Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, Japan

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San Francisco to Tokyo Last modified: Mar 26, 2024 18:40 -04:00

We've scanned 117,220,093 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Tokyo. Multiple Airlines & Philippine frequently offer the best deals to Tokyo flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Multiple Airlines
SFOTYO
Mon 2/12
nonstop
TYOSFO
Sat 2/17
nonstop
$550
Philippine
SFOTYO
Mon 4/1
1 stop
TYOSFO
Mon 4/8
1 stop
$816
Hawaiian
SFOTYO
Mon 4/8
1 stop
TYOSFO
Wed 4/24
1 stop
$848
Cathay
SFOTYO
Wed 4/24
1 stop
TYOSFO
Mon 5/13
1 stop
$897
Air China
SFOTYO
Sat 4/13
2 stops
TYOSFO
Tue 4/23
2 stops
$929
United
SFOTYO
Sun 4/14
nonstop
TYOSFO
Tue 4/16
nonstop
$939

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from San Francisco to Tokyo based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from San Francisco to Tokyo?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from San Francisco to Tokyo.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days $782 $848
7-14 days $1,432 $848
14-21 days $947 $833
21-30 days $907 $833
30-60 days $916 $680
60-90 days $947 $680
90+ days $940 $680

Cheap Last Minute Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from San Francisco to Tokyo. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
$1,087
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
$1,087 $998
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
$998 $883
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
$883 $960
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
$960 $918
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
$918

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is not available.

The average price for direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is not available.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.

Weekly Direct Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
United 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 06:30 06:35

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from San Francisco to Tokyo. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison. Find Flights

San Francisco to Tokyo Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Answer: The average San Francisco to Tokyo flight time is 11 hours and 16 minutes.
Question: How far is Tokyo from San Francisco?
Answer: The distance from San Francisco to Tokyo is 5,109 miles (8,222 kilometers).
Question: How common are direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Answer: There are 14 direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo.
Question: What are the most popular San Francisco airlines for direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Answer: United Airlines provides 100% of the non-stop flights between San Francisco and Tokyo.

San Francisco to Tokyo Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in San Francisco and Tokyo. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo