$383 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo (SFO-NRT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $383 for one-way flights and $685 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

ZIPAIR
Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 7
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$685 Roundtrip, just found
$685
Roundtrip
just found
Select ZIPAIR flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $685 just found
Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$689 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$689
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $689 found 9 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$712 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$712
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $712 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 22
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$712 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$712
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $712 found 4 hours ago
Air Canada
Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$732 Roundtrip, just found
$732
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $732 just found
Air China
Sat, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 12
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$738 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$738
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sat, Nov 29 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $738 found 4 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$764 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$764
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $764 found 3 hours ago
Philippine Airlines
Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 2
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$771 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$771
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $771 found 3 hours ago
United
Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$784 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$784
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $784 found 3 hours ago
Japan Airlines
Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10
SFO
San Francisco
NRT
Tokyo
$792 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$792
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from San Francisco to Tokyo, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $792 found 3 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $560 - $1,160 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Narita Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air Premia, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Vietnam Airlines, WestJet, ZIPAIR
Roundtrip price
$685
Distance
5111 mi
Average flight time
26 hours 37 mins

San Francisco to Tokyo Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Tokyo are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tokyo with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Tokyo

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Tokyo in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $383 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Tokyo flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Tokyo airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) cost?
Cheap round-trip flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) start from $684. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a ZIPAIR flight leaving SFO on July 28 2025 and touching down at NRT. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to NRT?
Fly nonstop from SFO to NRT in September to enjoy cheaper tickets. You can find a one-way ZIPAIR flight for $383 leaving on September 30 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
Take the express route to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT). 4 carriers operate direct routes from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), including:

  • JAL
  • ANA
  • ZIPAIR Tokyo

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to NRT?
With fares starting at $383 for a one-way journey from SFO to NRT, ZIPAIR is currently the cheapest carrier flying this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on September 26 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
With, on average, 4 nonstop flights departing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) each day, you'll be taking off on vacation soon enough.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
More travelers fly between SFO and NRT at 11 AM than at any other time of day. Looking to skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to NRT?
Saturday offers the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT). Consider taking off on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 10:40AM UTC-8, leaving from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be in the air for around 11h 20m, landing at Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) at approximately 3:00PM UTC+9.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
The average flight time from SFO to NRT is 11 hours and 18 minutes, covering a total distance of 5,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to NRT?
With 88% of journeys usually landing on schedule, JAL has the best on-time performance for direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT). To check your flight status and get notifications about any changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
To avoid potential delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Later flights have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Tokyo from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tokyo, you can touch down at either Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita Intl. Airport (NRT).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SFO to NRT are generally more expensive. To secure the best rates, start searching for flights well in advance. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to score a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to NRT flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by booking a SFO to NRT flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one place. After choosing your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your SFO to NRT flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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