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

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 2:16 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 6:51 am.

The flight takes about 9h 21m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco takes 9h 21m, covering 5,109 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.

Round-trip flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco range from $746 to $1,224, with an average of $960 over the past 12 months. Anything below $746 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $960 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $469 round-trip via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared to $952 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 81% on time
• ANA: 78% on time
• ZIPAIR: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ANA and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $409, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Tokyo Narita (NRT) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $795 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,074, a difference of $279.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Japan Airlines
• ZIPAIR
• United Airlines
• ANA

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 17m, compared with 22h 06m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 23h 32m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo Narita Airport (Pacific Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.