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$423+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO)

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SAN — TYO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Tokyo are usually found in February or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$915
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$423
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,324

Good round-trip deal

$1,091 or less

Good one-way deal

$462 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 ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/181:35 pmSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/254:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$914
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:35 pmSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Thu 9/185:20 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop10h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/12$915
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:15 amSAN - HND
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/142:00 pmHND - SAN
2 stops37h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$915
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/298:40 pmSAN - HND
1 stop32h 30mANA
Mon 12/18:30 pmHND - SAN
2 stops38h 55mANA
Deal found 6/11$916
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 10/104:07 pmSAN - NRT
2 stops54h 48mAir Canada
Sat 11/16:00 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops31h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$917
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:35 pmSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/185:20 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$920
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/192:21 pmSAN - HND
2 stops22h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/269:55 pmHND - SAN
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$921
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 10/179:59 pmSAN - HND
2 stops27h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/19:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop15h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$923
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Fri 10/178:39 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop25h 36mANA
Sat 11/15:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop14h 08mANA
Deal found 6/10$924
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Fri 9/126:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/206:25 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops15h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$934
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/201:06 pmSAN - HND
2 stops23h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/45:00 pmHND - SAN
2 stops18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$937
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 10/38:39 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/225:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$944

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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 June 12, 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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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Thu 9/4

1:35 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/18

5:20 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$915

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 9/14

2:00 pm-11:47 am

2 stops37h 47m

$915

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 7/9

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 7/14

4:25 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$916

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 9/8

3:50 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$924

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 8/25

9:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 8/29

8:15 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$925

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 7/12

5:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 7/19

5:25 pm-8:38 am

2 stops31h 13m

$930

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 7/9

7:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 7/10

6:25 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$936

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Wed 8/20

4:11 pm-4:30 am

1 stop20h 19m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 9/9

12:30 am-11:44 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$936

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 8/20

5:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/11

5:20 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$937

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 8/16

12:12 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 48m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 9/4

6:25 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$941

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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 26 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo (average of $842). 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 June 12, 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 13% 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. Thursday 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 June 12, 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).

Rainfall in Tokyo by month

Plan your trip to Tokyo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Tokyo by month

Plan your trip to Tokyo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Tokyo, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Tokyo. 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 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 $915, Japan Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Tokyo and back. In addition to Japan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ANA and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $924 and $925, respectively. These flights start at 14% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $433. Alaska Airlines flights start at $434 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $441 one-way.

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

    Consider American Airlines (50%), Japan Airlines (50%) or Alaska Airlines (50%) 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 $2,880, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $438. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Tokyo Narita), you can expect to pay $525 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 $56 per day.

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

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Seattle travelers tend to visit Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront more than any other attractions. Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront are located about 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Those landing in Seattle looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo (average of $842). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$717Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$773Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$773Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$823Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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