Cheap flight from San Francisco to Tokyo from $503

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: ZIPAIR Japan Airlines United Airlines All Nippon Airways Hawaiian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 11 hours 16 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Tokyo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 43 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: ZIPAIR: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZG025 (16:10) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA7914 (00:57) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH107 (00:57)

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo on November 12, 2025 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at $476.

• Which airports can I fly to for Tokyo from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tokyo, with San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport (SFO-NRT) is by far the most common option on this route: Narita International Airport (NRT) Haneda Airport (HND).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo?

  The time difference between Tokyo and San Francisco is 17h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Tokyo?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.