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$392+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Japan

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Round-trip from

$761
(Delta)

One-way from

$392
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$940

Good round-trip deal

$840 or less

Good one-way deal

$396 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/27:00 amSAN - KIX
1 stop18h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 11/128:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop16h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$676
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:15 amSAN - KIX
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/308:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$682
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:55 pmSAN - HND
1 stop27h 20mDelta
Thu 10/24:05 pmHND - SAN
2 stops22h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/18$761
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:00 amSAN - HND
1 stop19h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/229:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop16h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$762
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/168:14 pmSAN - NRT
2 stops49h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/227:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$764
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/36:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop14h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$779
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop15h 35mANA
Fri 12/127:40 pmHND - SAN
1 stop15h 09mANA
Deal found 2/19$781
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:45 amSAN - NRT
1 stop14h 55mANA
Tue 5/205:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop13h 56mANA
Deal found 2/19$785
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 9/61:35 pmSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 10mJapan Airlines
Tue 9/165:20 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop10h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$788
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/29:15 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/308:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$794
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 9/169:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop15h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/179:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$804
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:45 amSAN - HND
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/149:55 pmHND - SAN
2 stops33h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$817

Find flights from San Diego to Japan within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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San Diego

Fly to

Japan

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Tue 4/29

6:59 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 01m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 5/6

4:05 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops16h 47m

$761

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sun 3/16

8:14 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops49h 36m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 3/22

7:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$764

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Thu 4/24

7:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/5

5:25 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$779

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Thu 4/24

8:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 5/5

3:50 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$783

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Tue 4/29

5:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 5/13

4:40 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$811

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Sun 4/20

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/14

4:50 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$821

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 4/28

7:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop17h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/10

12:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$826

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Mon 4/28

7:09 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 36m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/12

5:25 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$828

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-5:05 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Osaka Itami

Wed 5/14

8:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 39m

$829

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Japan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Japan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,687). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Japan, such as STARLUX Airlines, ANA and Korean Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.1

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Japan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Delta ($392), Japan Airlines ($408), and ANA ($413).

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

    The most popular route from San Diego to Japan is San Diego - Tokyo Narita. You may also consider San Diego - Tokyo Haneda or San Diego - Osaka Kansai Intl.

  • 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 $1,687). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$677Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
ANACheapest$685Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$745Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$766Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$841Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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