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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). 5,149 miles, 10h 45m nonstop.

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SFO to HND at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
5,149 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
10h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
UAASJLNH4 airlinesUnited, Alaska, Japan
Nonstop flights per day
8all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
16h aheadTokyo vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Tokyo

Round trips from $426

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 27.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Francisco to Tokyo fares by month

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.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$548
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 7$495
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 18$480
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$483
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 27$426
  6. February 2027from Sat, Feb 6$450

Airlines flying San Francisco to Tokyo

4 airlines fly nonstop with 8 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

San Francisco has 3 airports and Tokyo has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • United, Alaska, Japan and ANA All Nippon all fly SFO to HND nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $426; September 2026 is the most expensive at $548 and up, a difference of $122 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday 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 Francisco. 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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San Francisco to Tokyo: common questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 10h 45m gate to gate, covering 5,149 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to HND?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and ANA All Nippon Airways operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (HND), with 8 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, YYC and ICN.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (HND), starting at $426 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Francisco 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 Francisco and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO 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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