Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers one-way fares as low as US$272 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to NRT on Sun, Feb 22), while ZIPAIR offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$651 departing on Sun, Feb 22 and returning on Thu, Feb 26.

• 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 Air Premia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

  It takes about 11 hours 20 minutes to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo.

• 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: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA7914 (00:35) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA875 (10:16) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH107 (00:35)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Tokyo, 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 Sun, Feb 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$272.
  · 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 Tokyo travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• 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 February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo on February 11, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at US$251.

• 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: Haneda Airport (HND) Narita International Airport (NRT).

• 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.