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$357+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO)

SFO — TYO
Oct 22 — Oct 291
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Thu 10/154:45 pm -
Nonstop11h 15m
Fri 10/309:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/20$814
Fri 12/43:20 pm -
1 stop25h 20m
Fri 12/119:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/19$815
Tue 11/33:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 20m
Sun 11/157:05 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 9/17$816
Mon 11/3012:00 pm -
2 stops34h 10m
Wed 12/28:15 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 9/21$816
Fri 11/63:20 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Sat 11/1411:10 am -
2 stops21h 52m
Deal found 9/18$817
Thu 11/512:00 pm -
1 stop39h 50m
Sat 11/148:40 am -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 9/18$817
Sat 11/73:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 20m
Thu 11/199:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/17$818
Fri 11/63:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 20m
Wed 11/119:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/19$819
Sun 11/153:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 20m
Mon 11/239:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/17$820
Tue 12/111:00 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Sat 12/129:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/18$822
Wed 11/2512:00 pm -
1 stop35h 20m
Tue 12/83:25 pm -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 9/20$822
Thu 10/154:45 pm -
Nonstop11h 15m
Tue 10/279:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 9/18$823

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Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$814
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$357
(Traveloka)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$864

Good round-trip deal

$941 or less

Good one-way deal

$484 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
From San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($36 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 September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO).

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San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - HND Tokyo Haneda

SFOHND

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

11:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$422

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - NRT Tokyo Narita

SFONRT

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

6:59 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops29h 01m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - NRT Tokyo Narita

SFONRT

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

1:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - HND Tokyo Haneda

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

1:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$827

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - NRT Tokyo Narita

SFONRT

San Francisco

Thu 12/24

9:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop41h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$829

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - NRT Tokyo Narita

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 2/16

10:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 2/27

9:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop40h 40m

$866

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - HND Tokyo Haneda

SFOHND

San Francisco

Wed 3/3

12:55 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$891

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - HND Tokyo Haneda

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sun 11/29

12:20 am-4:50 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,011

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - HND Tokyo Haneda

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

7:15 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,017

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO San Francisco - NRT Tokyo Narita

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

11:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 1/15

7:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$1,037

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Tokyo in September.
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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Francisco-Tokyo flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Tokyo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Tokyo

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

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

Currently, January 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,307). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Tokyo in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tokyo

The most flights from SFO to TYO 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 San Francisco to Tokyo?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Tokyo flights typically cost between $716 and $1,135 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $814 on ZIPAIR (Nov 3-Nov 21).

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $659.

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

Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 45m.

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 12m.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Tokyo delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the last year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is 9 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 day to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Tokyo flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Tokyo trip
Our travel experts
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.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on ANA

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

Expert on Japan Airlines

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.

Harriet Baskas

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.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on HND

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

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

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 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 17 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 15 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Tokyo. It is only a 11.0 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Tokyo in 20h 50m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Tokyo is about 5109 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $95. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Philippine Airlines, from $415, and Singapore Airlines, from $484. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo for 90% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $252 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ZIPAIR. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $288 and $447, 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 (82%), ANA (77%), United Airlines( 77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Tokyo is $390. On average you can expect to pay $2,221. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Tokyo Haneda), can usually be booked for $796.

  • 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 Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Gwanghwamun. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Gwanghwamun are located about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.1 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Seoul can rent one for about $53 per day.

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

    Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Pacific Central Station, and Orpheum Theatre are the most popular attractions in Vancouver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Vancouver interested in visiting Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Pacific Central Station, or Orpheum Theatre can do so by traveling 6.6 mi, 6.6 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Those on a layover in Vancouver in need of a rental car can book one at Vancouver Intl for about $43.

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

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Little Tokyo are the most popular attractions in Los Angeles if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Little Tokyo can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.4 mi, 11.7 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $37 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, January 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,307). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$95Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$415Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$484Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$507Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$561Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$665Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$724Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$731Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$745Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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