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$450+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (TYO)

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SAN — TYO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$897
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$450
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,053

Good round-trip deal

$1,082 or less

Good one-way deal

$479 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
From San Diego to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Tokyo (TYO).

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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 April 17, 2025.

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.
Wed 5/216:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/309:30 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$897
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:00 amSAN - HND
1 stop13h 55mANA
Sun 9/213:50 pmHND - SAN
1 stop16h 33mANA
Deal found 4/17$897
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:37 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop25h 38mANA
Wed 9/175:10 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop17h 18mANA
Deal found 4/17$899
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:50 pmSAN - NRT
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/35:30 pmNRT - SAN
2 stops19h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$900
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.
Sat 4/261:05 pmSAN - NRT
Nonstop11h 40mJapan Airlines
Thu 5/85:20 pmNRT - SAN
Nonstop9h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/16$902
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:15 amSAN - HND
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/273:50 pmHND - SAN
1 stop22h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$903
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:00 amSAN - HND
1 stop16h 10mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/259:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop35h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$905
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.
Mon 9/15:00 pmSAN - NRT
1 stop29h 50mAir Canada
Tue 9/94:40 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop15h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$906
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/259:00 amSAN - HND
1 stop16h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/59:20 pmHND - SAN
1 stop25h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$908
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:15 amSAN - NRT
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/86:25 pmNRT - SAN
1 stop34h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$914
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:30 pmSAN - HND
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Thu 9/256:25 pmHND - SAN
1 stop16h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/17$934
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:01 pmSAN - HND
2 stops19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/254:30 pmHND - SAN
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$937

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Tokyo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

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Tokyo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 5/21

6:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 5/30

9:30 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$897

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Fri 4/25

7:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 5/4

12:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$899

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 4/26

1:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 5/8

5:20 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$902

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Fri 4/25

7:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/3

8:10 pm-12:23 am

2 stops20h 13m

$905

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 5/12

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 34m

$921

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 4/26

4:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 5/12

5:20 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$935

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Wed 4/30

7:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 5/17

5:25 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$943

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Tue 5/13

4:20 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 5/28

4:20 pm-9:02 am

2 stops32h 42m

$954

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Tue 5/13

7:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 5/28

6:30 pm-7:39 am

2 stops29h 09m

$982

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Fri 5/2

9:59 pm-5:00 am

1 stop15h 01m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 5/10

2:10 am-7:31 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$1,000

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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 San Diego to Tokyo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Tokyo

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 April 11, 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 $846). 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 April 17, 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 12% 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. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tokyo. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to TYO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Tokyo, see what other customers have to say about STARLUX Airlines, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

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.
8.3
Very good

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

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.

Overall

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Food

8.9

Boarding

9.0

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 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 4 outbound flights to Tokyo per day.

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

    Currently priced at $897, 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 Japan Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $902 and $903, respectively. These flights start at 16% 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 $465. Japan Airlines flights start at $467 while deals on United Airlines start at $468 one-way.

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

    Consider American Airlines (73%), Japan Airlines (73%) or Alaska Airlines (73%) 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 $2,425, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $410. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Tokyo Narita), you can expect to pay $683 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 $61 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 $39 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Seattle?

    Seattle travelers tend to visit Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront more than any other attractions. Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront are located about 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Those landing in Seattle looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.

  • 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 $846). 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$717Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$777Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$852Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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