Q: Can I fly back to San Francisco from Tokyo?

Returning to San Francisco from Tokyo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Tokyo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San Francisco. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Tokyo are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 1

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Tokyo round-trip from $743. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 2

Can I fly to Tokyo from San Francisco right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from San Francisco to Tokyo

Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Tokyo.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Tokyo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Tokyo.

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Question 3

Can I fly back to San Francisco from Tokyo?

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Returning to San Francisco from Tokyo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Tokyo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San Francisco.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Tokyo are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 4

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Tokyo check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Alaska Airlines.

Question 5

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Tokyo is $381. On average you can expect to pay $2,319. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Tokyo Narita), can usually be booked for $741.

Question 6

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

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Before booking your flight to Tokyo from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (87%), Japan Airlines (87%), Thai Airways( 65%).

Question 7

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $800 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Cathay Pacific for just $743, but on average you can expect to pay $786.

Question 8

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo under $1,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is less than $1,187.

Question 9

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $800?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Tokyo within the next 7 days for less than $800.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of the carriers operating flights from San Francisco to Tokyo that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are ANA, Japan Airlines, and United Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 21% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 16% by booking at least 45 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to Tokyo within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,378.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Tokyo from San Francisco average $1,194. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,194, as users have found deals to Tokyo from as low as $381. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Tokyo from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 50%.

Question 14

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo (SFO - TYO)?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Tokyo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 14 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 25 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.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$841	From San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way from	$404	One-way flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (TYO)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$10	Average$19	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
JetBlue	Cheapest$76	Average$117	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	Cheapest$87	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$87	Average$164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$193	Average$1,515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	COVID-19 safety	Search American Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$487	Average$686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$514	Average$655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air China flights
Hong Kong Airlines	Cheapest$520	Average$702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$525	Average$1,091	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	COVID-19 safety	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
ZIPAIR	Cheapest$547	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search ZIPAIR flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
67%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
18%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
14%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	14daily flights
Monday	14daily flights
Tuesday	14daily flights
Wednesday	14daily flights
Thursday	14daily flights
Friday	14daily flights
Saturday	14daily flights

Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO)

The best prices from San Francisco to Tokyo are usually found in February or May, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to TYO flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Tokyo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Tokyo.

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