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

Across the trailing quarter, 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 routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Tokyo to San Francisco has a duration of 9 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 8226 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 18 hours. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Yes, based on historical trends, flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are frequently subject to price changes. Setting a price alert can help you monitor these fluctuations over the trailing 30 days and potentially secure a more favorable fare. This route is classified as having frequent deal activity, making alerts a useful tool for travelers.

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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. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco, September stands out with a median fare of $557. Following September, February offers a median fare of $682, and January presents a median of $718, making these months generally more affordable for this route.

A typical journey from Tokyo to San Francisco takes approximately 20h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8226 kilometers. While some direct flights are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with the majority of connecting flights involving one stopover.

Only 24.4% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco. This means that for most travelers, itineraries will include at least one stop. The prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the overall typical journey time of over 20 hours.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥92,000 - ¥151,495

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

Regular prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco typically range from JPY 92,000 to JPY 151,495. The current lowest deal is JPY 114,510 with Coyne Aviation, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now ¥114,510

Low ¥92,000

High ¥151,495

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

All Nippon Airways

¥168,931

¥205,103

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥111,472

¥138,428

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

Kingfisher Airlines

¥176,244

¥162,837

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

Hong Kong Express Airways

¥167,971

¥191,178

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

¥181,355

¥169,554

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

Hong Kong Express Airways

¥197,907

¥182,659

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

¥196,089 → ¥162,182

17%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

¥195,456 → ¥166,441

15%

10 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 31

¥172,322 → ¥147,438

14%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

¥188,648 → ¥172,830

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to San Francisco are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $557

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco, with a median price of $557.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 20h 20m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Viva Macau offers direct flights

Viva Macau is an airline that offers direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport offers flights to San Francisco, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$725

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART public transit access.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$930

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

92% AI deal score

$13,207

$9,307

Save $3,900

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $768. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $948, while booking 7-13 days out saw prices average $1165. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $982, and booking 60+ days out averaged $1091.

A good deal for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco is considered to be $657 or less. Historically, prices at or below this threshold represent some of the best available fares. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $783, with 75% of prices observed being $1351 or less.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly 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 270 days, indicating price fluctuations even within typically cheaper periods. 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: ¥92,000 - ¥151,495

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

Regular prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco typically range from JPY 92,000 to JPY 151,495. The current lowest deal is JPY 114,510 with Coyne Aviation, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now ¥114,510

Low ¥92,000

High ¥151,495

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

All Nippon Airways

¥168,931

¥205,103

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - San Francisco

Tokyo (NRT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Viva Macau

¥111,472

¥138,428

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

Kingfisher Airlines

¥176,244

¥162,837

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

Hong Kong Express Airways

¥167,971

¥191,178

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

¥181,355

¥169,554

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - San Francisco

Tokyo (HND) - San Francisco (SFO)

Hong Kong Express Airways

¥197,907

¥182,659

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

¥196,089 → ¥162,182

17%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

¥195,456 → ¥166,441

15%

10 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 31

¥172,322 → ¥147,438

14%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

¥188,648 → ¥172,830

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco