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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 11:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 12h.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport takes 12h, covering 5,541 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport range from $965 to $1,453, with an average of $1,186 over the past 12 months. Anything below $965 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $1,186 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $893 round-trip via San Jose (SJC), compared to $1,250 for nonstop.

Japan Airlines is the only airline operating San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$75 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $522, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• IX Rental
• Yesaway
• Relax Rent A Car
• Times
• JDM Rent a car

Flights from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,101 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,307, a difference of $206.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Japan Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Tokyo Narita Airport.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 59m, compared with 15h 07m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 15h 54m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Tokyo Narita Airport is 17 hours ahead of San Diego (Japan Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo Narita Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Tokyo Narita Airport flights:

• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. NRT hosts various lounges in each terminal. Terminal 1 houses an IASS executive lounge, United Airlines United Club, two Narita Premier Lounges, one Narita TravleLounge, and five ANA Arrival lounges. Terminal 2 houses three Japan Airlines JAL Sakura Lounges, a Cathay Pacific First and Business class, a China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, and the Pacific Club lounge.

NRT houses the Nine Hours Hotel on-site. If you have late evening arrivals, you can stay at the hotel. The hotel also offers shower rooms for travelers that need to freshen up during the day. Some hotels near the airport provide free shuttle rides to and from NRT.

Yes. All travelers must provide a valid passport and an onward return ticket. It must be valid throughout the period you intend to stay. However, Japanese travelers do not need visas to travel the route.

Yes. NRT offers wheelchair accessibility throughout the entire facility. The airport offers self-driving electric wheelchair for easy access. All restrooms and automatic vending machines are wheelchair accessible. Payphones at NRT are wheelchair accessible and have Braille instructions for passengers with visual problems. All terminals have elevators for easy movement, moving walkways, and ramps to enhance step-free movement. They also come with handrails with Braille tape to indicate the location. Each lounge has priority seats for reduced mobility travelers.