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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.4% of flights from Tokyo to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Tokyo to San Francisco typically takes approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 8226 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a significantly longer duration, with a median flight time of 18 hours. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are classified as frequent in terms of deal availability. This suggests that price fluctuations and new deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be a useful strategy to monitor these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare when one becomes available.

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2026-09-22 – 2026-10-18
TYO - San Francisco
72% AI deal score
¥95,778
¥122,034
Round trip
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TYO - San Francisco
72% AI deal score
¥95,778
¥122,034
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¥95,778
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74% AI deal score
¥100,431
¥122,193
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72% AI deal score
¥95,812
¥122,832
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Tokyo to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, fares typically range from $657–$1351, with a median of $783 over a 90-day period. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 7% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of $557. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median of $682, and January, where the median fare is $718. Planning your trip during these months can lead to notable savings.

A typical journey from Tokyo to San Francisco takes about 20h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, as only 24.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Tokyo and San Francisco is approximately 8226 kilometers, making this a long-haul flight. This classification indicates a significant travel distance, typically involving extended flight times and often requiring connections.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥84,362 - ¥148,228

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco is between JPY 84,362 and JPY 148,228. The current lowest deal is JPY 122,034 with Viva Macau, for travel from Sep 22-Oct 20.

now ¥122,034

Low ¥84,362

High ¥148,228

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco is September, with a median price of $557. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2031. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from ¥557

December

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥2,031

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥124,353

¥130,180

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥107,047

¥130,340

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,778

¥122,034

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,778

¥122,034

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,778

¥122,034

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,812

¥122,832

One-way

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

20 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 7

¥107,645 → ¥120,977

12%

14 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 1

¥108,729 → ¥123,690

14%

15 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 2

¥107,623 → ¥125,924

17%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

¥110,671 → ¥129,116

17%

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 for Tokyo to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $557

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices for this route at $557.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 20m

The median flight duration from Tokyo to San Francisco is 20 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 75.6% of recent deals, typically with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has historically offered direct flights on the Tokyo to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco appear frequently.

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 ~¥122,034

Haneda (HND)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~¥159,411

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥124,604

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥125,446

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From NRT

Elite

Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$5,281

$3,730

Save $1,551

2GO

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,798

$3,362

Save $1,436

Asiana Airlines

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 23

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$4,532

$3,480

Save $1,052

Asiana Airlines

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 10

San Francisco, United States

85% AI deal score

$11,994

$9,738

Save $2,256

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 25

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$4,634

$3,711

Save $923

2GO

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$4,616

$3,730

Save $886

2GO

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 08

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$10,104

$8,565

Save $1,539

All Nippon Airways, +1

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 19

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$4,386

$3,711

Save $675

2GO

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$4,467

$3,730

Save $737

2GO

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$4,460

$3,730

Save $730

2GO

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 25

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$4,418

$3,730

Save $688

2GO

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Nov 25

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$4,433

$3,730

Save $703

2GO

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $768. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $948, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1165. For travelers planning further ahead, prices averaged $982 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance and $1091 for those made 60 or more days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco was considered to be $657 or less. The median price observed for this route was $783. Prices typically ranged up to $1351 for the higher end of deals. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below the $657 threshold can help identify a favorable deal.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, with a median price of $557. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $682. January had a median price of $718, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 90 days. The annual median price for this route was $783.

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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: ¥84,362 - ¥148,228

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco is between JPY 84,362 and JPY 148,228. The current lowest deal is JPY 122,034 with Viva Macau, for travel from Sep 22-Oct 20.

now ¥122,034

Low ¥84,362

High ¥148,228

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

September

Cheapest

Flights from ¥557

December

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥2,031

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Viva Macau

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥124,353

¥130,180

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥107,047

¥130,340

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,778

¥122,034

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,778

¥122,034

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,778

¥122,034

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau, Frontier Airlines

¥95,812

¥122,832

One-way

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

20 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 7

¥107,645 → ¥120,977

12%

14 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 1

¥108,729 → ¥123,690

14%

15 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 2

¥107,623 → ¥125,924

17%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

¥110,671 → ¥129,116

17%

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 for Tokyo to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $557

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices for this route at $557.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 20m

The median flight duration from Tokyo to San Francisco is 20 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 75.6% of recent deals, typically with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau has historically offered direct flights on the Tokyo to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco appear frequently.

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 ~¥122,034

Haneda (HND)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~¥159,411

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~¥124,604

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$4,433

$3,730

Save $703

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

September is historically cheapest at $557

Flights typically take 20h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 07

Dec 02

Nov 23

Dec 10

Nov 25

Dec 02

Oct 08

Nov 19

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 25

Nov 25

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?

Related routes

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

September is historically cheapest at $557

Flights typically take 20h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 07

Dec 02

Nov 23

Dec 10

Nov 25

Dec 02

Oct 08

Nov 19

Dec 02

Dec 02

Nov 25

Nov 25

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?