How long does a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco take?

The average direct flight takes 9h 15m , covering a distance of 13,231 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How many flights are there between Tokyo Narita Airport and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Tokyo Narita Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 9h 23m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (4). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the cheapest flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco was C$ 301 for a one-way ticket and C$ 785 for a round-trip. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which airlines fly most frequently between Tokyo and San Francisco?

ANA connects Tokyo to San Francisco with 7 flights per week and both United Airlines and ZIPAIR also offer 7 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What’s the earliest departure time from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tokyo Narita Airport at 5:00 pm and will be landing in San Francisco at 10:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Tokyo to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 2:45 pm.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tokyo to San Francisco flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tokyo to San Francisco flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tokyo and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Tokyo to San Francisco?

There are direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tokyo to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Tokyo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Tokyo with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Tokyo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and San Francisco?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Tokyo to San Francisco were found on ZIPAIR (C$ 1,087) and AIR PREMIA (C$ 1,273).

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to San Francisco

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9:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.NRT-SFO

9h 15mdirect

4:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SFO-NRT

11h 15mdirect

C$ 1,087ZIPAIR

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Tue, 6 May - Wed, 14 May

9:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.NRT-SFO

9h 50mdirect

5:20 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SFO-NRT

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,215ZIPAIR

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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.NRT-SFO

16h 30m1 stop

3:30 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.SFO-NRT

27h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,273AIR PREMIA

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Wed, 18 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun

9:35 a.m. - 7:55 p.m.NRT-SFO

26h 20m1 stop

1:05 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.SFO-NRT

23h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,345China Airlines

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Mon, 12 May - Sun, 18 May

2:25 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.NRT-SFO

32h 20m1 stop

12:50 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.SFO-NRT

19h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,356EVA Air

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Thu, 8 May - Tue, 20 May

9:35 a.m. - 7:55 p.m.NRT-SFO

26h 20m1 stop

1:05 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.SFO-NRT

20h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,359China Airlines

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Mon, 12 May - Sun, 18 May

2:25 p.m. - 6:50 a.m.NRT-SFO

32h 25m1 stop

1:10 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.SFO-NRT

26h 30m1 stop

C$ 1,382EVA Air

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Sun, 19 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

7:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.NRT-SFO

35h 45m1 stop

11:30 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.SFO-NRT

19h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,422Asiana Airlines

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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun

7:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.NRT-SFO

35h 45m1 stop

11:30 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.SFO-NRT

19h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,446Asiana Airlines

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Sun, 15 Jun - Fri, 4 Jul

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.NRT-SFO

16h 30m1 stop

3:30 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.SFO-NRT

27h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,853AIR PREMIA

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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to San Francisco

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.

Airlines

American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing long-haul comfort.

American Airlines' Premium Economy includes upgraded seats, meals, and amenity kits for long international flights.

Read more about American Airlinesby Harriet Baskas

ANA

ANA's Premium Economy offers 96 cm legroom and lounge access, ideal for long-haul comfort.

ANA's The Room business class offers sliding doors and a 24-inch monitor for privacy.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul flights.

United's Premium Plus provides extra legroom and recline, enhancing comfort on long flights.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek

Airports

NRT

For a smooth departure, Narita offers efficient security and courteous staff, ensuring a stress-free start to your journey.

SFO

Upon arrival at SFO, consider using BART for a cost-effective and convenient ride into San Francisco.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tokyo to San Francisco flights

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Prices

Airlines

The cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost C$ 877 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,507 and C$ 1,343 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season	March
High season	September
Cheapest flight	C$ 417

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tokyo to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SFONov 2024

This trip seemed shorter than I thought. Sleeping helps pass the time. Also take an aspirin and wear compression socks

Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesNRT-SFOOct 2024

Procedures in Tokyo Narita airport are very efficient. Transportation to and from Tokyo is also efficient, economical, and available.

Verified travelerFlew with Japan AirlinesNRT-SFOOct 2024

Get a butt pillow for the long flight and a neck pillow to sleep comfortably

JohnjimyFlew with ANANRT-SFOAug 2024

If you have multiple carry-on. You may be subjected to have tags or have to pay, due to limited spaces. I was fortunate to have my bag under seat for take off. Other passengers decided to bring the whole room with them without me having space to put my backpack carry on.

Verified travelerFlew with ANANRT-SFOMay 2024

Haneda airport now handles most of the international traffic. It's much closer to downtown Tokyo. Narita is 45-55 minutes out of town. Do online and complete you immigration documentation before your flight. Print the QR code and the machine will scan it along with your passport. Much faster.

What is the cheapest flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco was C$ 301 for a one-way ticket and C$ 785 for a round-trip.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tokyo to San Francisco flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tokyo to San Francisco?
The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tokyo to San Francisco flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tokyo and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
On which days can I fly direct from Tokyo to San Francisco?
There are direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tokyo to San Francisco?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Tokyo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Tokyo with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Tokyo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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