Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo
San Francisco to Tokyo: distance and flight time
The nonstop distance from San Francisco to Tokyo is about 5,148 miles (8,286 km). A direct flight takes roughly 10h 58m; itineraries with a connection take longer depending on the layover.
About Tokyo
For Tokyo’s best-value sightseeing, buy a day pass for the subway lines you’ll actually use—routes can be surprisingly pricey when you hop across different operators. If you’re visiting on a weekday, try going to a department store basement food hall (depachika) around late afternoon for fresh, limited-quantity snacks.
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Price Overview
Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo start from $366. Prices vary by date, airline, and how far in advance you book.
Best Time to Fly
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo is typically July with average fares around $1,552.
| Month | From | Average |
|---|---|---|
| July | $366 | $1,552 |
| October | $459 | $1,623 |
Airlines
- Zipair — from $366 (direct)
- Air Premia — from $512
- Starlux Airlines — from $623
- Alaska Airlines — from $632
- China Airlines — from $636
- Cathay Pacific — from $654
- EVA Air — from $683
- WestJet — from $752
- Singapore Airlines — from $780
- Vietnam Airlines — from $794
- Philippine Airlines — from $812
- China Southern Airlines — from $860
- Asiana Airlines — from $878
- Air Canada — from $920
- Hahn Air — from $1,066
- China Eastern Airlines — from $1,070
- American Airlines — from $1,071 (direct)
- Japan Airlines — from $1,076 (direct)
- All Nippon Airways — from $1,079 (direct)
- Fiji Airways — from $1,738
- Lufthansa — from $2,681
Direct Flights
Direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much are flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?
- Fares start from $366. Prices shift significantly by departure date — searching flexible dates is the fastest way to find the lowest fare.
- What airlines fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
- 21 airlines serve this route: Zipair, Air Premia, Starlux Airlines, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, WestJet, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Philippine Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, Hahn Air, China Eastern Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Fiji Airways , Lufthansa. Zipair currently has the lowest fares from $366.
- Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?
- Yes — non-stop flights are available on Zipair, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways. Connecting itineraries are also available and sometimes cheaper.