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

Flex dates · cheapest nearby

Loading prices…

Read our best-time-to-book guide for SFO → NRT →Target price, booking window, weekday pattern.

See 30-day price history for SFO → NRT →Median fare, lows, and best-day patterns.

No cached fares for exactly 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-09. Showing recent fares on SFO → NRT — pick a different date in the calendar above or run a live search.

San Francisco → Tokyo · 30 fares12-month low · $246

Cached from Travelpayouts · filter & sort below

Showing 30 of 30 results

Cheapest
ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Sep 7 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
$246
one-way
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Sep 11 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
$276
one-way
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Sep 16 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
$280
one-way
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Sep 27 · 7:30 AM· 18h 30m· 1 stop
$356
one-way
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Sep 29 · 7:30 AM· 18h 30m· 1 stop
$356
one-way
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Sep 30 · 7:30 AM· 18h 30m· 1 stop
$356
one-way
Book →
Cathay Pacific · CX 873
OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Apr 5 · 7:20 AM· 19h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Apr 15 · 9:30 AM· 17h 20m· 1 stop
$694
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Sep 13 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Sep 26 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$723
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Aug 8 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOMon, Aug 31 · 3:30 AM· 13h 40m· 1 stop
$759
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Sep 10 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOTue, Sep 15 · 10:35 AM· 11h 55m· 1 stop
$764
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 025
OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Jan 10 · 11:45 PM· 11h 10m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOSun, Jan 17 · 12:25 PM· 9h 20m· Non-stop
$822
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 1327
OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Aug 3 · 4:00 PM· 12h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOMon, Aug 10 · 9:00 AM· 11h 32m· 1 stop
$852
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Sep 8 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOSun, Sep 20 · 10:35 AM· 11h 44m· 1 stop
$874
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Dec 4 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOFri, Dec 18 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$886
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Dec 6 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Dec 19 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$886
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Dec 30 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOSun, Jan 24 · 12:25 PM· 9h 20m· Non-stop
$888
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 0025
OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Nov 25 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Dec 3 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$893
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 29 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Nov 12 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$893
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Oct 27 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOTue, Nov 10 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$893
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 29 · 11:35 PM· 11h 20m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOFri, Nov 6 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$893
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 15 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Oct 29 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$896
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Sep 11 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Sep 16 · 11:30 PM· 14h 30m· 2 stops
$900
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 AM· 18h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOTue, Oct 20 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
$916
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Oct 21 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Nov 4 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$917
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Oct 22 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOTue, Nov 3 · 12:25 PM· 9h 10m· Non-stop
$917
total round-trip
Book →
ZG · ZG 25
OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Oct 12 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Oct 22 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
$918
total round-trip
Book →
Philippine Airlines · PR 105
OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Mar 23 · 6:40 AM· 19h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Mar 31 · 12:15 AM· 17h 45m· 1 stop
$927
total round-trip
Book →
Vietnam Airlines · VN 99
OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Nov 22 · 5:10 AM· 22h· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Nov 28 · 12:30 AM· 19h 55m· 1 stop
$935
total round-trip
Book →
YP · YP 114
OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Sep 26 · 10:30 PM· 15h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Oct 8 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
$967
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 893
OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Sep 24 · 5:25 PM· 15h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Sep 30 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
$1,028
total round-trip
Book →

Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

Oakland (OAK) → Tokyo (NRT)

nearby origin

San Jose (SJC) → Tokyo (NRT)

nearby origin

San Francisco (SFO) → Tokyo (HND)

nearby destination

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.

Jul
No data
Aug
Low
from $759
Sep
Low
from $723
Oct
Shoulder
from $893
Nov
Shoulder
from $893
Dec
Shoulder
from $886
Jan
Low
from $822
Feb
No data
Mar
Shoulder
from $927
Apr
Low
from $694
May
Peak
from $1043
Jun
Peak
from $1169

Cheapest next 12 months: April from $694 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.

Price drop alerts

Email me when San Francisco → Tokyo drops.

One email per route, only when fares actually move. Set a ceiling if you only want to hear about big drops.

Also text me when it drops — fastest alert

We’ll never share your email. Unsubscribe in any send.

Where to stay

Once you’ve booked the flight, pick a Tokyo neighbourhood.

See where to stay in Tokyo →

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.

Other ways to reach Tokyo

If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Tokyo on the routes we track.

Other popular routes

Keep planning

Complete your Tokyo trip

Trip plannerTokyo one-stop planTours, transfers, packages, and events for Tokyo in one place.StaysWhere to stay in TokyoNeighborhood-by-neighborhood picks with live nightly rates.ExperiencesThings to do in TokyoCurated sights, food, nightlife, and tours across every district.Getting thereCheap flights to TokyoUS gateway fares with the months each route bottoms out.NeighborhoodsTokyo by districtLongform breakdowns of where locals eat, drink, and sleep.When to goBest time to visit JapanMonth-by-month verdicts on weather, crowds, and prices.

Elsewhere in Japan

More cities we cover in Japan

Osaka2 districts