1 stop27h 10m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/23$802
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2212:40 pm
HND
-
SFO
1 stop34h 05m
EVA Air
Sat 6/2712:30 pm
SFO
-
HND
1 stop31h 00m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/22$808

Find flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$500
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$996

Good round-trip deal

$571 or less

Good one-way deal

$287 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 Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tokyo 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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tokyo to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/18

5:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

1:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$812

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/9

9:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

11:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$854

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/23

9:35 am-7:55 pm

1 stop26h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

1:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$883

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 8/24

1:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop30h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

11:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$894

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 7/2

7:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

1:05 am-10:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$898

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/9

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

12:00 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$912

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-8:26 am

2 stops28h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

1:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$964

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Wed 7/29

2:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

12:50 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$971

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Wed 7/1

8:00 pm-8:26 am

2 stops28h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

1:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,035

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 4/24

2:25 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

1:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,127

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Compare providers for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

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 Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tokyo-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tokyo-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tokyo-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Tokyo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 49 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 Tokyo to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco (average of $374). Flying from Tokyo to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,598). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tokyo 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 March 25, 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 Francisco as you normally would.

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

How often are flights from Tokyo to San Francisco delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Tokyo and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.

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

Over the last year, ZIPAIR have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Tokyo to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ZIPAIR and 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.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on ANA

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on Japan Airlines

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on HND

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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 March 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA,Japan Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Tokyo 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.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BKK - NRT

Really enjoyed fly with ANA for our first time. Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Tokyo; the airport handles an average of 15 inbound flights from Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Tokyo. It is only a 11.0 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Departing from Tokyo to San Francisco will take you 16h 25m. The distance between Tokyo and San Francisco is about 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 flying from Tokyo to San Francisco round-trip?

    ZIPAIR, at $571, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tokyo to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be ANA. ZIPAIR is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tokyo 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 $350 and $373 on American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Tokyo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ZIPAIR (69%), United Airlines (57%), ANA( 57%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $266. While the most popular route (Tokyo Haneda - San Francisco) can be booked for $808 on average, our data indicates $882 when flying from Tokyo to San Francisco.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tokyo to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seoul?

    Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village are currently the most popular points of interest in Seoul at the moment. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village can be visited by traveling about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.6 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those landing in Seoul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco (average of $374). Flying from Tokyo to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,598). 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 Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tokyo 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$571Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,593Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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