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$325+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO)

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SAN — TYO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Tokyo are usually found in February or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$794
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$325
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,173

Good round-trip deal

$951 or less

Good one-way deal

$473 or less
From San Diego to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO).

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/2411:28 amSAN - NRT
1 stop16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/84:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$794
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:10 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop29h 10mAir Canada
Sun 12/76:15 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops17h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$803
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:00 amSAN - HND
1 stop13h 55mANA
Tue 9/239:05 pmHND - SAN
1 stop14h 41mANA
Deal found 7/26$808
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:54 amSAN - NRT
1 stop35h 21mANA
Wed 10/15:10 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop17h 19mANA
Deal found 7/27$809
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Mon 9/151:35 pmSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Fri 9/265:20 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop10h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/27$825
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:59 pmSAN - NRT
2 stops23h 21mAsiana Airlines
Sat 9/61:20 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops26h 24mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/27$830
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:59 pmSAN - HND
2 stops28h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 11/129:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop36h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$831
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/196:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop17h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$833
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:30 pmSAN - NRT
2 stops23h 50mKorean Air
Fri 11/219:15 amNRT - SAN
2 stops26h 41mKorean Air
Deal found 7/27$834
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/189:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop18h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/269:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop35h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$834
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:15 amSAN - HND
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/119:55 pmHND - SAN
2 stops34h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$843
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/252:05 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop34h 25mWestJet
Sat 11/16:35 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop34h 10mWestJet
Deal found 7/27$844

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Tokyo 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Tokyo that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Tokyo

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Price

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Tue 9/23

11:28 am-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/8

4:25 pm-3:06 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$794

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sun 10/26

6:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 11/9

6:15 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop34h 48m

$803

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 9/8

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/23

9:05 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$808

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 9/13

10:54 am-2:15 pm

1 stop35h 21m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/1

5:10 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$809

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Mon 9/15

1:35 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 9/26

5:20 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$825

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Thu 8/28

7:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops23h 21m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 9/6

1:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$830

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/19

6:25 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$833

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 8/18

9:15 am-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 8/26

9:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$834

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 10/25

2:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 11/1

6:35 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$844

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Sun 10/19

8:36 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 34m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 11/1

8:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$852

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 81 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 San Diego to Tokyo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo (average of $815). Flying from San Diego to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 SAN to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Tokyo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Seattle (SEA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $800.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 28m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from San Diego to Tokyo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Tokyo. 8 airlines have flights from San Diego to Tokyo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Tokyo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Tokyo per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Tokyo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $803, Air Canada will fly you from San Diego to Tokyo and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ANA and Japan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $808 and $825, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Tokyo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $407. WestJet flights start at $411 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $441 one-way.

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

    Consider American Airlines (48%), Japan Airlines (48%) or Alaska Airlines (48%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Tokyo.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Tokyo is generally $2,100, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $400. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Tokyo Narita), you can expect to pay $683 for that flight.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in San Francisco and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, or Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are located about 13.0 mi, 11.6 mi, and 11.1 mi, respectively from San Francisco. Travelers in need of a car in San Francisco can rent one for about $57 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seattle?

    Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront are currently the most popular points of interest in Seattle at the moment. Those on a layover in Seattle interested in visiting Pike Place Market, Space Needle, or Seattle Waterfront can do so by traveling 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Seattle/Tacoma Intl for about $81 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles travelers tend to visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live more than any other attractions. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those landing in Los Angeles 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 San Diego to Tokyo flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo (average of $815). Flying from San Diego to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Tokyo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Tokyo. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$668Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$716Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$761Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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