How many flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 23% of flights from Tokyo to San Francisco have been non-stop. This means that a significant portion of available options include layovers. For flights with connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This information can help travelers plan for potential longer travel times if a direct flight is not available.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Tokyo to San Francisco typically takes about 9 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 8285 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 21 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can more than double the total duration.

Should I set a price alert for Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

Historically, prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco have shown regular fluctuations. This pattern suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. By monitoring price changes over time, you can potentially identify opportunities to book at a lower cost. Given the route's classification, alerts can help capture favorable pricing as it becomes available.

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2027-01-25 – 2027-01-31
TYO - San Francisco
74% AI deal score
¥93,319
¥106,279
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2027-01-26 – 2027-01-31
TYO - San Francisco
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¥106,279
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TYO - San Francisco
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¥98,228
¥107,066
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¥107,066
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¥107,066
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2027-01-25 – 2027-01-28
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¥107,066
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2027-01-26 – 2027-01-28
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75% AI deal score
¥98,228
¥107,066
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Tokyo to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

A typical journey from Tokyo to San Francisco takes about 9h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent during layovers. For those itineraries that do connect, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 26h 19m, compared to the 9h 35m for non-stop options.

When considering cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, fares typically range from $817–$1877, with a median price of $1326. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals might require careful timing.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco, the data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $607. Following March, April also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $853. August is another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $1039.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 23% of recent fares being non-stop. When itineraries do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly from Tokyo to San Francisco, you are likely to have at least one stop on your journey.

The distance between Tokyo and San Francisco is approximately 8285 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you can expect a significant amount of time in the air.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥83,792 - ¥184,230

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

The regular price range for this route is JPY 83,792 to JPY 184,230. The current lowest deal is JPY 106,436 with Viva Macau, for travel from Jan 25-Jan 30.

now ¥106,436

Low ¥83,792

High ¥184,230

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TYO to SFO is March, with a median price of $607. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1640. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from ¥607

October

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,640

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

¥166,393

¥145,040

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,206

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,520

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,520

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,520

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥99,722

¥118,541

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

¥98,255 → ¥107,066

2 nights

Jan 27 - Jan 29

¥98,296 → ¥107,066

2 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 27

¥98,228 → ¥107,066

2 nights

Jan 26 - Jan 28

¥98,228 → ¥107,223

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to San Francisco are above the typical level at $1326.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $607 for flights to San Francisco.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 35m

The typical direct flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 23% of recent flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has offered direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

This route typically sees regular deal patterns, so consider booking in advance for better prices.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥104,287

Haneda (HND)

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

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥150,021

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~¥105,414

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and many low-cost options.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~¥126,125

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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From HND

Elite

Dec 08

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$11,757

$10,177

Save $1,580

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 16

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$13,094

$10,738

Save $2,356

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Feb 25

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$4,413

$3,915

Save $498

Korean Air

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 04

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$12,216

$10,743

Save $1,473

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 04

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$12,287

$10,743

Save $1,544

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 04

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$12,287

$10,743

Save $1,544

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Mar 23

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$11,194

$10,173

Save $1,021

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Mar 18

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$11,092

$10,173

Save $919

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 29

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$11,205

$10,173

Save $1,032

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$12,115

$10,962

Save $1,153

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 10

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$3,936

$3,474

Save $462

2GO

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 10

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$3,939

$3,474

Save $465

2GO

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Tokyo to San Francisco 7-13 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at around $1061. Prices tend to increase outside of this window. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out typically average $1911, while those booked 28-59 days in advance average approximately $1472. Planning your purchase within this optimal timeframe can help secure a more favorable fare.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $817. The median price for this route has been $1326. Prices above $1877 typically fall into the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the $817 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable opportunities.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco, with a median price of $607. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $853. While August shows a median of $1039, it has also been identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1326, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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Tokyo to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥83,792 - ¥184,230

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

The regular price range for this route is JPY 83,792 to JPY 184,230. The current lowest deal is JPY 106,436 with Viva Macau, for travel from Jan 25-Jan 30.

now ¥106,436

Low ¥83,792

High ¥184,230

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

March

Cheapest

Flights from ¥607

October

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,640

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

¥166,393

¥145,040

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,206

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,520

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,520

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥100,254

¥121,520

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥99,722

¥118,541

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

¥98,255 → ¥107,066

2 nights

Jan 27 - Jan 29

¥98,296 → ¥107,066

2 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 27

¥98,228 → ¥107,066

2 nights

Jan 26 - Jan 28

¥98,228 → ¥107,223

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to San Francisco are above the typical level at $1326.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $607 for flights to San Francisco.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 35m

The typical direct flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 23% of recent flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has offered direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

This route typically sees regular deal patterns, so consider booking in advance for better prices.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥104,287

Haneda (HND)

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

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥150,021

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~¥105,414

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and many low-cost options.

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$3,939

$3,474

Save $465

2GO

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 9h 35m

Connecting flights are common

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance

Tokyo main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 08

Dec 16

Feb 25

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Mar 23

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Dec 29

Dec 07

Nov 10

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

How many flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Should I set a price alert for Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

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More routes from Tokyo

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Tokyo to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 9h 35m

Connecting flights are common

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance

Tokyo main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 08

Dec 16

Feb 25

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Mar 23

Mar 18

Dec 29

Dec 07

Nov 10

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?