Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Yes, direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are available. Historically, approximately 21.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Tokyo has a median duration of 11 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 8285 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 24 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo have been observed frequently. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable deals for this route. Consistent monitoring of prices can be beneficial for securing a good fare.

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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 $978–$1761, with a median price of $1390. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for price changes on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo? You'll find the most affordable options in August, with a median fare of $623. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $674, followed by September at a median of $898. These months present the best opportunities to find lower prices for your journey.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Tokyo takes about 11h 5m, including connections. For itineraries with connections, the median travel time extends to 27h 10m. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a significant distance of 8285 km.

Most itineraries from San Francisco to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 21.8% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo. For connecting itineraries, the typical 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: $581 - $753

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is between $581 and $753. The current lowest deal is $593 with Air Premia, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 30.

now $593

Low $581

High $753

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to TYO is January, with a median price of $1010. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2349. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,010

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,349

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tokyo

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$717

$648

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$708

$648

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Premia

$703

$663

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$715

$648

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$711

$648

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Premia

$701

$663

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,129 → $820

27%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,125 → $865

23%

5 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 20

$1,031 → $822

20%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$1,022 → $821

20%

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San Francisco - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to TYO are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $623

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 11h 5m, while connecting flights average 27h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21.8% of recent flights from SFO to TYO are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau is an airline that provides direct flights on the SFO to TYO route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to TYO are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$706

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$706

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~75 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,009

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From SFO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was observed to be around $1041. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1737, while booking 28-59 days out had an average price of $1708. These trends are based on a 90-day analysis of flight prices.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is considered to be $978 or less. The median price for this route was $1390, with 75% of prices observed at $1761 or below. Keeping these figures in mind can help travelers identify favorable deals.

Historically, August has been the most affordable month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo, with a median price of $623. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $674. While September had a median price of $898, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route was $1390.

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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: $581 - $753

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is between $581 and $753. The current lowest deal is $593 with Air Premia, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 30.

now $593

Low $581

High $753

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,010

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,349

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$717

$648

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$708

$648

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Premia

$703

$663

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$715

$648

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

$711

$648

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tokyo

San Francisco (SFO) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air Premia

$701

$663

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,129 → $820

27%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,125 → $865

23%

5 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 20

$1,031 → $822

20%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$1,022 → $821

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

San Francisco - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to TYO are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $623

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Direct flights to Tokyo typically take 11h 5m, while connecting flights average 27h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21.8% of recent flights from SFO to TYO are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau is an airline that provides direct flights on the SFO to TYO route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to TYO are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$706

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$706

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful alternative for budget travelers due to its proximity to Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,906

$3,727

Save $2,179

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Tokyo

San Francisco to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

San Francisco - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $623

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco 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

Dec 06

Nov 28

Nov 28

Nov 28

Dec 02

Nov 28

Dec 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

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

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

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

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Tokyo from other cities

San Francisco to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Tokyo

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

San Francisco - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $623

Direct flights average 11h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco 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

Dec 06

Nov 28

Nov 28

Nov 28

Dec 02

Nov 28

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 28

Nov 28

Dec 02

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

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

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

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