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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
Tokyo1 stop$800
Osaka
Osaka2 stops$922
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$966
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$908
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,015
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$1,073
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,043
Takamatsu
Takamatsu2 stops$1,201
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stop$800
Osaka
Osaka2 stops$922
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$966
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$908
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,015
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$1,073
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,043
Takamatsu
Takamatsu2 stops$1,201

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Japan

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:15 am - 8:00 pm
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9:30 pm - 11:43 pm
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18h 13m
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$800Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:30 pm - 7:38 pm
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14h 08m
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$801Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5
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HND
15h 25m
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4:20 pm - 4:28 pm
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16h 08m
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$920Japan Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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8:15 am - 3:05 pm
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HND
14h 50m
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4:20 pm - 4:28 pm
HND
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SAN
16h 08m
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$930Japan Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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7:20 am - 1:55 pm
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HND
14h 35m
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9:05 pm - 8:14 pm
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15h 09m
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$954ANA
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12
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HND
14h 35m
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9:05 pm - 8:14 pm
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SAN
15h 09m
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$957ANA
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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6:20 am - 9:00 pm
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22h 40m
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3:50 pm - 8:38 pm
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20h 48m
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$971United Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14
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7:30 am - 2:15 pm
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14h 45m
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4:05 pm - 10:26 pm
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22h 21m
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$972Delta
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
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$973Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 21
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12:50 pm - 12:31 am
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SAN
27h 41m
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$1,000United 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 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $852 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 72 hours was $852.

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 morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,131 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,137.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,089, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 February, when tickets cost $858 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,370 and $1,236 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Japan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Japan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$394
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Nagoya

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.

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 $560 one-way - $928 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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ANAOverall score based on 1148 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.7Crew
8.6Boarding
8.2Comfort
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Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

10.0 Excellentmichael, Mar 2026
HNL - NRT
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Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

The bed / seat was very hard , not at all comfortable for an 11 hr flight .. food was strange , never have I eaten roast chicken and mash potatoes for breakfast!! Very odd

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Delays, plane transfer due to malfunction, no entertainment, limited beverage service.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

The food was not great; but I don’t expect much from airline food. However, the staff was incredible! I had gotten to the gate when I realized I had left my computer at the security checkpoint! I told a staff member and she said, “well, you will miss this flight if you go back to get it” It was a long way from the gate. I asked if I might get on the next flight. She sent for another staff member, and he took me to the gate desk. He found an open seat, and said,”okay, go run to get your computer, I will get you a new boarding pass.” I rran back, retrieved my computer, and returned to the gate. It was closed, but I found the gate nearby where the next ANA flight was leaving. Another staff member was ready for me, and printed me a new pass, and even made sure I still had an aisle seat that I requested! I got in line and continued my trip. These people are amazing, helpful, and friendly. My trip could have been ruined, or postponed at a great expense, but they saved the day! 5 stars!!!!

Best service! Food was Japanese fine dining and they even sang happy birthday to me since it was my birthday halfway through the flight. Bed was comfortable and cabin was quiet.

I originally thought I was booking with ANA airlines and didn't see "operated by United" until the day of. I even thought the United check-in update was a scam so ended up checking in 3 hours before the flight, causing separate seating and uncomfortable middle seats.

Very disappointing. Our flight was delayed for almost 6 hours with the lost time disrupting our travel plans. United should have known that any delay (approximately and hour) triggered a no-fly/work because according to the FAA they had to many flight hours. After the mechanical delay (approximately an hour) we had to wait for a fresh crew change. Seems to me that United could have anticipated this incident. Again, a very disappointing travel experience.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

Not as good as I expected, I couldn't use the screen to watch movies or anything else because it wasn't 'STEADY' AT ALL, it moved every single time that the passenger who sat on that seat moved, that caused me fell dizzy and nauseous when I tried to use it, so I ended up with only sleeping and eating with no entertainment all my haul flight on premium economy seat, plus the passenger who sat next to me, she just loved to spread her very long hair down on my shoulder, face, arm, sometimes her hair just whacked my face till I really wanted to offer her my hairband!, super annoying 😑 and that my bad experience with that flight.

This was serviced by American Airlines. Not as great as Japan Airlines. The LAX domestic airport is not a great airport. We needed to take a shuttle to go to the gate. Mind you, this is just a connection, but we had to go to security again, which is a hassle after a very long flight from Japan. It makes sense, for our checked baggage to be picked up and moved to the other carousel for our final destination, but for us doing the security all over again, pointless. We had our boarding passes already when we were still in Japan, yet we had to start from zero again when we arrived LAX. There should at least be a different line for connecting passengers without going out like it’s our final destination. Next time, I will try to book our flights from any foreign countries non stop to my destination.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

No outlets, plugs, way to charge the phone or service and no food on one leg o the trip, but other than that, great. Loved WIFI, the flight, the crew, the pilots, the schedule, etc. Great job. My new favorite airline!

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

This was my first trip with Alaska Airlines (round trip DCA to San Diego). Despite a slight delay on the return flight, I feel compelled to post a RAVE review! I cannot praise the airline and the crew enough! Everyone was kind, professional, and courteous, every step of the way- excellent service, snacks, and entertainment! On both legs of the trip I inquired whether there were any free seating upgrades and my request were granted BOTH times! I’ve flown on other airlines where they won’t do that, even when those premium seats are empty. As a customer service professional myself, I can say I left my experience feeling like a valued customer and not just a number. I NEVER expected to praise an airline lol I’ll definitely go out of my way to fly with Alaska on future trips. Thank you for such an awesome experience!

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

The room for legs is adequate for a 6’ tall man and the flight was comfortable. The cabin is clean and the crew is very friendly and pleasant.

Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

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