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$367+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Japan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FUK
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated March 27, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$788
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$367
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,104

Good round-trip deal

$1,065 or less

Good one-way deal

$481 or less
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From San Diego to Japan
One-way flight from San Diego to Japan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:00 amSAN - FUK
1 stop17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/248:40 pmFUK - SAN
1 stop17h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$774
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:00 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/268:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop17h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$788
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:00 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/258:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop17h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$801
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Sun 4/206:15 amSAN - KIX
1 stop16h 35mANA
Wed 5/144:50 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop14h 04mANA
Deal found 3/25$821
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Thu 9/41:35 pmSAN - ITM
2 stops34h 35mJapan Airlines
Thu 9/188:40 amITM - SAN
2 stops18h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/26$825
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Mon 9/226:15 amSAN - UKB
2 stops23h 30mANA
Fri 10/39:15 pmUKB - SAN
2 stops18h 29mANA
Deal found 3/26$826
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Wed 5/147:45 amSAN - OKA
2 stops22h 50mANA
Wed 5/288:00 amOKA - SAN
2 stops26h 25mANA
Deal found 3/26$828
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Tue 10/217:15 amSAN - ITM
2 stops17h 50mANA
Tue 11/44:00 pmITM - SAN
2 stops18h 49mANA
Deal found 3/26$829
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:00 amSAN - FUK
2 stops19h 00mANA
Thu 9/182:20 pmFUK - SAN
2 stops21h 26mANA
Deal found 3/26$831
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Wed 10/228:50 pmSAN - KIX
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$832
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Wed 10/227:15 amSAN - NGO
2 stops21h 05mANA
Wed 11/57:20 amNGO - SAN
2 stops24h 38mANA
Deal found 3/26$835
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Mon 9/88:11 pmSAN - FUK
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2211:40 amFUK - SAN
2 stops17h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$838

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Japan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Japan that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Japan

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/14

4:50 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$821

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Thu 9/4

1:35 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Osaka Itami

Thu 9/18

8:40 am-11:35 am

2 stops18h 55m

$825

San DiegoKobe

SAN - UKB

SANUKB

San Diego

Mon 9/22

6:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Kobe

Fri 10/3

9:15 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$826

San DiegoOkinawa

SAN - OKA

SANOKA

San Diego

Wed 5/14

7:45 am-10:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$828

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Thu 4/24

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/5

4:50 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$834

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Tue 4/15

11:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 4/30

12:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$840

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Mon 9/22

8:11 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops28h 54m

Osaka Itami

Sun 10/12

12:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$842

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 5/7

7:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 5/21

5:25 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$842

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 5/3

9:08 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 5/18

2:35 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$845

San DiegoOkinawa

SAN - OKA

SANOKA

San Diego

Tue 9/16

1:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 10/8

7:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop19h 45m

$847

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Japan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Japan (average of $866). Flying from San Diego to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Japan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Japan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Japan by month

Plan your trip to Japan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Japan. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Japan, such as STARLUX Airlines, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Reviews

1 / 5
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Jan 2025

LAX - TPE

Crew were attentive from start to finish. Each meal was amazing. IFE screen was huge and had quite a bit of western movies, however the tv shows were lacking.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Japan?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Japan. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Japan one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Japan are Alaska Airlines ($401), Japan Airlines ($410), and ANA ($413).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Japan?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Japan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Japan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Japan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Japan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Japan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Japan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Japan (average of $866). Flying from San Diego to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Japan

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Japan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$652Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$677Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$718Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$766Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$841Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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