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Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

Find the cheapest direct flight options from San Francisco to Tokyo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 364 and round-trip tickets from CAD 738.

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

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Tokyo

Choose from 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo, including ZIPAIR, Air Premia and . ZIPAIR currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
ZIPAIR logo ZIPAIR
Air Premia logo Air Premia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Tokyo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Information for San Francisco to Tokyo Flights

The distance between San Francisco and Tokyo is 8,276.1km. It takes around 10 hours 47 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 364
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 738
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,276.1km
Average flight time10 hours 47 minutes
Popular airlineZIPAIR
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Tokyo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from San Francisco to Tokyo in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo is February, with an average price of CAD 473. The most expensive month is usually December, with average prices reaching CAD 915.

CAD 915
CAD 694
CAD 473
CAD 252
    Cheapest
  • CAD 680
    Jul
  • CAD 646
    Aug
  • CAD 525
    Sep
  • CAD 641
    Oct
  • CAD 729
    Nov
  • CAD 915
    Dec
  • CAD 505
    Jan
  • CAD 473
    Feb
  • CAD 537
    Mar
  • CAD 602
    Apr
  • CAD 537
    May
  • CAD 843
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for return flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from San Francisco to Tokyo, with an average price of CAD 1,148. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 2,495.

CAD 2,495
CAD 1,822
CAD 1,148
CAD 475
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,442
    Jul
  • CAD 1,288
    Aug
  • CAD 1,364
    Sep
  • CAD 1,259
    Oct
  • CAD 1,355
    Nov
  • CAD 2,495
    Dec
  • CAD 1,258
    Jan
  • CAD 1,168
    Feb
  • CAD 1,486
    Mar
  • CAD 1,431
    Apr
  • CAD 1,148
    May
  • CAD 1,917
    Jun

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from San Francisco to Tokyo on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo is Monday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 880
CAD 777
CAD 673
CAD 570
  • CAD 673
    Mon
  • CAD 712
    Tue
  • CAD 717
    Wed
  • CAD 750
    Thu
  • CAD 880
    Fri
  • CAD 809
    Sat
  • CAD 696
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers one-way fares as low as CAD 364 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to NRT on Sun, Sep 6), while ZIPAIR offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 738 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Fri, Sep 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: ZIPAIR 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 47 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (TYO).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 33 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: ZIPAIR: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZG025 (18:09)
  • 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, Sep 6, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 364.
    · 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo on July 17, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at CAD 362.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Tokyo and San Francisco is 17h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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 San Francisco to Tokyo

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is ZIPAIR, with an average fare of CAD 641.

CAD 274
CAD 641
CAD 1,008
CAD 1,375
CAD 1,742
ZIPAIR
CAD 641
ZIPAIR
Air Premia
CAD 845
Air Premia
EVA Air
CAD 979
EVA Air
Japan Airlines
CAD 1,356
Japan Airlines
United Airlines
CAD 1,720
United Airlines
All Nippon Airways
CAD 1,742
All Nippon Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from San Francisco to Tokyo on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from San Francisco to Tokyo is United Airlines/All Nippon Airways, operating 31 flights per week.

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

How many flights fly from San Francisco to Tokyo each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from San Francisco to Tokyo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday.

95
86
76
67
Highest
76
Mon
77
Tue
76
Wed
76
Thu
95
Fri
94
Sat
89
Sun

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.