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$358+ Cheap flights from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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TYO — SFO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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Cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 9/129:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2912:30 am
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$821
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 8/252:35 pm
NRT
-
SFO
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/75:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$823
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 8/262:35 pm
NRT
-
SFO
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$827
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/279:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2912:30 am
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$828
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/289:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2912:30 am
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$829
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/189:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Mon 8/315:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/6$831
This Agoda.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Agoda.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/812:30 am
SFO
-
NRT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$833
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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
Sat 8/295:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/6$835
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/209:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Mon 8/315:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/6$836
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/219:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Tue 9/15:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/6$841
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/229:30 pm
NRT
-
SFO
Nonstop9h 45m
ZIPAIR
Tue 9/15:15 pm
SFO
-
NRT
Nonstop10h 45m
ZIPAIR
Deal found 5/6$842
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/128:40 am
HND
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 10/2212:00 pm
SFO
-
HND
1 stop38h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/8$913

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$811
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

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 Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Tokyo (TYO) 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 Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco.

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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 May 10, 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

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

1:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,108

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/18

9:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

1:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,111

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sat 8/22

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

1:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,111

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sat 8/22

5:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,126

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 9/13

2:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

12:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,146

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 8/21

2:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

12:50 am-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,154

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Sun 8/16

2:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

12:50 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,174

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 8/19

7:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

1:05 am-10:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,176

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 9/17

2:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

12:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,178

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 7/14

7:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

1:05 am-10:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,196

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.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.
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 43 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco (average of $260). Flying from Tokyo 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 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 May 10, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Tokyo to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Tokyo to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 10, 2026.

The most flights from TYO to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 22% of weekly flights between Tokyo and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Tokyo to San Francisco flights

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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.

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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.

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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 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines,ANA, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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 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 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 17 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 22h. The distance between Tokyo and San Francisco is about 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 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 $327 and $329 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: ANA (66%), United Airlines (66%), Thai Airways( 64%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $325. While the most popular route (Tokyo Haneda - San Francisco) can be booked for $913 on average, our data indicates $1,555 when flying from Tokyo to San Francisco.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco (average of $260). Flying from Tokyo 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 3 airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$571Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,287Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,593Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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