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$396+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO)

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SAN — TYO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from San Diego to Tokyo are usually found in February or January, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO). 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 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$765
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$396
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$965

Good round-trip deal

$827 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 10/96:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Wed 10/226:25 pmHND - SAN
2 stops20h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/30$764
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 9/97:05 amSAN - NRT
1 stop17h 25mJapan Airlines
Wed 9/175:20 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop10h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/30$765
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/246:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop15h 40mANA
Mon 5/59:05 pmHND - SAN
1 stop18h 54mANA
Deal found 1/29$765
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 4/247:45 amSAN - NRT
1 stop15h 40mANA
Mon 5/55:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop22h 59mANA
Deal found 1/30$766
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/263:00 pmSAN - NRT
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/59:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop34h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 8/307:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/135:00 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop16h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$774
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 10/910:45 amSAN - HND
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/209:05 pmHND - SAN
1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$775
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:15 amSAN - HND
1 stop18h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/208:15 pmHND - SAN
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/30$777
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:00 amSAN - NRT
1 stop17h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/236:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop20h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/30$778
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/911:45 amSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/185:30 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop17h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$786
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 8/61:22 pmSAN - HND
2 stops23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/104:30 pmHND - SAN
1 stop23h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$791
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:45 amSAN - HND
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/912:50 amHND - SAN
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$817

Find flights from San Diego to Tokyo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Tokyo 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 30, 2025.

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San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Sat 3/1

11:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 3/9

5:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop32h 55m

$765

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Thu 4/24

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/5

5:25 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$766

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 2/26

11:45 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 3/4

9:25 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$769

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 4/23

1:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/5

5:20 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$770

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Thu 4/24

7:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 5/5

7:15 am-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$771

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/10

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$782

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Fri 4/25

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/3

4:30 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$784

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sun 2/9

11:45 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/25

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$786

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Sun 2/9

4:30 pm-5:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 2/25

1:05 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$793

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 4/28

8:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 5/5

9:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$849

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice 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 San Diego-Tokyo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Tokyo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Tokyo 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 San Diego-Tokyo 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 San Diego to Tokyo

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 26 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 San Diego to Tokyo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo (average of $839). Flying from San Diego to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 SAN to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Tokyo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Tokyo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Tokyo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, 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 80.6 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 Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Tokyo, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, ANA and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Tokyo. 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 Diego to Tokyo?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Tokyo. 8 airlines have flights from San Diego to Tokyo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Tokyo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Tokyo per day.

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

    Currently priced at $765, ANA will fly you from San Diego to Tokyo and back. In addition to ANA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Japan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $766 and $770, respectively. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $396. Japan Airlines flights start at $397 while deals on American Airlines start at $397 one-way.

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

    Consider American Airlines (65%), Japan Airlines (65%) or Alaska Airlines (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Tokyo.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Tokyo is generally $2,250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $368. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Tokyo Narita), you can expect to pay $672 for that flight.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in San Francisco and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, or Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are located about 13.0 mi, 11.6 mi, and 11.1 mi, respectively from San Francisco. Travelers in need of a car in San Francisco can rent one for about $48 per day.

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

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $37 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo (average of $839). Flying from San Diego to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Tokyo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Tokyo. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$852Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$862Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$871Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$872Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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