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$340+ Cheap flights from Japan to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — SFO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Japan to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$672
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$340
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$884

Good round-trip deal

$654 or less

Good one-way deal

$471 or less
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Cheapest flights from Japan to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/89:55 amKIX - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:10 amSFO - KIX
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$688
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/29:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mZIPAIR
Thu 5/154:45 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 4/1$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/169:30 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/233:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$769
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 9/174:40 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop22h 19mAir Canada
Tue 9/234:35 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop30h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$778
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:55 amHND - SFO
1 stop13h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/155:00 pmSFO - HND
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$783
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/233:35 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop21h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/2811:55 pmSFO - FUK
1 stop22h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/1$812
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/232:15 pmFUK - SFO
1 stop22h 15mSTARLUX Airlines
Sat 9/2712:50 amSFO - FUK
1 stop20h 15mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 4/1$847
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 8/299:30 amNRT - SFO
1 stop27h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 9/111:55 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop28h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/31$848
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:00 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop22h 30mChina Airlines
Wed 9/171:05 amSFO - KIX
1 stop25h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/31$850
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 9/13:20 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop21h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 9/1811:55 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop22h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/31$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 9/2011:10 amKIX - SFO
1 stop20h 50mEVA Air
Sat 9/271:00 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop31h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 4/1$878
This Agoda.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Agoda.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/283:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop21h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 9/111:55 pmSFO - HND
1 stop21h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/31$887

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Japan to San Francisco 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Japan

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/8

9:55 am-3:35 pm

2 stops21h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

7:10 am-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$688

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 5/2

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$751

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Tue 5/6

9:30 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

2:18 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop31h 52m

$763

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/17

4:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop22h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

4:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$778

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/10

7:45 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop15h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

6:12 pm-4:45 am

1 stop18h 33m

$791

FukuokaSan Francisco

FUK - SFO

FUKSFO

Fukuoka

Tue 9/23

3:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$812

FukuokaSan Francisco

FUK - SFO

FUKSFO

Fukuoka

Tue 9/23

2:15 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop22h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

12:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$847

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 8/29

9:30 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$848

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 9/1

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

1:05 am-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$850

OsakaSan Francisco

KIX - SFO

KIXSFO

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 9/1

3:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$859

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 JP to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Japan to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from Japan to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Japan to San Francisco, such as STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

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

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

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
146 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

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

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

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
146 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
724 reviews
STARLUX Airlines
9.1
Wonderful
146 reviews

Comfort

9.0

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Food

8.9

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 Japan to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Japan?

    For a flight from Japan to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for ZIPAIR. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $371. Users have also found prices from $378 and $434 on AIR PREMIA and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Japan to San Francisco is Tokyo Haneda - San Francisco. You may also consider Tokyo Narita - San Francisco or Osaka Kansai Intl - San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Japan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 9 airlines flying from Japan to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Japan to San Francisco. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$560Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$620Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$794Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$822Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$933Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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