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

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From San Francisco to Tokyo

Are flight prices decreasing from San Francisco to Tokyo due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both San Francisco and Tokyo for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo to control the spread of COVID-19?

New policies can now be found on Philippine Airlines and Alaska Airlines to help keep travelers safe while flying. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travelers flying from San Francisco to Tokyo are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, social distance seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

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

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

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 4 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 22 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.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Philippine Airlines for just $680, but on average you can expect to pay $726.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is less than $1,089.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Tokyo for under $1,100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Tokyo within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

Is San Francisco weather warmer or cooler than Tokyo?

Expect the weather to be around 88 °F on average in August. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Tokyo is generally hotter than in San Francisco.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

For as low as $771, Philippine Airlines can have you in Tokyo from San Francisco in 20h 10m. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $680, Philippine Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Tokyo and back. In addition to Philippine Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Philippine Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $526. Check flights for Hawaiian Airlines, as they currently have the next best price.