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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$786
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$722
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$726
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$789
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,027
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$1,101
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,665
Takamatsu
Takamatsu2 stops$915
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stops$786
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$722
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$726
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$789
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,027
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$1,101
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$1,665
Takamatsu
Takamatsu2 stops$915

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

Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:45 am - 4:40 pmSAN-KIX
15h 55m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 2:49 pmKIX-SAN
13h 14m1 stop
$722ANA
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:45 am - 4:40 pmSAN-KIX
15h 55m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 5:29 pmKIX-SAN
18h 44m2 stops
$724ANA
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27
ANA Logo
6:15 am - 7:25 pmSAN-OKA
20h 10m2 stops
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10:25 am - 12:49 pmOKA-SAN
19h 24m2 stops
$726ANA
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Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 11
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7:45 am - 6:45 pmSAN-HND
18h 00m2 stops
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4:25 pm - 2:52 pmHND-SAN
15h 27m1 stop
$786United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 13
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 3:20 pmSAN-NRT
14h 35m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 5:29 pmNRT-SAN
16h 59m1 stop
$787United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:03 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-NRT
27h 57m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 8:58 pmNRT-SAN
19h 28m1 stop
$793Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 24
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8:23 am - 7:30 pmSAN-HND
18h 07m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 7:30 pmHND-SAN
16h 25m1 stop
$800Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 14
Japan Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:00 pmSAN-NRT
15h 45m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 9:45 amNRT-SAN
9h 35mnonstop
$818Japan Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 15
Japan Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 4:40 pmSAN-NRT
12h 00mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 3:06 pmNRT-SAN
13h 56m1 stop
$823Japan Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15
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8:10 am - 6:40 pmSAN-FUK
17h 30m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 8:10 pmFUK-SAN
16h 30m1 stop
$2,033Hawaiian Airlines
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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 $821 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 $821.

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 $1,046, 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 $872 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,335 and $1,324 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 Sundays 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$321
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport

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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,090 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, 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 $1,157.

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 $482 one-way - $962 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.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 996 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.8Food
7.9Entertainment
8.6Boarding
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Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

8.0 ExcellentEric, Oct 2025SFO - SLC
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Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

Everything was excellent. Only the fish entree in the Japanese meal was overcooked and quite dry but everything else was great

Great first time experience on this airline. Very professional staff and great service.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

I was able to change my flight last minute. It was more expensive, but that was my fault. Thank you for allowing me to fly!

Business class on ANA was awesome. There lie flat seats made it easier to sleep on a 12 hour flight. Food was great and service was excellent.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

The seat was uncomfortable and seemed to be on its last days. Loose and sloppy

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

Japan Airlines was excellent as usual once on the plane. Cabin crew was wonderful as usual. Boarding was solid on the Honolulu leg. For Thai Airways the boarding was less organized. I was in an earlier group but they weren’t clear with the numbers or instructions. Flight crew from Japan to Thailand was very good.

Terrible. Our flight was delayed by 15 hours. We lost a full day of our vacation.

highly recommend for trip to japan only reason why i gave good not excellent is because their selection of movies and tv shows in English is more limited .

I avoid American Airlines for a reason. Our flight was delayed at LAX. The situation at the gate was chaotic. The woman making announcements wasn't being clear or transparent regarding why there were delays. There was a lot of confusion regarding flight and gate status. Other passengers were pretty rude. I was elbowed in the eye by someone who was in a hurry to get their bags from the overhead bin immediately after the flight landed. Ultimately, I will avoid AA as much as possible in the future.

We asked for Hindu vegetarian meal in advance and the quality of the food was horrendous. Never flying JAL again!

Japan airline is excellent service .I recommend to Kayak and Japan airline to Frend.

Overall a great experience. One complain was the vegetarian food that my wife had which was mostly boiled vegetables with not much flavor.

Very accommodating and kind airline crews. The plane is also big which makes the passengers more comfortable and relax

Check in online didn't accept my confirmation number so i could only check in with assistance at the airport and ended up with s creepy middle seat.

It was the most expensive Alaska Airlines ticket I’ve ever purchased. I had a middle seat with no legroom or space compared to any other middle seat I’ve hadThere was a silver box under the seat that took up 70% of my legroom on the most narrow 737 max the crew flat out would not help they would not help with bags they would not help with garbage there was no coffee,It was definitely not one of my better experiences on Alaska.

Sitting on the ground for 2 hours waiting for a gate wasn't fun.

It was a great experience, friendly staff and good snacks

Very mediocre, and disappointing for the price of the ticket

My flight wait is 3 hours delayed due to Unknown reason. We waited a very long time in the tarmac. Our flight 24 was scheduled @ 7, therefore we left my house at 330 to park our car. We were at the gate @ 530, then we were told at 6a that it will be late , we boarded at 930 but did not take off until 1015. Therefore my arranged pick up in JFK was cancelled because of no show. Before all these I got an email offers of changing my flight to a different date which I took a day earlier. I will never again take Alaska Airlines, very Inefficient and Disappointing.

Such great crew, from checkin to the plane. So friendly and helpful, I was genuinely impressed.

Seats extremely uncomfortable, no entertainment, no snacks, and when boarding, half of the passengers needed to check in the carry on luggage without any explanation.

The flight was jumping between being delayed and closer to schedule about 5 times. Alaska air website showed incorrect times while google had latest info. This panic was horrible to deal with.

I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

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 food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

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.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

Had a hard time checking into my flight on my phone because they gave me the wrong confirmation number. Otherwise everything else went well.

All was good and they were able to seat my travel companion next to me. Thank you.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

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