Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Choose from 25 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. ZIPAIR Tokyo operates the latest service of the day at 17:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SFO to NRT flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Tokyo, Japan. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is J-Air.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to NRT flights, with 73.5% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and NRT:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Right now, Rs93,408 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs205,659. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from SFO to NRT, book your trip four months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to NRT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.








