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Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) is the best airport to arrive at if you plan to stay in Central Tokyo. The airport is around 10 miles from the city center. If you plan to visit other cities in Japan, you can fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), which has more connecting flights. Most nonstop flights from San Diego fly to NRT.

NRT, approximately 35 miles from Central Tokyo, has multiple transportation options. The Narita Express (N’EX) high-speed train is the most affordable option, directly connecting Tokyo Station from the airport. Other slower train options include the JR Airport Liner and the Kesei Line. Taxis are quite expensive because of the distance. The train is the fastest and most convenient option from HND. Haneda Airport is connected to Central Tokyo via the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line. You can also take limousine buses or a taxi.

The average greenhouse gas emissions per passenger on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tokyo is 7054 lbs. Consider booking eco-friendly flights like United Airlines, Japan Airlines, or Delta Airlines, which have flights that emit less CO₂ than most flights on the route.

You can check into the United Club lounge, which has pay-at-the-door access for travelers with a United Airlines ticket. The Delta Sky Club is another airline lounge at SAN accessible to passengers with lounge membership programs. You’ll find services and amenities like clean restrooms, comfortable couches, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary drinks and snacks.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Tokyo flights:

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

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

Only Japan Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Tokyo.

Flights from San Diego to Tokyo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $812 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to $1,157 for nonstop.

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.

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

• San Francisco (SFO) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 8% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the San Diego to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $999 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,255, a difference of $256. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station and Haneda Airport International Terminal Train Station. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 11:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:35 pm and lands at 1:22 am.

The flight takes about 11h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $1,101. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Tokyo takes 11h 47m, covering 5,573 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.

One-way fares from San Diego to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $401, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 01m, compared with 15h 09m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 15h 36m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Diego (Japan Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $17:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $14:

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Tokyo range from $903 to $1,366, with an average of $1,101 over the past 12 months. Anything below $903 counts as a good deal.