Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are available, historically accounting for approximately 10.2% of all flights. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stops. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with connections are more common for this route across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Tokyo typically takes around 11 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 8285 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging about 25 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are frequent. This route is consistently identified as one where competitive deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find favorable fares when searching for this destination, based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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San Francisco to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo typically range from $1186–$1830, with a median price of $1430. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo? You'll find the most affordable fares during September, with a median price of $1209. August is also a strong contender, offering a median of $1297, followed by October at $1379. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travelers.

The journey from San Francisco to Tokyo covers a substantial distance of 8285 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This significant distance means you should anticipate a longer travel experience.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo? A typical journey, including connections, is approximately 11h 15m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tokyo

Regular price: $668 - $1,814

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is between $668 and $1814. The current lowest deal is $637 with Air Premia, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 11.

now $637

Low $668

High $1,814

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TYO is September, with a median price of $1209. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1890. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $1,209

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,890

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tokyo

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$967

$922

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$726

$766

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$979

$912

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$755

$765

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (HND)

American Airlines

$826

$831

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (HND)

American Airlines

$791

$881

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$847 → $644

24%

3 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 9

$848 → $652

23%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$832 → $652

22%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$812 → $637

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

San Francisco - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to TYO are below the typical level, with deals around $637.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1209.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 15m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 11h 15m, while connecting flights average 30h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, making up about 90% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau operates direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good choice for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$659

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

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

📍 ~75 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$925

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $1616. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, sees prices rise significantly to an average of $2215. Across the trailing 90 days, prices generally increase for last-minute bookings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1186. The median price for this route has been $1430. Prices can go up to $1830 or more, so finding a fare below the good price threshold represents significant savings.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo, with a median price of $1209. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1297. While October has a median price of $1379, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1430.

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San Francisco to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tokyo

Regular price: $668 - $1,814

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is between $668 and $1814. The current lowest deal is $637 with Air Premia, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 11.

now $637

Low $668

High $1,814

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

September

Cheapest

Flights from $1,209

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,890

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tokyo

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$967

$922

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$726

$766

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$979

$912

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Viva Macau

$755

$765

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (HND)

American Airlines

$826

$831

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (HND)

American Airlines

$791

$881

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$847 → $644

24%

3 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 9

$848 → $652

23%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$832 → $652

22%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$812 → $637

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo