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
- AirlinesJapan Airlines, ANA, United, Singapore Airlines
- Cheapest monthsJanuary, February, September
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Loading prices…San Francisco → Tokyo · 26 fares
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ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Sep 19 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOFri, Oct 2 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Sep 18 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Oct 3 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Sep 6 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOSun, Sep 13 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
WestJet · WS 1507OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Jun 17 · 1:05 AM· 14h 30m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Apr 28 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOWed, May 6 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 025OutboundSFO → NRTSun, May 3 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOMon, May 18 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 025OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Oct 10 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOTue, Oct 20 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTWed, May 27 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Jun 10 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
Cathay Pacific · CX 879OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Oct 26 · 7:25 PM· 19h 40m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOWed, Nov 4 · 7:45 AM· 17h 40m· 1 stop
ZG · ZG 025OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Jul 8 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOFri, Jul 17 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
Philippine Airlines · PR 105OutboundSFO → NRTWed, May 6 · 7:30 AM· 18h 30m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOMon, May 18 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Jul 3 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Jul 9 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 025OutboundSFO → NRTMon, May 11 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOMon, May 25 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTMon, Jun 29 · 11:45 PM· 11h 15m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOMon, Jul 13 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Aug 6 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOMon, Aug 10 · 11:10 AM· 20h 5m· 2 stops
ZG · ZG 25OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Jul 11 · 12:15 AM· 10h 45m· Non-stopReturnNRT ← SFOFri, Jul 24 · 12:30 PM· 9h 45m· Non-stop
WestJet · WS 1501OutboundSFO → NRTWed, Jun 3 · 1:00 PM· 13h 10m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOMon, Jun 15 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
EVA Air · BR 17OutboundSFO → NRTFri, May 8 · 8:15 AM· 16h 55m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOSat, May 16 · 12:30 PM· 9h 15m· Non-stop
JX · JX 11OutboundSFO → NRTSat, Nov 7 · 7:10 AM· 17h 15m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Nov 14 · 6:40 AM· 15h· 1 stop
EVA Air · BR 007OutboundSFO → NRTThu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM· 17h 5m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Nov 28 · 4:20 AM· 12h 45m· 1 stop
Alaska Airlines · AS 743OutboundSFO → NRTSun, Dec 20 · 2:50 AM· 13h 30m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOThu, Dec 31 · 5:45 AM· 11h 9m· 1 stop
F8 · F8 1849OutboundSFO → NRTTue, Jun 9 · 1:45 AM· 19h 30m· 2 stopsReturnNRT ← SFOSat, Jun 13 · 7:30 AM· 13h 10m· 1 stop
Air Canada · AC 563OutboundSFO → NRTFri, Jan 1 · 3:30 PM· 12h 43m· 1 stopReturnNRT ← SFOTue, Jan 5 · 9:15 AM· 11h 20m· 1 stop
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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.
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.
- AprLowfrom $729
- MayLowfrom $793
- JunShoulderfrom $1049
- JulShoulderfrom $975
- AugShoulderfrom $1053
- SepLowfrom $617
- OctLowfrom $856
- NovShoulderfrom $1199
- DecPeakfrom $1293
- JanPeakfrom $1511
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
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.
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?
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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.
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