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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$748
Typical prices: $657-$1,618
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/3Mon 9/7
NRT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$757
Typical prices: $864-$1,296
ZIPAIR
Wed 11/18Wed 12/2
NRT - SFO • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Choose direct flights from Haneda to save time; check-in is often quick and easy.
For Narita, pack snacks and keep carry-ons light to avoid onboard hassle.
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Cheap Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco (TYO-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Tokyo to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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4:20 pm - 2:15 pm
NRT
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SFO
37h 55m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$748Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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4:20 pm - 2:15 pm
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SFO
37h 55m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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NRT
10h 45mnonstop
$754Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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4:20 pm - 2:15 pm
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SFO
37h 55m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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10h 45mnonstop
$754Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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9:25 pm - 1:35 pm
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SFO
9h 10mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 7:55 pm
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11h 20mnonstop
$757ZIPAIR
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
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12:05 pm - 2:15 pm
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SFO
18h 10m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
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10h 45mnonstop
$762Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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9:30 pm - 3:15 pm
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SFO
9h 45mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
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10h 45mnonstop
$779ZIPAIR
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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9:30 pm - 3:15 pm
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9h 45mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
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10h 45mnonstop
$780ZIPAIR
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:30 pm - 3:15 pm
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9h 45mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
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10h 45mnonstop
$780ZIPAIR
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 29
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6:25 pm - 12:15 pm
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9h 50mnonstop
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27h 05m
1 stop
$1,208ANA
Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21
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29h 14m
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10:35 am - 1:55 pm
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11h 20mnonstop
$1,216ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tokyo to San Francisco flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Tokyo usually cost between $579 and $1,590 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $748 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 3-Sep 7).

What is the cheapest Tokyo to San Francisco flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Tokyo to San Francisco costs $401 on the route between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and San Francisco (SFO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 43% cheaper than other Tokyo-San Francisco routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Tokyo to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tokyo, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, 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 Tokyo to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $719 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,175 and $1,152 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,146 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Victoria M. Walker

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Victoria M. Walker is an award-winning travel reporter who writes the “Carrying On” newsletter. Victoria writes about airlines and hotels and fell in love with travel after her first flight in 2014. She was raised in Virginia and is based in Brooklyn, NY. She is interested in finding the best pizza and coffee in every city she visits.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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October

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$450
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
Flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco

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Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Tokyo to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
HND
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SFO
Jan 2026
Don't get to the gate too much earlier than you need to, it is very easy and fast to get from baggage drop off through security and to the gate.
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
NRT
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SFO
May 2025
Bring your own meals like sandwich, nuts, fruit, or protein bar, because the food not only smells fowl but tastes even more so. Jesus, I’d rather just eat a protein bar.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
HND
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SFO
Dec 2024
Get to the airport early because ground transportation to/from takes time and patience. Horribly crowded airport takes time to understand if one doesn’t understand Japanese language. Transfer time from previous flight was obviously not long enough and yet this was what booking service recommended
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
NRT
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SFO
Nov 2024
This trip seemed shorter than I thought. Sleeping helps pass the time. Also take an aspirin and wear compression socks
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
NRT
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SFO
Oct 2024
Procedures in Tokyo Narita airport are very efficient. Transportation to and from Tokyo is also efficient, economical, and available.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
NRT
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SFO
Oct 2024
Get a butt pillow for the long flight and a neck pillow to sleep comfortably
JohnjimyFlew with ANA
NRT
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SFO
Aug 2024
If you have multiple carry-on. You may be subjected to have tags or have to pay, due to limited spaces. I was fortunate to have my bag under seat for take off. Other passengers decided to bring the whole room with them without me having space to put my backpack carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
HND
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SFO
Mar 2024
I have not flown other flights to Tokyo, so I have not much to add here. I did appreciate the option of a direct flight to your destination. Having to connect to another flight is at minimum a 2 hour add to your traveling time to an already long flight. Even though a connecting flight you have been more economical, the saved time will s worth the slightly extra cost to me.
RickFlew with United Airlines
HND
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SFO
May 2024
Haneda Airport was most convenient for me. My friend lives in Chiba so Haneda was closer to drop me off. There was a monorail if coming by train, so that came be convenient too. Check in was a breeze and also ANA accepts luggage forwarding service from our hotel which made it more convenient too!
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
NRT
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SFO
May 2024
Haneda airport now handles most of the international traffic. It's much closer to downtown Tokyo. Narita is 45-55 minutes out of town. Do online and complete you immigration documentation before your flight. Print the QR code and the machine will scan it along with your passport. Much faster.

FAQs for booking flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

  • How can I get from the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to my hotel?

    The most economical travel option is the Bart Rail or subway system. If you choose to ride the subway, it will take about 30min to get to a hotel in downtown San Francisco. The subway station at the airport is in the International Terminal. A taxi is another easy way to get to your hotel. The taxi stand or lane is outside of the arrival hall.

  • Where can I eat at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo?

    At the Haneda Airport (HND), there are restaurants where you can eat different types of cuisine. If you want Asian fare, there is a Shinshu soba noodle and a meat rice bowl shop. For Western fare, a burger shop and a branch of the Subway chain is here. If you're looking for a snack, the airport has an ice cream shop and a Starbucks coffee shop.

  • Are there any lounges at the Narita International Airport (NRT)?

    Yes, there is. You can relax and enjoy an array of amenities in one of the lounges. Some airlines such as Korean Air, United, and Emirates have lounges here for passengers to enjoy. There are also lounges hosted by credit card companies and other corporations including American Express, Orient Corporation, and GTN Epos card. If you don't qualify to enter any of these lounges, there are a couple that you can pay to enter.

  • Can I rent a car at the San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    Yes, you can rent a car at the San Francisco Airport. Several car rental agencies have offices at this airport including Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. To get to the rental car center, hop on the AirTrain and get off at the car rental center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco was $450 for a one-way ticket and $748 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tokyo and San Francisco.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,274 and an overall rating of 8.3, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,730 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 Tokyo to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to San Francisco?

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tokyo to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $836 or less one-way and $1,058 or less round-trip.
  • There are two international airports in Tokyo. Haneda International Airport (HND) is conveniently located about 13 miles from the center of Tokyo. Its other airport, Narita International Airport (NRT), is close to the surrounding cities of Chiba and Funabashi.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite large. It has four terminals and 115 gates. You'll find it easy to get from one side of the airport to another because of its AirTrain, people mover system. The AirTrain goes from terminal to terminal, as well as to parking garages, the airport hotel, and the rental car center.
  • Although there are many direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, some will require a layover. You could switch planes at an airport in the United States such as the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Sea-Tac Airport (SEA), or the Honolulu Airport (HNL).
  • While you're at the San Francisco Airport (SFO), you can watch planes come and go. The airport has an outdoor observation deck on the roof of Terminal 2. This Sky Terrace also has comfortable seating so you can stay here for a while.
  • At the Narita Airport (NRT), you can be dropped off curbside outside of the terminal. There is also a covered shelter under which you can get dropped off to catch your flight to San Francisco. If you're flying out of Haneda Airport (HND), there is a designated drop-off lane for passengers who are getting dropped off.

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Tokyo to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Thursday

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Friday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Saturday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Sunday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Tokyo

Monday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

ANA,Japan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

ANA,Japan Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

ANA,Japan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

ANA,Japan Airlines, +2 more

Friday

ANA,Japan Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Saturday

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