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$506+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO)

SAN — TYO
Nov 11 — Nov 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Tokyo are usually found in February or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Mon 11/238:19 pm -
1 stop30h 36m
Thu 12/109:25 pm -
1 stop13h 46m
Deal found 10/11$911
Tue 12/16:20 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sun 12/131:15 pm -
2 stops21h 57m
Deal found 10/8$912
Mon 11/304:45 pm -
2 stops29h 40m
Sun 12/134:55 pm -
1 stop13h 47m
Deal found 10/11$914
Thu 12/34:45 pm -
1 stop30h 45m
Wed 12/169:05 pm -
1 stop16h 03m
Deal found 10/9$914
Tue 11/38:07 pm -
1 stop30h 48m
Tue 11/179:25 pm -
1 stop14h 16m
Deal found 10/12$915
Thu 12/38:17 am -
2 stops18h 38m
Sun 12/139:25 pm -
1 stop13h 46m
Deal found 10/8$916
Thu 12/37:30 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 12/1610:55 pm -
1 stop14h 42m
Deal found 10/10$916
Thu 12/311:45 am -
Nonstop12h 00m
Wed 12/165:05 pm -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 10/11$917
Thu 12/37:30 am -
1 stop14h 20m
Tue 12/156:25 pm -
1 stop16h 47m
Deal found 10/8$917
Tue 10/2010:55 am -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 1/127:05 pm -
1 stop18h 09m
Deal found 10/11$918
Tue 11/38:07 pm -
1 stop30h 48m
Mon 11/99:25 pm -
1 stop14h 13m
Deal found 10/11$919
Mon 11/98:20 pm -
2 stops25h 45m
Mon 11/239:25 pm -
1 stop14h 46m
Deal found 10/9$920

Find flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$911
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$506
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,117

Good round-trip deal

$1,166 or less

Good one-way deal

$702 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
From San Diego to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Wed 11/25

7:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$530

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Sun 11/8

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$532

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Tue 11/10

5:13 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 52m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$532

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Wed 11/11

7:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$532

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - NRT Tokyo Narita

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 11/28

9:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - NRT Tokyo Narita

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 10/24

6:28 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 02m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - NRT Tokyo Narita

SANNRT

San Diego

Mon 10/26

6:26 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 10/26

6:20 am-7:15 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Sun 11/29

6:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$534

San DiegoTokyo

SAN San Diego - HND Tokyo Haneda

SANHND

San Diego

Tue 10/27

7:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Diego-Tokyo flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Tokyo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Tokyo flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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 San Diego-Tokyo 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 San Diego to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Tokyo

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 $891). Flying from San Diego to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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?

When flying from San Diego to Tokyo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo

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).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Tokyo flights typically cost between $951 and $1,292 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $911 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 23-Dec 10).

How often are flights from San Diego to Tokyo delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between San Diego and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Tokyo flights?

Over the last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 85 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.

The best insider tips for San Diego to Tokyo flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Tokyo trip
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

Expert on 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines,ANA, andAlaska 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 7 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.

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to Tokyo can take about 16h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $981. The distance between San Diego and Tokyo is about 5578 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $501, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Tokyo and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $564 and $579, respectively. These flights start at 56% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $450. ANA flights start at $468 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $470 one-way.

  • 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 $59 per day.

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

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Little Tokyo 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 Little Tokyo can do so by traveling 12.4 mi, 11.7 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $38 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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 $891). Flying from San Diego to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Tokyo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$501Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$564Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$579Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$719Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$774Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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