What to know about flights from Tokyo to San Diego?

The approximate distance between Tokyo and San Diego is 8,975.47 km. Average flight time from Tokyo to San Diego is around 10 hours 27 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is December.

Cheapest one-way
US$375
ZIPAIR ZIPAIR TYO-SAN 13h 51m · 1 stop Fri, Dec 11
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Cheapest round-trip
US$844
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines TYO-SAN 19h 56m · 2 stops Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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When to fly
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
8,975.47 km
Flight distance
10h 27m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Diego over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$375 and round-trip from US$844. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Tokyo to San Diego are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from Tokyo to San Diego operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 83.3% on-time arrival rate.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Tokyo to San Diego are ZIPAIR, Japan Airlines, and United Airlines, among 4 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
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tokyo to San Diego according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Tokyo to San Diego

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Tokyo to San Diego, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo to San Diego is December, with an average price of US$715; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$1,446.

US$1,446
US$1,081
US$715
US$350
    Cheapest
  • US$813
    Oct
  • US$937
    Nov
  • US$715
    Dec
  • US$1,274
    Jan
  • US$858
    Feb
  • US$1,211
    Mar
  • US$1,147
    Apr
  • US$923
    May
  • US$805
    Jun
  • US$1,446
    Jul
  • US$1,156
    Aug
  • US$1,186
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Diego?

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

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Diego are found during February, with an average price of US$1,197. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to US$2,111.

US$2,111
US$1,654
US$1,197
US$740
    Cheapest
  • US$1,454
    Oct
  • US$1,783
    Nov
  • US$1,333
    Dec
  • US$1,583
    Jan
  • US$1,197
    Feb
  • US$2,111
    Mar
  • US$1,332
    Apr
  • US$1,417
    May
  • US$1,828
    Jun
  • US$1,746
    Jul
  • US$1,638
    Aug
  • US$1,699
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Tokyo to San Diego during Halloween?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Tokyo to San Diego during Halloween.

Halloween is scheduled for Oct 31. The cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego are available on Nov 1, with fares starting at US$564.

US$1,286
US$925
US$564
US$203
    Cheapest
  • US$1,286
    28
    Oct
  • US$695
    29
  • US$1,252
    30
  • US$1,164
    31
  • US$564
    1
    Nov
  • US$647
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego (TYO-SAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers one-way fares as low as US$376 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NRT to SAN on Fri, Dec 11), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$844 departing on Thu, Dec 3 and returning on Wed, Dec 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Diego with the following airlines, including: ZIPAIR Japan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 27 minutes to fly from Tokyo to San Diego.
  • 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 Diego 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 14 flight per week flying from Tokyo to San Diego. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Japan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JL066 (17:55) Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS7312 (17:55)
  • To find best deals on flights from Tokyo to San Diego, 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 Fri, Dec 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$376.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · 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 Diego travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Tokyo to San Diego is December, 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 Diego on October 28, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at US$848.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Diego: McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (NKX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Flying from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport (NRT-SAN) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between San Diego 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 Diego is US$1,342. 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 Diego is US$2,165. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Tokyo and San Diego, 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.
  • ZIPAIRare the most popular budget airlines flying from Tokyo to San Diego. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Tokyo to San Diego

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Tokyo to San Diego?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Tokyo to San Diego on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Hawaiian Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Tokyo to San Diego, with fares starting at US$1,038.

US$678
US$1,038
US$1,398
US$1,758
US$2,118
Hawaiian Airlines
US$1,038
Hawaiian Airlines
Air Canada
US$1,099
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
US$1,196
Alaska Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$1,233
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$1,324
United Airlines
Japan Airlines
US$2,118
Japan Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Tokyo to San Diego?

Total flights from Tokyo to San Diego across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines/Japan Airlines/Malaysia Airlines/Alaska Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Tokyo to San Diego, with 7 flights per week.

7
American Airlines
7
American Airlines
Japan Airlines
7
Japan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
7
Malaysia Airlines
Alaska Airlines
7
Alaska Airlines

How many flights fly from Tokyo to San Diego daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Tokyo to San Diego within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Tokyo to San Diego is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Monday.

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16
12
8
Highest
12
Mon
16
Tue
16
Wed
16
Thu
20
Fri
20
Sat
16
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.