Cheapest airlines flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

You can choose from 15 airlines that fly from Tokyo to San Francisco, including ZIPAIR, Air Premia, and Korean Air. ZIPAIR has lowest fares on this route.
ZIPAIR logo ZIPAIR
Air Premia logo Air Premia
Korean Air logo Korean Air
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
United Airlines logo United Airlines
China Airlines logo China Airlines
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
STARLUX Airlines logo STARLUX Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines logo Hawaiian Airlines
T'Way Air logo T'Way Air
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tokyo to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$323, and round-trip direct flights start at US$943.

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

Tokyo to San Francisco Flight Details

The distance between Tokyo and San Francisco is about 8,276.1 km. The average flying time from Tokyo to San Francisco is around 9 hours 30 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$323
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$913
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,276.1 km
Average flight time9 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineZIPAIR
Flight statistics for the Tokyo–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Tokyo to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is February, with an average price of US$317; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$627.

US$627
US$472
US$317
US$162
    Cheapest
  • US$470
    Jun
  • US$627
    Jul
  • US$419
    Aug
  • US$396
    Sep
  • US$449
    Oct
  • US$443
    Nov
  • US$414
    Dec
  • US$409
    Jan
  • US$317
    Feb
  • US$330
    Mar
  • US$512
    Apr
  • US$350
    May

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

The average price of round-trip flights from Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Francisco are found during September, with an average price of US$973. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$1,553.

US$1,553
US$1,263
US$973
US$683
    Cheapest
  • US$1,503
    Jun
  • US$1,396
    Jul
  • US$1,144
    Aug
  • US$973
    Sep
  • US$1,475
    Oct
  • US$981
    Nov
  • US$1,553
    Dec
  • US$1,108
    Jan
  • US$1,162
    Feb
  • US$1,473
    Mar
  • US$1,058
    Apr
  • US$1,378
    May

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 US$323 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NRT to SFO on Tue, Jun 16), while ZIPAIR offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$913 departing on Wed, Jul 1 and returning on Wed, Jul 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: ZIPAIR United Airlines Air Premia China Airlines Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco.
  • 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 3 flight per week flying from Tokyo to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA7939 (23:17) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH108 (23:17)
  • 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 Tue, Jun 16, with one-way flights priced at just US$323.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco on June 29, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at US$812.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (NRT-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • 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.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, ZIPAIR provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, with fares starting at US$454.

US$454
US$1,099
US$1,743
US$2,387
ZIPAIR
US$454
ZIPAIR
Asiana Airlines
US$816
Asiana Airlines
American Airlines
US$842
American Airlines
EVA Air
US$1,010
EVA Air
Japan Airlines
US$2,263
Japan Airlines
United Airlines
US$2,387
United Airlines

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, All Nippon Airways/United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Tokyo to San Francisco, with 31 flights per week.

7
15
23
31
All Nippon Airways
31
All Nippon Airways
United Airlines
31
United Airlines
American Airlines
15
American Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
15
Malaysia Airlines
Japan Airlines
15
Japan Airlines
Alaska Airlines
15
Alaska Airlines

How many flights fly from Tokyo to San Francisco daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Francisco is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

97
87
76
66
Highest
76
Mon
76
Tue
76
Wed
76
Thu
97
Fri
95
Sat
81
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.