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

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 2:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 8:24 am.

The flight takes about 9h 29m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9h 29m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco range from $785 to $1,539, with an average of $1,040 over the past 12 months. Anything below $785 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,040 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 $1,042 for nonstop.

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

• ANA: 82% on time
• United Airlines: 81% on time
• ZIPAIR: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time on average.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to San Francisco flights, with 57% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and morning flights for 1%.

One-way fares from Tokyo to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $925, which is 74% above the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually 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 to San Francisco route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $936 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,462, a difference of $526.

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 and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• ANA
• Japan Airlines
• ZIPAIR

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 43m, compared with 16h 57m via Honolulu (HNL) and 21h 17m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo (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 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.

BART Rail is an inexpensive subway option from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco. The trip to a hotel downtown takes about 30 minutes and the station is in the International Terminal. Taxis are another option and the taxi stand is outside the arrival hall.

Yes, several car rental agencies have offices at SFO. The car rental center can be reached on the AirTrain, which stops there.

Haneda Airport (HND) has restaurants serving different types of cuisine. Asian options include a Shinshu soba noodle shop and a meat rice bowl shop. For Western fare, there is also a burger shop. The airport also has an ice cream shop for snacks.