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$331+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO)

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SFO — TYO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Tokyo are usually found in September or January, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$648
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$331
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,012

Good round-trip deal

$787 or less

Good one-way deal

$402 or less
From San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Tue 10/2111:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop29h 30mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/101:20 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop18h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/26$648
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Mon 9/812:00 pmSFO - NRT
2 stops34h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 9/104:55 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$651
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Fri 9/195:20 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 40mZIPAIR
Sat 10/49:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 7/27$652
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Wed 10/2911:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop31h 55mAsiana Airlines
Tue 11/111:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop30h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/29$653
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Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - HND
1 stop35h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 8/288:40 amHND - SFO
1 stop16h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/27$665
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Thu 9/411:55 pmSFO - HND
1 stop32h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/173:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop21h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/28$708

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tokyo that are best for you.

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SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 11/10

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$648

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/10

4:55 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 10m

$651

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

5:20 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 10/4

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$652

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

11:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 11/11

1:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$653

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 8/28

8:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

$665

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

7:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 1/28

8:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$704

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

11:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop32h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/17

3:05 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$708

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

11:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$331

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$382

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$390

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Tokyo flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Tokyo trip
Airlines
ZIPAIR

Zip Full-Flat seats recline to a fully flat bed with universal AC power outlets.


Standard seats have USB sockets; bring devices preloaded with content for entertainment.

ANA

Business class features 35-inch wide seats with 24” 4K UHD screens on newer 777-300ERs.


Premium economy offers 19.3-inch wide seats with leg and footrests for added comfort.

Read more about ANAby Marisa Garcia
Japan Airlines

Economy class offers 34 inches of legroom and seat-back screens for entertainment.


Business class includes a la carte dining and priority lounge access at Narita and Haneda.

Airports
SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup from restaurants participating in the SFO2Go program during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
NRT

Consider using the Narita Express for convenient travel to Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Shibuya, or Shinjuku.

Read more about NRTby John Walton
HND

Use the Keikyu Line or Tokyo Monorail for quick, efficient transport from Haneda to central Tokyo in about 13 minutes.

Read more about HNDby Gabriel Leigh
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ZIPAIR and NRT

John Walton

John Walton

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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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on ANA

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on Japan Airlines

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on HND

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is 8 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (average of $823). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Tokyo in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 SFO to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

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

Incheon (ICN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $718.

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

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

Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 08m.

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

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

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 07m.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, such as ANA, AIR PREMIA, and Asiana Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

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

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

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 Francisco to Tokyo?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tokyo from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 18 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 18 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Tokyo. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Tokyo round-trip from $648. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $651, and ZIPAIR, from $652. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $383 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ZIPAIR. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and Air Canada, with prices starting from $390 and $416, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tokyo from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (95%), ANA (90%), United Airlines( 90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Tokyo is $283. On average you can expect to pay $4,440. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Tokyo Haneda), can usually be booked for $657.

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

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

    The majority of Vancouver visitors spend their time at Orpheum Theatre, Pacific Central Station, and Capilano Suspension Bridge. Orpheum Theatre, Pacific Central Station, and Capilano Suspension Bridge are located about 6.5 mi, 6.6 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Vancouver can rent one for about $79 per day.

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

    Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village are the most popular attractions in Seoul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Seoul interested in visiting Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, or Bukchon Hanok Village can do so by traveling 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $62.

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

    Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Taipei City can rent a car from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $71 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (average of $823). Flying from San Francisco 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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
DeltaCheapest$117Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$560Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$661Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$678Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$691Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$701Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ANACheapest$731Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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