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$381+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto, 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 — KIX
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$789
(oojo)

One-way from

$381
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$1,206
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/812:50 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop36h 40mKorean Air
mié. 9/176:30 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$780
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 10/1511:55 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop27h 45mPhilippine Airlines
mié. 10/299:55 amKIX - SFO
1 stop26h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/16$821
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 10/141:05 amSFO - KIX
1 stop19h 45mChina Airlines
mié. 10/292:30 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop21h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/16$861
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 5/274:45 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/1110:55 amUKB - SFO
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 5/1312:20 amSFO - KIX
2 stops22h 35mCathay Pacific
sáb. 5/176:35 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop20h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$864
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
sáb. 5/104:45 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 5/178:55 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$873
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
dom. 5/1811:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 20mAsiana Airlines
jue. 6/510:50 amKIX - SFO
1 stop20h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/15$892
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
lun. 5/1912:00 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops34h 45mChina Eastern
mar. 5/279:30 amKIX - SFO
2 stops24h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/16$909
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/161:00 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops36h 05mKorean Air
mié. 10/226:20 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop32h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$911
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sáb. 5/34:45 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/192:35 pmITM - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$912
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sáb. 9/65:45 amSFO - KIX
2 stops23h 15mDelta
mar. 9/1612:35 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/16$916
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mié. 11/267:00 amSFO - ITM
2 stops18h 55mAir Canada
mié. 12/32:05 pmITM - SFO
2 stops20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$917

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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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kyoto that are best for you.

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Kyoto

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

12:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Kobe

mié. 5/21

11:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

$789

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

mar. 5/27

4:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

Kobe

mié. 6/11

10:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$862

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

12:20 am-2:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

sáb. 5/17

6:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$864

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

sáb. 5/10

4:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

sáb. 5/17

8:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$873

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

mié. 5/14

11:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

jue. 6/5

10:50 am-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$885

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

lun. 5/19

12:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mar. 5/27

9:30 am-5:48 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$909

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

sáb. 5/3

4:45 pm-7:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

Osaka Itami

lun. 5/19

2:35 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$912

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

lun. 4/21

1:05 am-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mar. 5/13

1:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$953

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

sáb. 5/3

10:45 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

lun. 5/12

4:50 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$963

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

vie. 5/2

1:45 am-7:25 am

1 stop13h 40m

Osaka Itami

lun. 5/12

7:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$970

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kyoto from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 11, 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 $1,350). 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 abril 17, 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 abril 17, 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 abril 17, 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
154 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

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
154 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
154 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
154 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

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
1,064 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
154 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

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
1,443 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
154 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

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
8.3
Very good
845 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
154 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

Overall

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 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 Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $483. China Eastern flights start at $522 while deals on Air Canada start at $543 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 $3,429, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $466. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $713.

  • 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 $1,350). 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$147Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$761Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$767Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$775Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$877Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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