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To watch a movie or TV show, head to one of the InMotion Entertainment locations in San Francisco International Airport where you can rent a tablet or download a film directly onto your own personal device. If you’re interested in planes and the local region, visit the Flight Deck in Terminal 3, which contains touchscreen kiosks that allow travelers to learn about the airport’s history.

Gott's Roadside is a casual restaurant located in Boarding Area A of San Francisco International Airport and serves American-style food, such as hotdogs and fries. Mum Fresh is located near Boarding Area G and has a Vietnamese-inspired menu, with Pho noodle soup being one of their specialties.

To store one or more of your suitcases in the International Terminal of Haneda Airport, go to the luggage storage desk in the Arrivals area. Rates range from 300 JPY to 800 JPY (approximately 3 USD to 7 USD) depending on the size of items, while coats can be stored for 200 JPY (approximately 2 USD).

If you are a smoker, there are many indoor smoking rooms that you can go to in Narita International Airport. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 all of have a minimum of 5 smoking areas each, and nicotine-based products are allowed outside of each building, with ashtrays located in most of these areas.

InMotion Entertainment offers technology products and accessories. The Flight Deck in Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an interactive infotainment area focused on planes and the local region.

Yes, NRT has many indoor smoking rooms. Terminals 1 and 2 have 14 and 19 smoking areas, respectively. Smoking is prohibited inside and outside the passenger terminals except in designated smoking areas.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Tokyo flights:

• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Tokyo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Japan Airlines
• ANA
• United Airlines
• ZIPAIR

Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) 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:

• ZIPAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan 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 Francisco 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 $774 round-trip via Incheon Intl (ICN), compared to $1,002 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 11% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the San Francisco to Tokyo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $974 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,174, a difference of $200. 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 Francisco to Tokyo route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Tokyo flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, night flights for 14%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 11:36 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 4:31 am.

The flight takes about 11h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $996. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo takes 11h 16m, covering 5,140 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 Francisco to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $371, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

ANA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Japan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Tokyo flights are:

• ANA: 86% on time
• Japan Airlines: 84% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Night 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 Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 34m, compared with 15h 40m via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) and 15h 46m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to Tokyo range from $767 to $1,412, with an average of $996 over the past 12 months. Anything below $767 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Tokyo flights:

• Japan Airlines
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.