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Yes, if you fly Delta as an active-duty military, you will enjoy free checked luggage and other benefits depending on your reason for traveling to Tokyo. In addition, the airline permits military personnel and their spouses to carry their pets as checked baggage.

Yes, you can change or cancel your flight booking if your plans change, depending on the specific airline and the type of your ticket. With Hawaiian Airlines, you can cancel your ticket within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, without any fees. This applies to bookings made at least seven days before the scheduled departure.

No, as a tourist with a U.S. passport, you do not need a visa for traveling from San Jose to Tokyo for a short-term visit of up to 90 days. However, you will have to present a valid passport and provide proof of onward or return ticket.

Yes, you have several options to book a flight with a layover during your journey. Hawaiian Airlines offers layovers at Honolulu (HNL), United Airlines stops at Denver Intl (DEN), and Delta provides layovers at either Los Angeles (LAX) or Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Among airlines operating San Jose to Tokyo flights:

• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection

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

Flights from San Jose to Tokyo usually depart from San Jose (SJC) 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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $671 round-trip via Incheon Intl (ICN), compared to $778 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $89–$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 Jose to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 2% of one-stop connections

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Jose to Tokyo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $813 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,157: a $344 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Jose to Tokyo route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 43 minutes.

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.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Tokyo takes 0h 00m, covering 5,171 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $858. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 Jose to Tokyo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $503, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

ZIPAIR is the only airline operating San Jose to Tokyo flights. 80% 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 Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 56m, compared with 14h 58m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 15h 12m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Jose (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 Jose to Tokyo range from $660 to $1,103, with an average of $858 over the past 12 months. Anything below $660 counts as a good deal.