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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$775
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$912
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$1,085
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$1,100
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,434
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$1,436
Ishigaki
Ishigaki1 stop$1,849
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$775
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$912
Okinawa
Okinawa2 stops$1,085
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$1,100
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,434
Nagasaki
Nagasaki2 stops$1,436
Ishigaki
Ishigaki1 stop$1,849

Book Cheap San Jose 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 Jose 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Japan

Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 2:50 pm
SJC
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 12:02 pm
NRT
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SJC
36h 07m
3 stops
$775Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 10
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12:05 pm - 2:50 pm
SJC
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
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7:35 pm - 7:28 pm
NRT
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SJC
15h 53m
1 stop
$783Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Nov 10
China Eastern Logo
6:59 am - 9:20 pm
SJC
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HND
46h 21m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:40 am - 2:32 pm
HND
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SJC
22h 52m
2 stops
$1,020China Eastern
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15
Air Canada Logo
6:37 pm - 4:25 pm
SJC
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KIX
29h 48m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 8:57 pm
KIX
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SJC
18h 57m
2 stops
$1,021Air Canada
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:37 pm - 4:25 pm
SJC
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KIX
53h 48m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 8:57 pm
KIX
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SJC
18h 57m
2 stops
$1,027Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23
China Eastern Logo
9:05 am - 12:30 pm
SJC
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HND
35h 25m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
5:10 pm - 2:31 pm
HND
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SJC
37h 21m
2 stops
$1,067China Eastern
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 2:00 pm
SJC
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HND
14h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 2:12 pm
HND
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SJC
13h 37m
1 stop
$1,077Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Oct 8
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 2:20 pm
SJC
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HND
27h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 9:47 pm
HND
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SJC
21h 12m
1 stop
$1,082Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:50 pm
SJC
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ITM
19h 50m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 3:52 pm
ITM
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SJC
35h 42m
2 stops
$1,490Japan Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
Japan Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 7:50 pm
SJC
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ITM
19h 48m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 3:51 pm
ITM
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SJC
17h 16m
2 stops
$1,509Japan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Jose 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 Jose found in the last 5 days was to Tokyo, at $329 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Jose (SJC) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $329.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Jose to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $761 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 $761.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose 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 $1,162, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Japan is February, when tickets cost $81 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $497 and $361 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$258
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from San Jose to Tokyo Narita Airport

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Do the airports in Japan offer accessibility services to passengers with reduced mobility?

    The NRT and KIX airports provide first-rate assistance to visitors with disabilities. However, you must get in touch with your airline 48h prior to the departure of your flight from SJC and let them know about any services you might want. This will give the personnel ample time to make arrangements for wheelchair services and other help. As a result, when you land at any of the airports, the facilities will be ready on the ground.

  • Are there onsite hotels at SJC?

    Yes, if you're seeking a place to stay the night close or at SJC, there are a number of hotels where you may do so. One of the nicest hotels is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose, which is about 0.6 miles away. You can alternatively stay the night at Hyatt Place San Jose Airport or Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport, depending on your tastes and financial constraints. All these hotels are near the airport, and both have indoor pools and comfy accommodations.

  • Can I find lactation lounges at any of the Japanese airports?

    Nursing moms visiting Japan will be able to breastfeed their infants or even change their diapers in a secluded lactation location in the North Terminal of KIX. If you land in NRT, you will find the Mamava pods in each terminal.

  • Where can I spend the night at SJC?

    SJC is a relatively small facility; those looking forward to sleeping while at the airport should go to Terminal A. There are cozy, padded chairs throughout the space. If you intend to spend the night in this airport, don't forget to bring an additional travel blanket.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Jose to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $284 one-way - $937 round-trip
  • When flying from San Jose to Japan, you might think about using Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, or China Airlines. Amazing bargains are available on their in-flight service packages. You will have access to meals, beverages, entertainment, and sleeping bags on board these flights.
  • If you're taking a flight from San Jose to Japan, you must arrive at the San Jose International Airport (SJC) at least 3h before departure. This is done to make sure you get through security checks, receive your boarding pass, have time to explore the airport's interesting attractions, and arrive at your departure gate on time and without incident.
  • When flying from San Jose to Japan, it is possible that you will land at any of the two different airports in Japan. Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Narita International Airport (NRT). NRT is approximately 40 miles from Tokyo and serves many international flights. On the other hand, KIX is approximately 24.9 miles away.
  • When you land at KIX and need to take a quick shower, the northernmost section of the Terminal 1 Building's major international gate area has coin-operated showers. While at NRT, you will find the showers at Terminals 1 and 2.
  • The quickest way to get to SJC is through a taxi service. You can utilize this method to go to the airport if you are running behind schedule and are at risk of missing your flight. With a taxi, you can take approximately 20min from the city center to SJC.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose 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.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1838 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

8.0 ExcellentMami, May 2026
ORD - NRT
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It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

Not as good as I expected, I couldn't use the screen to watch movies or anything else because it wasn't 'STEADY' AT ALL, it moved every single time that the passenger who sat on that seat moved, that caused me fell dizzy and nauseous when I tried to use it, so I ended up with only sleeping and eating with no entertainment all my haul flight on premium economy seat, plus the passenger who sat next to me, she just loved to spread her very long hair down on my shoulder, face, arm, sometimes her hair just whacked my face till I really wanted to offer her my hairband!, super annoying 😑 and that my bad experience with that flight.

On time. Convenience of a small airport. Excellent service from staff at check-in.

LAX to San Francisco under UA was sooooo stressful! Flights was delayed and no assistance from the airline to the next flight. Flew UA twice and both flights highly distressful.

The food was terrible and totally inedible. If you are flying with ANA/United bring your own food it was a long flight to be hingry

I thought I bought the ticket directly through Kayak not a 3rd party

I like that we made it faster than regularly scheduled. Everything else was poor. The boarding was slow and chaotic. One person was screaming instructions to people that didn’t understand and there was only one camera so boarding was slow. The crew was not very friendly and one stewardess was extremely rude to everyone the entire flight. The food was not good and not themed to the country we were going to like every international flight I’ve taken. Lastly the seats were awful. After this flight I would never recommend United and will actively avoid booking another flight through them.

When I checked in, it printed two bag tags. The helper said they would cancel the other. They canceled both and my bag was left behind

It was really fast to Tokyo. Much faster than the budget carriers. However a lot less space than international flights.

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

Flying into PAE was so easy because it’s baggage claim is quick and accesible. I had a car rental and the counter is inside the baggage claim area, very convenient.

It was a very short flight so there really wasn’t any entertainment my. The little pretzels were good though and the cabin crew was awesome.

The first flight was fine, great crew, but the plane was delayed 45 minutes to go to Seattle because of they were missing a ramp. That would make sense if the plane was actually at the gate. Not if we’re still waiting for a plane. After we landed we waited 30-45 minutes on the tarmac just to get off the plane. Alaska made me miss my connecting flight, wasting my time, and my money. I should honestly be reimbursed, but hey, when does the airline ever actually take accountability? Never.

Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

Flight delayed Didn’t send second leg of trip itemerary First class was fair, but not great.

Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

Wish there were more complimentary drinks available - only had water and apple juice. Also - no snacks were provided during the flight, but we were offered some items as we exited the plane.

No negatives. Crew was great, flight was on time and there were no crazy passengers. 🤩

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Punctuality is a great factor. Boarding, departing and landing in timely fashion. No hazles and very profesional service in land and during the flight. Great experience.

Wifi never really worked. Flight attendants were generally fine except when they were not very helpful when my wife accidentally spilled a soda (they chastised her to apologize to the people sitting behind when it was dark and we couldn't see anything and they brought one tiny napkin to help clean it up). Seats were uncomfortable for all four of us. Otherwise a typical flight.

Seats in economy might too narrow. people sitting next to each other is always hitting shoulders.

Easy to board and fly, no frills. Yummy ramen on board.

It was for the most part a 10/10 they said they had entertainment options but all they had was old movies for streaming from the mid 2010’s so like 10 years ago

all good for a very budget flight - well priced and excellent service. Will fly again

Couple of the crew members were really nice and the rest are really rude and didn't help when we needed help, food was not worth it at all and most importantly there's no even entertainment system other than a very interruptive and slow internet and some movies.

I appreciate the economy price of the tickets. The long flight made the comfort level on the lower average side. Wi-Fi connection was not consistent but working. Overall, I would fly again with zip air but next time get the flat, premium seats with the amount of money I would save otherwise.

Comfortable seats and lucky no one was in middle seat. No water on the plane. Plane was on time and staff was fast.

You get what you pay for and nothing more. Wanted a cheap flight and that’s exactly what I got, though it’s human nature to wanting to feel like you got a good deal as well. There was none of that here. I was cheap and they were too. Got to my destination safely and that’s all that really matters.

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