International route
Cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 5,149 miles, 9h 50m nonstop.
HND to SFO 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
- 9h 50mnonstop, 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
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 16h behindSan Francisco vs Tokyo
Tokyo to San Francisco
Round trips from $427
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
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 Tokyo to San Francisco
4 airlines fly nonstop with 8 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · 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 MSP, SLC, SEA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- 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)AADL2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Tokyo has 2 airports and San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Tokyo
Tips for this route
- United, Alaska, Japan and ANA All Nippon all fly HND to SFO 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 $427; September 2026 is the most expensive at $604 and up, a difference of $177 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% 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.
- San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Tokyo to San FranciscoTokyo to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Tokyo (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 9h 50m 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 HND to SFO?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and ANA All Nippon Airways operate nonstop flights from Tokyo (HND) to San Francisco (SFO), 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 Tokyo to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Tokyo (HND) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $427 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Tokyo and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo. HND is on Asia/Tokyo time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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