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San Francisco to Tokyo flights.

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San Francisco → Tokyo · 5 fares12-month low · $284

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  • EstimateCheapest
    YP · YP 112
    economyLong · 27h
    Outbound11:20 PM SFO → NRTSun, Dec 6 · 15h 35m · 1 stop
    $322
    one-way
    Great priceSimilar fares $658–$752
    ≈20k Aeroplan ptsest.Great cash dealBook on Aviasales →
  • Recent fare, not your exact dateAlt date · 2 days earlier
    ZG · ZG 25
    economy
    Outbound11:35 PM SFO → NRTFri, Dec 4 · 11h 20m · Non-stop
    $337
    one-way
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  • Recent fare, not your exact dateAlt date · 3 days later
    ZG · ZG 025
    economy
    Outbound11:35 PM SFO → NRTWed, Dec 9 · 11h 20m · Non-stop
    $423
    one-way
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  • Recent fare, not your exact dateAlt date · 1 day earlier
    YP · YP 112
    economyLong · 27h
    Outbound11:20 PM SFO → NRTSat, Dec 5 · 15h 35m · 1 stop
    $284
    one-way
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  • Recent fare, not your exact dateAlt date · 3 days later
    ZG · ZG 025
    economyLong · 20h 30m
    Outbound11:35 PM SFO → NRTWed, Dec 9 · 11h 20m · Non-stop
    Return12:25 PM NRT ← SFOWed, Dec 16 · 9h 10m · Non-stop
    $789
    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.

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Cheapest next 12 months: April from $525 round-trip. Run a live search →
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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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