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Flight deals from San Diego to Tokyo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Tokyo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs214,103. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.Rs73,273 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs73,273, select.
Tokyo.Rs81,409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,409, select.
Tokyo.Rs109,695 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,695, select.
Tokyo.Rs110,336 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,336, select.
Tokyo.Rs110,721 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,721, select.
Tokyo.Rs133,376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,376, select.
Tokyo.Rs138,729 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,729, select.
Tokyo.Rs146,483 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs146,483, select.
Tokyo.Rs147,936 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs147,936, select.
Tokyo.Rs160,746 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Japan Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,746, select.
Tokyo.Rs165,498 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs165,498, select.
Tokyo.Rs166,202 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs166,202, select.
Tokyo.Rs221,386 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs221,386, select.
Tokyo.Rs223,377 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs223,377, select.
Tokyo.Rs227,895 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs227,895, select.
Tokyo.Rs239,665 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Japan Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs239,665, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from Rs109,695
Aug
from Rs73,273
Sep
from Rs81,409
Oct
from Rs110,336
Nov
from Rs110,721
Dec
from Rs133,376
Jan
from Rs138,729
Feb
from Rs146,483
Mar
from Rs147,936
Apr
from Rs166,202
May
from Rs165,498
Jun
from Rs223,377

Direct flights from San Diego to Tokyo

Alternative San Diego to Tokyo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Tokyo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Tokyo Haneda

17km from central Tokyo
Closest
from Rs132,087
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Tokyo Narita

64km from central Tokyo
Cheapest
from Rs73,273
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Ibaraki

85km from central Tokyo
from Rs115,512
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San Diego to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs73,273
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Ibaraki.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Tokyo is Rs204,384. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Tokyo.
Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Tokyo.
As of July 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from San Diego to Tokyo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo is usually August.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 63.8 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from Rs204,384.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Tokyo on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo Narita Airport is American Airlines.

Travelling from San Diego to Tokyo: what you need to know

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Tokyo departing from here.

  • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's primary gateways.

  • Hop on a direct San Diego to Tokyo flight and you'll be flying for an average of 11 hours 45 minutes.

  • Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of San Diego and is in the UTC+9 timezone.

  • With six flights a week between the two airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from San Diego to Tokyo with JAL at 11:40. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from SAN to NRT is with JAL at 13:35.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your San Diego to Tokyo flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tokyo

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Tokyo is Rs73,273. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs204,384. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap San Diego to Tokyo flights.

  • October is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from San Diego to Tokyo. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from San Diego to Tokyo.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' San Diego to Tokyo flights.

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Set off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) on a nonstop flight from San Diego to Tokyo. From SAN, you can land directly at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).

  • Look out for deals with JAL. This airline offers direct San Diego to Tokyo plane tickets out of SAN.

  • We make it a breeze to book a San Diego to Tokyo flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

  • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to HND if you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Tokyo. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Explore without limits with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.

  • For the best deal, book your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead of your San Diego to Tokyo flight.

  • You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

  • After your flight from San Diego to Tokyo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour.

  • After your flight from San Diego to Tokyo, settle in at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and set off in the blink of an eye.

  • Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.

  • Tokyo Narita Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

  • April is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.

  • The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Book your San Diego to Tokyo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 15ºC.

More about Tokyo

Explore more of Japan

  • Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.

  • Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Tokyo

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