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$471+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto, Japan

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SFO — KIX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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The best prices from San Francisco to Kyoto are usually found in February or September, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$765
(oojo)

One-way from

$471
(oojo)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$929
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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 February 20, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:00 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops34h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 4/249:30 amKIX - SFO
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$766
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1712:35 amSFO - KIX
2 stops28h 15mChina Southern
Mon 3/248:30 amKIX - SFO
2 stops28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$777
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.
Thu 9/258:15 amSFO - KIX
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/88:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$784
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:35 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/37:30 amKIX - SFO
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$787
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Wed 3/191:05 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop34h 55mAir China
Mon 3/312:00 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop38h 20mAir China
Deal found 2/19$796
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Fri 2/213:40 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/287:10 amUKB - SFO
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$801
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Tue 10/711:55 amSFO - ITM
1 stop16h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 10/2112:30 pmITM - SFO
1 stop13h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$816
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Wed 9/249:37 amSFO - KIX
1 stop17h 08mJapan Airlines
Thu 10/97:40 amKIX - SFO
1 stop18h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/18$817
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Sun 5/412:20 amSFO - KIX
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/129:10 amKIX - SFO
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$833
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Wed 10/86:30 amSFO - ITM
2 stops20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/221:30 pmITM - SFO
1 stop12h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$838
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Fri 2/213:40 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/288:30 amITM - SFO
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$862
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Thu 12/47:50 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop29h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 12/148:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop25h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$867

Find flights from San Francisco to Kyoto within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

12:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 4/24

9:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

$766

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

12:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 3/24

8:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$777

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

11:35 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 3/3

7:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$787

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

1:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 3/31

2:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$796

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

11:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/7

6:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop19h 00m

$817

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

11:55 am-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Osaka Itami

Tue 5/13

1:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop12h 15m

$828

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:20 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/12

9:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop18h 05m

$833

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

8:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 5/5

6:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$883

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

1:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 4/15

1:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$940

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

11:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 3/27

3:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$951

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Kyoto

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

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 February 14, 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 $912). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,366). 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 February 20, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kyoto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to KY9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kyoto, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and ANA. 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
140 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Overall

9.1

Food

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

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

Entertainment

9.1

Overall

9.1

Food

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
140 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Overall

9.1

Food

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

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

Entertainment

9.1

Overall

9.1

Food

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

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

Entertainment

9.1

Overall

9.1

Food

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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.

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

Entertainment

9.1

Overall

9.1

Food

9.0

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

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

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 2 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $471. Cathay Pacific flights start at $474 while deals on Air Canada start at $483 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 $2,696, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $856. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $654.

  • 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 $912). Flying from San Francisco to Kyoto in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,366). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$654Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$734Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$751Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$752Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$766Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$775Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$879Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$904Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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