Are there direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

Historically, direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo have been available. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.6% of all flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Tokyo covers a distance of 8983 kilometers and has a median duration of 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 16 hours and 0 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo have been slightly more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $1446, representing a 7% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $1349. Direct flights constituted approximately 0.5% of the total available options during this period.

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San Diego to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

A typical journey from San Diego to Tokyo takes about 38h 47m including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a distance of 8983 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent during layovers.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Diego to Tokyo are typically $1094–$1777, with a median of $1438. Current fares are above the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo, April stands out with a median fare of $725. May also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $1069, followed by August at a median of $1120. These months present the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.

For flights from San Diego to Tokyo, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect to make multiple stops on their journey.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tokyo

Regular price: $746 - $1,531

Prices for flights from San Diego to Tokyo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tokyo is between $746 and $1531. The current lowest deal is $783 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $783

Low $746

High $1,531

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo is April, with a median price of $725. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2007. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $725

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,007

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Viva Macau

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Frontier Airlines, Viva Macau

$955

$733

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Frontier Airlines, Viva Macau

$946

$740

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$908

$773

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$920

$796

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$908

$799

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$908

$801

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

$1,047 → $1,027

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$1,125 → $1,145

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$1,109 → $1,151

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

$1,044 → $1,094

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Tokyo are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for flights to Tokyo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights to Tokyo take 38h 47m on average

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Tokyo is 38 hours and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 60% of recent flights from San Diego to Tokyo included at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers 15 direct deals

All Nippon Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Viva Macau offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient and often more affordable option for flights to Tokyo.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$764

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$763

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,017

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Jan 27

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From SAN

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Tokyo, Japan

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From SAN

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,376

$4,004

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From SAN

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Jan 25

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,443

$4,015

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Jan 27

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,408

$4,042

Save $1,366

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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From SAN

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Jan 27

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,447

$4,042

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Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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From SAN

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Jan 22

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,572

$4,047

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Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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From SAN

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Jan 06

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$6,082

$4,562

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Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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Jan 19

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$6,516

$4,563

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From SAN

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$6,116

$4,563

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $904. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1934, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1705. Prices generally increased for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1438.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from San Diego to Tokyo is considered to be $1094 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1438. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1777 or less. Therefore, finding a fare at or below $1094 indicates a favorable price.

Historically, April has been the most affordable month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo, with a median price of $725. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1069. The annual median price for this route was $1438. While August was listed among the cheapest months with a median of $1120, it was also identified as the most expensive month, suggesting price variability during that period.

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San Diego to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tokyo

Regular price: $746 - $1,531

Prices for flights from San Diego to Tokyo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tokyo is between $746 and $1531. The current lowest deal is $783 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $783

Low $746

High $1,531

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

April

Cheapest

Flights from $725

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,007

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Viva Macau

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Frontier Airlines, Viva Macau

$955

$733

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Frontier Airlines, Viva Macau

$946

$740

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$908

$773

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$920

$796

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$908

$799

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Viva Macau

$908

$801

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

$1,047 → $1,027

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$1,125 → $1,145

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$1,109 → $1,151

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

$1,044 → $1,094

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Tokyo are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for flights to Tokyo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights to Tokyo take 38h 47m on average

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Tokyo is 38 hours and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 60% of recent flights from San Diego to Tokyo included at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers 15 direct deals

All Nippon Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Viva Macau offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient and often more affordable option for flights to Tokyo.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$764

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$763

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$6,116

$4,563

Save $1,553

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Flights to Tokyo take 38h 47m on average

Connecting flights are more common

All Nippon Airways offers 15 direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

How do I know if a San Diego to Tokyo flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?

How much do direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo cost compared to connecting flights?

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More routes from San Diego

Flights to Tokyo from other cities

San Diego to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for prices as low as $725

Flights to Tokyo take 38h 47m on average

Connecting flights are more common

All Nippon Airways offers 15 direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Jan 27

Jan 27

Feb 01

Feb 01

Jan 27

Jan 25

Jan 27

Jan 27

Jan 22

Jan 06

Jan 19

Jan 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

How do I know if a San Diego to Tokyo flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?