How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Non-stop flights on SFO → NRT are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

The main carriers on this route are Japan Airlines, ANA, United, Singapore Airlines. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Tokyo?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → NRT

San Francisco to Tokyo flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Tokyo (NRT), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~11h non-stop
Airlines
Japan Airlines, ANA, United, Singapore Airlines
Cheapest months
January, February, September

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San Francisco → Tokyo · 9 fares12-month low · $387

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ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Oct 18 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
$387
one-way
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ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 29 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
$412
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ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 15 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
$429
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ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Oct 14 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
$430
one-way
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ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Oct 12 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
$435
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ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Oct 13 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
$435
one-way
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Philippine Airlines · PR 105
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 20h 30m
OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Oct 16 · 7:30 AM· 18h 25m· 1 stop
$494
one-way
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Cathay Pacific · CX 879
Long · 54h 55m
OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Oct 21 · 8:15 AM· 17h 25m· 1 stop
$853
total round-trip
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China Eastern · MU 590
Long · 69h
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM· 17h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Oct 28 · 7:55 AM· 14h 45m· 1 stop
$833
total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Tokyo

United Star Alliance hub pipes SFO into Asia non-stop. Premium-economy often close to business-class pricing via award upgrades.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 11 hours. Major carriers on this route include Japan Airlines, ANA, United, Singapore Airlines. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, September — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Tokyo

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → NRT for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Sep
Low
from $540
Oct
Peak
from $805
Nov
Peak
from $808
Dec
Peak
from $846
Jan
Low
from $545
Feb
Peak
from $834
Mar
Peak
from $860
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
No data
Jul
No data
Aug
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: September from $540 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Non-stop flights on SFO → NRT are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
The main carriers on this route are Japan Airlines, ANA, United, Singapore Airlines. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Tokyo?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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