$348 Find Cheap Flights from Japan to San Diego

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$624
Typical prices: $1,172-$1,199
Air Canada
Fri 2/6Sun 2/22
NRT - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,540
Japan Airlines
Sun 5/10Sun 9/13
NRT - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Japan to San Diego

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Japan to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Japan to San Diego

Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 22
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 12:03 pm
NRT
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SAN
34h 48m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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NRT
29h 15m1 stop
$624Air Canada
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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6:15 pm - 5:24 pm
NRT
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SAN
16h 09m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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NRT
34h 35m1 stop
$630Air Canada
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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6:15 pm - 5:24 pm
NRT
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SAN
16h 09m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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NRT
29h 15m1 stop
$634Air Canada
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
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4:50 pm - 6:08 pm
HND
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SAN
18h 18m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 2:05 pm
SAN
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HND
14h 15m1 stop
$659Delta
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 11:48 pm
HND
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SAN
23h 58m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:05 pm
SAN
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HND
15h 45m1 stop
$662Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 7:54 pm
HND
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SAN
20h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:30 pm
SAN
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HND
17h 15m2 stops
$690United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 8:37 am
NRT
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SAN
32h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:37 pm - 3:55 pm
SAN
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NRT
26h 18m1 stop
$691United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 8:23 pm
HND
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SAN
16h 03m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 7:30 pm
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HND
52h 31m2 stops
$718Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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6:30 pm - 9:32 am
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SAN
32h 02m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:00 pm
SAN
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NRT
29h 45m2 stops
$732Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Japan Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 9:45 am
OKA
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SAN
30h 35m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:50 pm
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OKA
22h 50m2 stops
$1,731Japan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Diego

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is a good deal for flights to San Diego?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Diego, 25% of our users found tickets to San Diego for the following prices or less: From Tokyo Narita Airport $1,320 one-way - $1,462 round-trip.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$339
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Diego

FAQs - booking San Diego flights

  • How far is San Diego Airport from central San Diego?

    San Diego Airport is 3 miles from the center of San Diego.

  • What is the name of San Diego’s airport?

    When flying to San Diego, you'll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN). The airport is also known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego, or San Diego Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Diego?

    On average, a flight to San Diego costs $1,690. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $966 and departed from Tokyo Narita Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Diego is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,069. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $1,486 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is generally in the morning, when flights cost $619 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Diego is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,615.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,320 or less one-way and $1,462 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Diego flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Japan to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Japan to San Diego. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1658 reviews
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
7.8Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.4Boarding
Airline reviews

I fell asleep, and the crew kindly left some snacks for me

8.0 ExcellentVi, Dec 2025
ORD - LAX
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I fell asleep, and the crew kindly left some snacks for me

Underpricer is a terrible third party service that couldn’t change three letters on my boarding pass in time to make a flight. It cost me tons of money to have to buy a new ticket with JAL. I’m extremely let down with Kayak using such a sketchy company with horrific customer service.

Check in procedure is harder than with other airlines, infotainment system is outdated

I liked- timely took the take off I disliked- food for ANML was not served even after request, ASVML was really bad, the cleanliness of seats were not up to satisfactory level and I had to use my own sanitizer. Even basic sanitizer packs were not served, cabin crew could be more friendly as I noticed their behavior against other fellow passangers who were not speaking English well.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The business class food was excellent.

Fantastic flight company. A higher standard than any American airline company for sure.

I thought this was a JAL flight but landed up being a code sharing one with Hawaiian Air. Got upgraded by check in staff and they confirmed my bag coming from Bangkok which was great. Cabin crew was solid, not especially friendly, just super efficient and wanting to get the job done which they did. Very fast and agenda oriented. Worst part is my economy plus seat was no better than my economy seat on JAL. Plus JAL has way better food, cleaner plane, and better crew. Worst part is when I landed, was never told where to grab bags. I had correct flight name and number for JAL but there was a Hawaiian flight number in another baggage terminal. I wasted over an hour with no help from ground staff for my bag. Hawaiian and Alaska airlines merger can’t happen fast enough as Hawaiian airlines is a dinosaur. Bad experience again and I’m not surprised. JAL rocks!

Business class lie flat seat is the best and easiest to operate 👍👍

My seat had zero leg room. I thought I was flying Japan Airlines, a company I picked based solely on the legroom... When I got to the airport on my first flight, they informed me that I was in fact flying J.A.L VIA American Airlines... What a bait and switch. I will never fly AA on an international flight ever again.

Excellent flight. Check in experience was a breeze. Smooth and on time flight. Friendly and attentive attendants. Premium economy seating was very spacious. The lounges in both SEATAC and Narita were first rate. The only negative was the inflight food and entertainment options, which were limited, and Wi-Fi was not working. We would definitely fly JAL again.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

I wasn’t able to check in early and I wasn’t able to get an aisle seat without paying $120.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

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