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$363+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto, Japan

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SFO — KIX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kyoto

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Round-trip from

$801
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$363
(Trip.com)

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December

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February

Average price

$952
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kyoto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kyoto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/204:45 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/17:40 amKIX - SFO
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$794
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 10/88:15 amSFO - KIX
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/248:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$812
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:55 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop27h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 10/910:20 amKIX - SFO
1 stop26h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/26$818
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 9/2312:20 amSFO - KIX
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/99:10 amKIX - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/25$821
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/57:55 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop30h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 10/168:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop16h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$829
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:48 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops29h 37mAir Canada
Tue 9/96:05 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops31h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$841
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/204:45 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/62:00 pmITM - SFO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$876
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:50 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop40h 30mVietnam Airlines
Wed 10/2910:00 amKIX - SFO
1 stop24h 00mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/27$884
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/264:45 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/31:00 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$892
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/1612:50 amSFO - KIX
1 stop21h 10mSTARLUX Airlines
Thu 4/243:10 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop21h 20mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 3/27$916
This Asiana 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1911:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop25h 25mAsiana Airlines
Fri 5/97:10 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop36h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$918
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/211:05 amSFO - KIX
1 stop18h 55mChina Airlines
Thu 10/232:00 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop21h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/27$962

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kyoto 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kyoto that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Kyoto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

4:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/1

7:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$794

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 5/6

5:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$823

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 5/6

6:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$841

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

4:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 50m

Kobe

Sat 5/3

1:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$892

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

4:45 pm-7:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

Osaka Itami

Fri 5/2

3:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$907

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

12:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 4/24

3:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$916

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

11:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/9

7:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$918

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop40h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 4/11

12:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop37h 30m

$944

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

7:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 5/27

8:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop26h 30m

$985

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

1:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

Kobe

Mon 9/8

11:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$999

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kyoto. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Kyoto is 8 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $898). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,343). 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 KY9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Kyoto as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kyoto by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kyoto ranges from 1.6 - 7.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kyoto when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kyoto by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kyoto, 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 84.2 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 Kyoto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kyoto. 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 Kyoto. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kyoto, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

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
146 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

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
1,169 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

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
1,050 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

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
146 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

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
829 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Entertainment

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Food

8.9

Crew

9.3

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 Kyoto. 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 Kyoto?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kyoto from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Kyoto from 13 different airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $473. Air Canada flights start at $481 while deals on China Eastern start at $510 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Osaka Itami or San Francisco - Kobe, San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to Kyoto.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kyoto?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Kyoto? While on average our users pay $3,289, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $913. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $715.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $898). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,343). 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 Kyoto

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Kyoto. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$147Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$761Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$767Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$775Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$879Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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