Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, EVA Air or ANA?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are EVA Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $981 and an overall rating of 8.5, EVA Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,199 and an overall rating of 8.3.

Question 2

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a nonstop flight to Tokyo from San Francisco is typically 10h 35m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,140 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Tokyo per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Tokyo, with an average flight time of 10h 43m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 49 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (7).

Question 4

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Tokyo per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Tokyo, with an average flight time of 10h 43m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 49 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (7).

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo was $351 for a one-way ticket and $837 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo.

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Japan Airlines connects San Francisco to Tokyo with 14 flights per week and both ANA and United Airlines also offer 14 flights per week.

Question 8

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Japan Airlines connects San Francisco to Tokyo with 14 flights per week and both ANA and United Airlines also offer 14 flights per week.

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Tokyo, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tokyo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 10

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Tokyo, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tokyo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 11

Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

Question 12

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 1:40 am and will be landing in Tokyo at 4:25 am.

Question 13

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Tokyo jets off at 5:15 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Tokyo. They are: ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and ZIPAIR. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $100 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at ZIPAIR.

Question 15

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Tokyo. They are: ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and ZIPAIR. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $100 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at ZIPAIR.

Question 16

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Tokyo flight route.

Question 17

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Tokyo flight route.

Question 18

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Tokyo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 19

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo on a daily basis.

Question 20

What is there to do to stay busy at San Francisco International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What dining options are there in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Can I store my luggage at Haneda Airport?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 23

Are there any indoor smoking areas at Narita International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is September, where tickets cost $765 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,262 and $1,257 respectively.

Question 25

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is September, where tickets cost $765 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,262 and $1,257 respectively.

Question 26

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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 Francisco to Tokyo.

Question 27

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 28

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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 to Tokyo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

Question 29

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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 to Tokyo from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 30

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $603.

Question 31

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Incheon (ICN) is the top choice – 31% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 32

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Singapore (SIN) often has the shortest layovers from San Francisco to Tokyo, with an average of 2h 23m.

Question 33

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Seattle (SEA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 15h 27m.

Question 34

How often are flights from San Francisco to Tokyo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San Francisco and Tokyo historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 146 minutes.

Question 35

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, ANA have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 36

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 37

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 38

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 39

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 40

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Tokyo were found on ZIPAIR ($837) and China Eastern ($842).

Question 41

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Tokyo were found on ZIPAIR ($837) and China Eastern ($842).

Question 42

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Tokyo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to Tokyo costs $771 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Over the past month, flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) were, on average, 1% cheaper than other San Francisco-Tokyo routes. This is also the most popular route.

Question 43

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Tokyo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to Tokyo costs $771 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Over the past month, flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) were, on average, 1% cheaper than other San Francisco-Tokyo routes. This is also the most popular route.

Question 44

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 45

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 46

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,275, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 47

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,275, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 48

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Tokyo from San Francisco usually cost between $837 and $1,326 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $837 on ZIPAIR (Oct 16-Oct 28).

Question 49

What are the most popular airlines flying to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Tokyo is ZIPAIR, followed by Japan Airlines and ANA.

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