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$364+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KIX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kyoto

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kyoto (KY9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$737
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One-way from

$364
(Trip.com)

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December

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February

Average price

$1,059
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/43:40 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/182:40 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$737
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 20mAsiana Airlines
Sat 4/195:00 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$821
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/217:00 pmSFO - ITM
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/282:05 pmITM - SFO
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$824
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 5/612:15 amSFO - KIX
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/145:50 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$828
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:00 amSFO - KIX
2 stops20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/285:45 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$832
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/271:00 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops31h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 4/41:10 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/19$833
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 9/2812:20 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop27h 15mJapan Airlines
Sun 10/121:30 pmITM - SFO
1 stop13h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$838
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Mon 2/104:08 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops23h 27mJapan Airlines
Tue 2/253:05 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop11h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$838
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/203:40 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/277:30 amKIX - SFO
2 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$860
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3110:50 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop40h 30mVietnam Airlines
Thu 9/1810:00 amKIX - SFO
1 stop24h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/20$923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:35 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops28h 15mChina Southern
Mon 3/108:30 amKIX - SFO
2 stops28h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$932
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:29 amSFO - KIX
2 stops39h 56mAir Canada
Tue 5/66:05 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$943

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 January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

3:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop24h 25m

Kobe

Tue 2/18

2:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$737

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

3:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Osaka Itami

Mon 2/10

2:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$825

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:15 am-9:25 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/14

5:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$828

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

11:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 2/24

11:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

$832

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

8:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops34h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 3/18

9:30 am-5:54 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$834

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

3:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 2/24

12:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$837

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

4:08 pm-8:35 am

2 stops23h 27m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 2/25

3:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop11h 45m

$838

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

12:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Osaka Itami

Sun 5/11

10:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop15h 15m

$852

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

1:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 4/23

1:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$931

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

11:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 3/10

8:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$932

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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 January 17, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $950). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kyoto, such as Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and Japan Airlines. 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
136 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 4

Issuing boarding pass takes too long. Either not enough people to help or the process is just way too slow or long. I tried many times to contact a representative on the phone, no one is available to take your call. Our last flight was cancelled and we were given another flight the next day and Starlux would not guarantee a free hotel accommodation to help my family.

STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
136 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
136 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 4

Issuing boarding pass takes too long. Either not enough people to help or the process is just way too slow or long. I tried many times to contact a representative on the phone, no one is available to take your call. Our last flight was cancelled and we were given another flight the next day and Starlux would not guarantee a free hotel accommodation to help my family.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
136 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 4

Issuing boarding pass takes too long. Either not enough people to help or the process is just way too slow or long. I tried many times to contact a representative on the phone, no one is available to take your call. Our last flight was cancelled and we were given another flight the next day and Starlux would not guarantee a free hotel accommodation to help my family.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
136 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 4

Issuing boarding pass takes too long. Either not enough people to help or the process is just way too slow or long. I tried many times to contact a representative on the phone, no one is available to take your call. Our last flight was cancelled and we were given another flight the next day and Starlux would not guarantee a free hotel accommodation to help my family.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
136 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 4

Issuing boarding pass takes too long. Either not enough people to help or the process is just way too slow or long. I tried many times to contact a representative on the phone, no one is available to take your call. Our last flight was cancelled and we were given another flight the next day and Starlux would not guarantee a free hotel accommodation to help my family.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
737 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
136 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.1

Crew

9.3

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 4

Issuing boarding pass takes too long. Either not enough people to help or the process is just way too slow or long. I tried many times to contact a representative on the phone, no one is available to take your call. Our last flight was cancelled and we were given another flight the next day and Starlux would not guarantee a free hotel accommodation to help my family.

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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Kyoto from 12 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 $533. China Eastern flights start at $535 while deals on ANA start at $560 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 $2,682, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $740. The most popular route (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl), is priced around $600.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kyoto (average of $950). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$734Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$751Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$766Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$832Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$881Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$923Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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