What to know about flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The distance between Tokyo and San Francisco is approximately 8,276.1 km. It takes around 9 hours 52 minutes on average to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$347
ZIPAIR ZIPAIR TYO-SFO 9h 10m · Nonstop Thu, Dec 10
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Cheapest round-trip
$655
Air Premia Air Premia TYO-SFO 17h 45m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,276.1 km
Flight distance
9h 52m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $347 and round-trip from $655. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco operate an average of 19 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 3.7% on-time departure rate and a 89.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco are ZIPAIR, Philippine Airlines, and Air Premia, among 16 carriers on this route. ZIPAIR offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
ZIPAIR logo ZIPAIR
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Air Premia logo Air Premia
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Thai Lion Air logo Thai Lion Air
United Airlines logo United Airlines
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Trinity Airways logo Trinity Airways
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
Air Canada logo Air Canada
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
WestJet logo WestJet
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tokyo to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from Tokyo to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco is February, with an average price of $322; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $566.

$566
$444
$322
$200
    Cheapest
  • $471
    Oct
  • $450
    Nov
  • $420
    Dec
  • $415
    Jan
  • $322
    Feb
  • $335
    Mar
  • $519
    Apr
  • $354
    May
  • $413
    Jun
  • $566
    Jul
  • $398
    Aug
  • $334
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Average price of round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are found during November, with an average price of $995. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to $1,652.

$1,652
$1,324
$995
$667
    Cheapest
  • $1,652
    Oct
  • $995
    Nov
  • $1,575
    Dec
  • $1,124
    Jan
  • $1,179
    Feb
  • $1,494
    Mar
  • $1,073
    Apr
  • $1,398
    May
  • $1,584
    Jun
  • $1,393
    Jul
  • $1,526
    Aug
  • $1,237
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Tokyo to San Francisco during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco are available on Oct 14, with fares starting at $499.

$559
$529
$499
$469
    Cheapest
  • $559
    8
    Oct
  • $559
    9
  • $543
    10
  • $543
    11
  • $550
    12
  • $534
    13
  • $499
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Francisco (TYO-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers one-way fares as low as $347 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NRT to SFO on Thu, Dec 10), while Air Premia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $655 departing on Fri, Oct 16 and returning on Tue, Oct 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: ZIPAIR Air Premia Thai Lion Air United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 9 hours 52 minutes to fly from Tokyo (TYO) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 50 flight per week flying from Tokyo to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS7320 (16:50) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA8409 (18:55) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH008 (17:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Dec 10, with one-way flights priced at just $347.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is ZIPAIR.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco on October 27, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at $340.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (NRT-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo is 17h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,261. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Tokyo to San Francisco is $1,694. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Tokyo and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • ZIPAIR, Thai Lion Air and Trinity Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.