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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$1,093
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$968
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$1,162
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$1,112
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,308
Nagasaki
Nagasaki1 stop$1,405
Kumamoto
Kumamoto2 stops$1,203
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,222
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$1,093
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$968
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$1,162
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$1,112
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,308
Nagasaki
Nagasaki1 stop$1,405
Kumamoto
Kumamoto2 stops$1,203
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,222

Book Cheap San Diego to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Japan 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Japan

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Oct 27
Air Canada Logo
5:00 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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KIX
31h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:25 pm - 5:59 pm
KIX
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SAN
14h 34m
1 stop
$968Air Canada
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 10
Air Canada Logo
5:00 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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KIX
31h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:25 pm - 5:59 pm
KIX
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SAN
15h 34m
1 stop
$969Air Canada
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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KIX
29h 57m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 5:59 pm
KIX
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SAN
14h 34m
1 stop
$983Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 13
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:50 pm
SAN
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ITM
14h 15m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:35 am
ITM
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SAN
13h 05m
1 stop
$1,288Japan Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 6:55 pm
SAN
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ITM
19h 40m
2 stops
ANA Logo
12:50 pm - 3:54 pm
ITM
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SAN
19h 04m
2 stops
$1,292ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 7:35 pm
SAN
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HIJ
38h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 7:55 pm
HIJ
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SAN
23h 20m
2 stops
$1,308United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 7:35 pm
SAN
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HIJ
20h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 5:26 pm
HIJ
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SAN
44h 51m
2 stops
$1,314United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Oct 27
ANA Logo
2:24 pm - 7:25 am
SAN
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ITM
25h 01m
2 stops
ANA Logo
3:00 pm - 3:32 pm
ITM
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SAN
16h 32m
2 stops
$1,322ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
Korean Air Logo
6:15 am - 1:25 pm
SAN
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CTS
39h 10m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
4:35 pm - 3:10 pm
CTS
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SAN
38h 35m
2 stops
$1,350Korean Air
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:20 pm
SAN
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CTS
16h 45m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 6:54 pm
CTS
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SAN
27h 14m
2 stops
$1,770Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Japan flights

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

What is the cheapest San Diego to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from San Diego found in the last 5 days was to Tokyo, at $1,116 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,116.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Diego to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,177 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,203.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Japan?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,298 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Japan is May, when tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,902 and $2,734 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Japan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Japan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$455
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Osaka Kansai Intl

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Are there direct flights from San Diego, California, to Japan?

    Yes, there are non-stop flight options between the city of San Diego and the country of Japan. The direct flights are operated out of San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Narita International Airport (NRT), just outside of Tokyo. The airline offering these daily flights is Japan Airlines.

  • Is a visa required for travelers going to Japan from San Diego?

    No, U.S. citizens are not required to have a tourist visa to travel to Japan as long as they don’t plan on staying in the country for more than 90 days. Passengers must arrive with proof of a departing flight out of Japan within that time frame, as well as a valid passport with a free page for an entry stamp.

  • Which is the best airport to fly into to visit Mount Fuji?

    Mount Fuji is probably one of the most iconic Japanese attractions. The closest airport to this famous mountain and its national park, Fuji Hakone Izu National Park, is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). This airport is located south of the center of Tokyo, from where you can get to the national park in just over an hour or so.

  • Is there public transportation from the main airport in Tokyo to the city center?

    The largest airport in Tokyo is Narita International Airport (NRT). There are a few train lines via Japan Rail connecting the airport to the city center. Depending on whether you take an express rail or not, you can expect to pay about ¥1340-3000 ($19-27). The closest international airport to Tokyo is Haneda International Airport (HND). The public transportation available from here is the monorail or train, costing about ¥410 ($4).

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

    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 from San Diego to Japan.

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

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

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

    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 from San Diego to Japan 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 from San Diego to Japan?

    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 from San Diego to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between San Diego and Japan per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Diego and lands in Japan, with an average flight time of 11h 10m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Diego to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $624 one-way - $1,272 round-trip
  • The best airport to fly to in the center of Japan, with access to both northern and southern areas, is Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX). From here, you will be near top attractions such as the Osaka Castle, the Kofuku-ji Temples of Nara, and the historic city of Kyoto with its Imperial Palace and bamboo forest.
  • Even though there are possible non-stop flights between San Diego and Japan, you will most likely find more options with at least one layover, especially if you wish to fly into cities apart from Tokyo. The layovers are generally in airports like Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), if you’re connecting to a different city in Japan.
  • Both of the two main airports in Japan, Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), have hotels onsite as well as conference rooms, lounges with Wi-Fi and work stations. This is ideal for business travelers with early flights or those visiting on a tight schedule.
  • If you’re a traveler that gets a bit anxious prior to flying, San Diego International Airport (SAN) has a few services available to help you relax before your overseas flight to Japan. For instance, in Terminal 2, you’ll find a spa and wellness center to relax.
  • For those planning on traveling to Japan with infants who would like to rent a car or use taxis, rear-facing child car seats are mandatory from ages 0-6. Check if you need to bring one along or if your car rental agency has any available.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Japan

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