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$283+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FUK
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$547
(oojo)

One-way from

$283
(Travelocity)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$792

Good round-trip deal

$734 or less

Good one-way deal

$285 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/121:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/28$547
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/121:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/28$549
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Fri 12/51:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/28$551
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/191:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/28$559
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Mon 12/111:30 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop22h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/153:50 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/29$560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:30 pmSFO - NGO
1 stop24h 50mAsiana Airlines
Wed 12/1011:05 amNGO - SFO
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/29$564
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/101:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/28$568
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Mon 10/2711:30 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop23h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/33:50 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/27$570
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Mon 11/1011:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/171:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/28$573
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Thu 11/1311:30 pmSFO - OKA
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Thu 11/2012:00 pmOKA - SFO
1 stop20h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/29$576
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Sat 10/254:45 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Mon 11/39:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/29$581
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Tue 10/214:45 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Tue 10/289:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 05mZIPAIR
Deal found 9/27$582

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Japan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Japan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNagoya

SFO - NGO

SFONGO

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Wed 12/10

11:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$564

San FranciscoFukuoka

SFO - FUK

SFOFUK

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

11:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Fukuoka

Wed 11/19

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$583

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

11:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 11/18

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$611

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

11:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 11/19

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$611

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 3/16

1:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$611

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/3

1:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$611

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 11/6

6:30 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$617

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 12/18

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$617

San FranciscoSapporo

SFO - CTS

SFOCTS

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

3:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop24h 20m

Sapporo Chitose

Tue 11/18

12:35 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$633

San FranciscoOkinawa

SFO - OKA

SFOOKA

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

3:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Okinawa Naha

Fri 11/14

12:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$662

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Japan

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Japan (average of $898). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,464). 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 SFO to JP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 29, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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.

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 September 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Japan, such as ANA, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,569 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
ZIPAIR
7.5
Good
50 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
973 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Japan?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Japan.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Japan?

    For as low as $617, Asiana Airlines can have you in Japan from San Francisco in 15h. The distance between San Francisco and Japan is about 5109 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Japan are ZIPAIR ($283), Philippine Airlines ($464), and China Eastern ($483).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Tokyo Narita or San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl, San Francisco - Tokyo Haneda is the most popular route from San Francisco to Japan.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Japan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Japan (average of $898). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,464). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Japan

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$487Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ZIPAIRCheapest$564Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$567Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$617Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$644Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$650Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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