International route
Cheap flights from San Diego to Tokyo
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). 5,582 miles, 11h 35m nonstop.
SAN to HND at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,582 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AS1 airlineAlaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 16h aheadTokyo vs San Diego
San Diego to Tokyo
Round trips from $500
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Sat, Jan 9.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Diego to Tokyo
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, ORD, PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via KIX · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUA3 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San DiegoTokyo has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Tokyo
Tips for this route
- Only Alaska flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $500; September 2026 is the most expensive at $655 and up, a difference of $155 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Diego. Expect to lose 16 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Tokyo: The world's biggest city, effortlessly polite
Tokyo is reachable nonstop from a dozen US cities via Haneda (close to the city) and Narita. A weak yen has made Japan a value destination, and Tokyo's food, neighborhoods, temples and the bullet train to Kyoto make it the trip of a lifetime.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and October–November (fall color) are the best and busiest. May and September are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with typhoons possible; winter is dry, clear and cheap.
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Search San Diego to TokyoSan Diego to Tokyo: common questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 11h 35m gate to gate, covering 5,582 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to HND?
Alaska Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (HND), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, MEX and ORD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (HND), starting at $500 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Diego to Tokyo flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Diego. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and HND on Asia/Tokyo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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