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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Tokyo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.Rs78,619 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs78,619, select.
Tokyo.Rs79,613 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs79,613, select.
Tokyo.Rs106,339 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,339, select.
Tokyo.Rs107,745 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,745, select.
Tokyo.Rs112,528 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs112,528, select.
Tokyo.Rs118,617 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,617, select.
Tokyo.Rs118,710 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,710, select.
Tokyo.Rs119,767 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,767, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tokyo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Tokyo flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from Rs106,339
Jun
from Rs122,805
Jul
from Rs78,619
Aug
from Rs79,613
Sep
from Rs118,710
Oct
from Rs112,528
Nov
from Rs119,767
Dec
from Rs129,122
Jan
from Rs137,099
Feb
from Rs134,749
Mar
from Rs136,909
Apr
from Rs137,309

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Tokyo

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San Francisco to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs78,619
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time11 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week130

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Omitama.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Tokyo is Rs161,268. 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 13 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Tokyo.
United, ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Tokyo.
As of May 2025, there are 130 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Tokyo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tokyo is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Narita – which is 63.7 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from Rs161,268.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 13 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 21°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.
Currently, Zipair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tokyo: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • The busiest route is from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 25 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SFO to NRT is the 10:40 United Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 17:20 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your SFO to Tokyo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo tickets are available for booking. Haneda Airport (HND) is where you'll arrive.

  • You'll have your choice of airlines operating direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo. Book your seat with one of these:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from SFO to Tokyo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tokyo

  • Rs78,619 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo flight. A return flight ticket starts at Rs161,268. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap flights from SFO to Tokyo, book your trip five months before your departure date.

  • The best month for finding cheap San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SFO to Tokyo.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo.

Airports in Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

  • Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Haneda Airport about three weeks before your flight from SFO to Tokyo.

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

Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Central Tokyo is about 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SFO to Tokyo flight:

  • Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire make picking up a Narita International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

  • Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

  • Visit Tokyo during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO to Tokyo in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.

More about Tokyo

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:

  • Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Tokyo Tower are a couple of major attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.

Explore more of Japan

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

  • Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Tokyo

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