Are there direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

Historically, direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo have been available, accounting for approximately 0.6% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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 takes approximately 12 hours. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 26 hours and 40 minutes. These durations reflect the historical travel times for this route.

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 more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing quarter, direct flights had a median price of $1866, while connecting flights had a median price of $1464. This represents a premium of approximately 27% for direct flights. Direct flights constituted about 0.6% of the available options during this 90-day 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 12h 0m including connections. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a distance of 8983 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time reflects the stops involved.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Tokyo, fares typically range from $1200–$1765, with a median price of $1465. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $1135. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median fare of $1382, and November, where the median fare is $1385. Planning your trip during these months can help you secure a better price.

Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Tokyo connect at least once. While a small share of recent fares are non-stop, the majority of connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers. This means that if you fly this route, you will likely have at least two stops before reaching your destination.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Tokyo

Regular price: $735 - $1,578

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 $735-$1578. The current lowest deal is $780 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 10.

now $780

Low $735

High $1,578

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo is February, with a median price of $1135. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2186. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $1,135

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,186

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Japan Airlines

$1,240

$1,083

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,211

$6,189

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,225

$6,189

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$993

$6,778

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$862

$5,218

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$966

$5,218

One-way

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

14 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 18

$1,145 → $844

26%

8 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 9

$1,097 → $799

27%

10 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 11

$1,093 → $799

27%

4 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 8

$1,152 → $869

25%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Tokyo are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $1135

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with a median price of $1135.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 0m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 12h 0m, while connecting flights average 31h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Japan Airlines offers direct flights

Japan Airlines offers direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Tokyo are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International (SAN) is a convenient departure airport for flights to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$737

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar (CLD) is an alternative departure airport for flights to Tokyo.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,008

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$754

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo and low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$986

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Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$19,539

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Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$19,477

$14,781

Save $4,696

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From SAN

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Tokyo, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Diego to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for flights has been around $1392. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, sees prices rise to an average of $1718, while booking more than 60 days out can result in an average price of $1837. These trends are observed across a 90-day booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Diego to Tokyo is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1200. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1465. Prices generally range, with 75% of observed fares being $1765 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price below $1200 indicates a favorable booking.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo, with a median price of $1135. Other relatively inexpensive months include August and November, which both show median prices around $1382 and $1385, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1465, based on data collected over a 270-day window. While November is one of the cheaper months, it also represents the most expensive month in some historical data.

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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: $735 - $1,578

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 $735-$1578. The current lowest deal is $780 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 10.

now $780

Low $735

High $1,578

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

February

Cheapest

Flights from $1,135

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,186

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Tokyo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Japan Airlines

$1,240

$1,083

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,211

$6,189

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,225

$6,189

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$993

$6,778

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$862

$5,218

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$966

$5,218

One-way

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

14 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 18

$1,145 → $844

26%

8 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 9

$1,097 → $799

27%

10 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 11

$1,093 → $799

27%

4 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 8

$1,152 → $869

25%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

San Diego - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Tokyo are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $1135

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with a median price of $1135.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 0m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 12h 0m, while connecting flights average 31h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Japan Airlines offers direct flights

Japan Airlines offers direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Tokyo are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International (SAN) is a convenient departure airport for flights to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$737

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar (CLD) is an alternative departure airport for flights to Tokyo.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,008

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$754

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo and low-cost carrier options.

Tokyo, Japan

90% AI deal score

$6,607

$4,893

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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 below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $1135

Direct flights take 12h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Japan Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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?

Related routes

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 below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $1135

Direct flights take 12h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Japan Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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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Jan 19

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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?