Are there direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo?

Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 0.6% of all flights from San Diego to Tokyo. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2. This indicates that direct options are available but represent a smaller portion of the overall flight offerings on this route.

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

A direct flight from San Diego to Tokyo typically takes approximately 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 8983 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 16 hours. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes compared to those with layovers.

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 about 7% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $1446, while connecting flights had a median price of $1349. Direct flights have accounted for approximately 0.5% of the total flights on this route across the trailing quarter.

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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: $790 - $1,564

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tokyo is $790 to $1564. The current lowest deal is $742 with Air Canada, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 29.

now $742

Low $790

High $1,564

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, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$960

$746

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$974

$775

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (HND)

$961

$836

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (HND)

$949

$836

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$967

$822

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (HND)

All Nippon Airways

$963

$823

One-way

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

11 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 12

$1,267 → $856

32%

9 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 10

$1,251 → $843

33%

13 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 16

$1,270 → $864

32%

14 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 17

$1,270 → $864

32%

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 for this route are above the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $725.

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 38h 47m.

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 38 hours and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal for $742.

A recent deal from Air Canada via Skyscanner is available for $742.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tokyo appear frequently, so check often.

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

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar offers an alternative departure point for flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$835

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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$5,567

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Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,748

$3,873

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Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,690

$3,886

Save $1,804

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From SAN

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Jan 19

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$6,659

$4,440

Save $2,219

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Tokyo, Japan

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$20,112

$14,295

Save $5,817

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From SAN

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Jan 27

Tokyo, Japan

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$3,782

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

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From SAN

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Tokyo, Japan

91% AI deal score

$5,479

$3,837

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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 for a flight is around $904. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly to an average of $1934. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in higher prices, averaging $1438.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from San Diego to Tokyo is considered to be $1094 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $1438. Prices can go up to $1777 or more for the higher end of the market, so aiming for prices below the median is generally advisable.

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

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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: $790 - $1,564

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Tokyo is $790 to $1564. The current lowest deal is $742 with Air Canada, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 29.

now $742

Low $790

High $1,564

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, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$960

$746

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$974

$775

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (HND)

$961

$836

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (HND)

$949

$836

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Canada

$967

$822

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Tokyo

San Diego (SAN) - Tokyo (HND)

All Nippon Airways

$963

$823

One-way

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

11 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 12

$1,267 → $856

32%

9 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 10

$1,251 → $843

33%

13 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 16

$1,270 → $864

32%

14 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 17

$1,270 → $864

32%

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 for this route are above the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $725.

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 38h 47m.

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 38 hours and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal for $742.

A recent deal from Air Canada via Skyscanner is available for $742.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Tokyo appear frequently, so check often.

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

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar offers an alternative departure point for flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$835

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

$5,479

$3,837

Save $1,642

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Business Class

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 around $725.

Flights typically take 38h 47m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air Canada offers a recent deal for $742.

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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Nov 28

Dec 04

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Jan 19

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Dec 12

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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 around $725.

Flights typically take 38h 47m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air Canada offers a recent deal for $742.

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

Jan 27

Nov 28

Dec 04

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Dec 12

Jan 27

Feb 10

Nov 28

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?