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$350+ Cheap flights from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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TYO — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Tokyo to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$569
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$350
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$904

Good round-trip deal

$664 or less

Good one-way deal

$395 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tokyo (TYO)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tokyo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

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 2/182:45 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop14h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/273:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$569
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/39:25 pmNRT - SFO
Nonstop9h 15mZIPAIR
Sun 3/94:40 pmSFO - NRT
Nonstop11h 15mZIPAIR
Deal found 1/21$573
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.
Wed 4/239:10 amNRT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 4/2711:55 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop28h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/21$713
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 2/38:25 pmHND - SFO
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/186:00 amSFO - HND
1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$731
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.
Wed 4/233:05 pmHND - SFO
1 stop21h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 4/2711:55 pmSFO - HND
1 stop32h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/21$742
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:50 pmHND - SFO
2 stops17h 43mDelta
Mon 3/106:10 amSFO - HND
1 stop16h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/20$755
This Surpr!ce 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 Surpr!ce is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/283:25 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop34h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 3/612:00 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop33h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$756
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/211:30 pmHND - SFO
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 3/112:00 pmSFO - HND
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/19$757
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/87:40 pmHND - SFO
1 stop32h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1011:15 amSFO - HND
Nonstop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$761
This WhyPayMore 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/246:00 pmNRT - SFO
1 stop12h 56mAir Canada
Thu 1/308:33 amSFO - NRT
1 stop14h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$780
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:30 amHND - SFO
1 stop29h 30mAsiana Airlines
Mon 3/1011:30 pmSFO - HND
1 stop31h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$797
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:35 amNRT - SFO
1 stop19h 25mAsiana Airlines
Wed 3/1211:30 pmSFO - NRT
1 stop26h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/21$800

Find flights from Tokyo to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tokyo 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 January 21, 2025.

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TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/18

2:45 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop14h 53m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

3:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$569

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Mon 3/3

9:25 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

4:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$573

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Wed 4/23

9:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

11:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$713

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 1/31

1:05 pm-3:37 pm

1 stop19h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

11:59 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 26m

$738

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 4/23

3:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

11:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop32h 30m

$742

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Fri 2/28

3:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

12:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$756

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 2/26

5:35 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop16h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

8:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$756

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 3/8

7:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

11:15 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

$763

TokyoSan Francisco

HND - SFO

HNDSFO

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 3/5

8:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

1:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$788

TokyoSan Francisco

NRT - SFO

NRTSFO

Tokyo Narita

Mon 2/3

6:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$789

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tokyo-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tokyo-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tokyo-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tokyo-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tokyo-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Tokyo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 12 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tokyo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 TYO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tokyo 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tokyo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tokyo to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tokyo to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Tokyo to San Francisco. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from TYO to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific and KLM from Tokyo to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.3
Very good
466 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.2
Very good
737 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

7.9
Good
2,333 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Tokyo; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Tokyo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Tokyo. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco round-trip?

    ZIPAIR, at $573, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tokyo to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Philippine Airlines and American Airlines. ZIPAIR is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for ZIPAIR. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $357. Users have also found prices from $364 and $414 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tokyo to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Tokyo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ZIPAIR (87%), Thai Airways (80%), American Airlines( 72%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $279. While the most popular route (Tokyo Haneda - San Francisco) can be booked for $755 on average our data indicates $2,648 when flying from Tokyo to San Francisco.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tokyo to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Incheon?

    G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market are currently the most popular points of interest in Incheon at the moment. G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market can be visited by traveling about 10.7 mi, 8.3 mi, and 14.7 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those landing in Incheon looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Honolulu?

    Honolulu travelers tend to visit Honolulu Zoo, Pearl Harbor, and International Market Place more than any other notable places. Travelers on a layover in Honolulu can visit Honolulu Zoo, Pearl Harbor, and International Market Place, by traveling 7.8 mi, 3.5 mi, and 7.1 mi, respectively after landing at Honolulu. Travelers can rent a car at Honolulu for an average daily rate of $52 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tokyo to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 6 airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tokyo 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ZIPAIRCheapest$547Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$972Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$1,014Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,357Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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