Flying from Tokyo to San Diego: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) when searching for a flight from Tokyo to San Diego.
Touch down at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the primary gateway of San Diego.
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Tokyo to San Diego flight.
The timezone in San Diego is UTC-8, which is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
To ensure you board your Tokyo to San Diego flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying over a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Tokyo to San Diego flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Tokyo to San Diego across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Tokyo to San Diego flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Tokyo Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to San Diego, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
77% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You can book a direct flight from Tokyo to San Diego departing Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Nonstop services from NRT will take you to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Book your direct Tokyo to San Diego plane ticket with JAL. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of NRT.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to San Diego flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Tokyo Narita Airport and San Diego:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can reach NRT from the centre of Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to San Diego:
73% of all departures from Tokyo Narita Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near SAN if you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to San Diego. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
The street address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The centre of San Diego is approximately 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from Tokyo to San Diego has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CLD. Kick back after your Tokyo to San Diego flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving taxi lines. Grab a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from Budget, Hertz and Avis.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD ahead of time so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to San Diego
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Tokyo to San Diego. August is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
Book a Tokyo to San Diego ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Diego to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to San Diego in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about San Diego
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Diego right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Tokyo to San Diego:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are essential stops on your San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres northwest of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.



