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$347+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FUK
abr 8 — abr 151
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1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated abril 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$709
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$360
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,015

Good round-trip deal

$871 or less

Good one-way deal

$440 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 abril 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
qua 4/304:45 pmSFO - CTS
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
qua 5/78:45 pmCTS - SFO
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$709
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
seg 9/811:55 pmSFO - NGO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
qua 9/171:05 pmNGO - SFO
1 stop23h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/2$730
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 8/261:05 amSFO - CTS
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
qua 9/104:40 pmCTS - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$739
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
dom 9/711:55 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop22h 40mPhilippine Airlines
seg 9/223:35 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop21h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/2$750
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
dom 9/2111:55 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop21h 15mPhilippine Airlines
ter 9/309:30 amNRT - SFO
1 stop27h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/2$753
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
dom 9/2111:55 pmSFO - HND
1 stop21h 45mPhilippine Airlines
ter 9/303:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop21h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/2$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
qua 4/236:40 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
sex 5/29:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$755
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 5/104:45 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
ter 5/209:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 4/2$758
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ter 10/2811:55 pmSFO - HND
1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific
qui 11/610:10 amHND - SFO
1 stop23h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1$761
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
ter 4/2911:10 pmSFO - NRT
2 stops26h 05mCathay Pacific
ter 5/133:45 pmNRT - SFO
2 stops22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/2$780
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/3111:55 amSFO - NRT
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
qui 9/185:10 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$781
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
sáb 8/2312:05 amSFO - FUK
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
dom 9/74:40 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$795

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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 abril 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Japan that are best for you.

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San FranciscoSapporo

SFO - CTS

SFOCTS

San Francisco

qua 4/30

4:45 pm-7:55 am

1 stop23h 10m

Sapporo Chitose

qua 5/7

8:45 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$709

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

dom 9/21

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Tokyo Narita

ter 9/30

9:30 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$753

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

qua 4/23

6:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Tokyo Narita

sex 5/2

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$755

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

sáb 5/10

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Tokyo Narita

ter 5/20

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$758

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - HND

SFOHND

San Francisco

dom 4/27

12:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

seg 5/12

10:05 am-5:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$761

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

ter 4/29

11:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Tokyo Narita

ter 5/13

3:45 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$765

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

dom 8/31

11:55 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

Tokyo Narita

qua 9/17

5:00 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop9h 30m

$781

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

seg 4/14

12:35 am-1:30 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Tokyo Narita

dom 5/11

2:35 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops45h 40m

$789

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

dom 9/7

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Tokyo Narita

ter 9/16

6:25 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$801

San FranciscoTokyo

SFO - NRT

SFONRT

San Francisco

qua 9/3

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Tokyo Narita

ter 9/16

6:25 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$807

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Japan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Japan from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 $866). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 abril 3, 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.

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 abril 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air from San Francisco to Japan to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews

Food

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

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.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews

Food

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews

Food

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews

Food

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

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

Food

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews

Food

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

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

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.

  • 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 ($391), Cathay Pacific ($392), and AIR PREMIA ($419).

  • 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 $866). Flying from San Francisco to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 abril 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$147Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$435Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
ZIPAIRCheapest$551Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$654Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$657Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$717Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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