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ANA Logo
6:15 am - 4:40 pmSAN-KIX
17h 25m1 stop
ANA Logo
6:35 pm - 2:56 pmKIX-SAN
13h 21m1 stop
$736ANA
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 25
ANA Logo
7:45 am - 6:55 pmSAN-ITM
18h 10m2 stops
ANA Logo
4:00 pm - 5:29 pmITM-SAN
18h 29m2 stops
$738ANA
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 6:45 pmSAN-KIX
17h 30m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 7:30 pmKIX-SAN
15h 45m1 stop
$750Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 26
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 6:45 pmSAN-KIX
17h 40m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:30 pmKIX-SAN
19h 45m2 stops
$756Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 17
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:10 pmSAN-ITM
18h 55m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 5:29 pmITM-SAN
21h 29m2 stops
$757United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 2:15 pmSAN-NRT
26h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 8:25 pmNRT-SAN
19h 45m2 stops
$799United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 5
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 6:45 pmSAN-KIX
17h 40m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 8:05 pmKIX-SAN
16h 20m1 stop
$805Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 7:30 pmSAN-HND
18h 15m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 8:30 pmHND-SAN
15h 10m1 stop
$806Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 13
Japan Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 4:40 pmSAN-NRT
12h 00mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 9:45 amNRT-SAN
9h 35mnonstop
$824Japan Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
Japan Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 4:40 pmSAN-NRT
12h 00mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 9:45 amNRT-SAN
9h 35mnonstop
$826Japan Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 13

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Japan

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to Japan flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 26
SAN8:15 amSan Diego
17h 30m
1 stop
KIX6:45 pmOsaka Kansai Intl
Feb 26
KIX8:45 pmOsaka Kansai Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
SAN7:30 pmSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Sep 18
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
38h 10m
1 stop
FUK6:40 pmFukuoka
Sep 27
FUK8:40 pmFukuoka
35h 50m
1 stop
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
Alaska Airlines
Mar 2
SAN8:15 amSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
HND7:30 pmTokyo Haneda
Mar 13
HND9:20 pmTokyo Haneda
15h 10m
1 stop
SAN8:30 pmSan Diego

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Japan

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Japan flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 18
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
16h 35m
2 stops
KIX2:50 pmOsaka Kansai Intl
Oct 4
KIX4:50 pmOsaka Kansai Intl
17h 39m
1 stop
SAN6:29 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Feb 11
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
18h 55m
2 stops
ITM6:10 pmOsaka Itami
Feb 20
ITM1:00 pmOsaka Itami
21h 29m
2 stops
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Sep 18
SAN8:11 pmSan Diego
29h 24m
2 stops
FUK5:35 pmFukuoka
Sep 27
FUK11:40 amFukuoka
20h 19m
2 stops
SAN3:59 pmSan Diego

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San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Wed 1/14

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 2/25

6:35 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$736

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Wed 1/14

7:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Osaka Itami

Wed 2/25

4:00 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$738

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Mon 1/26

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 2/26

8:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$750

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Wed 12/3

8:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/17

8:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$756

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Osaka Itami

Fri 2/20

1:00 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$757

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Sat 9/27

7:20 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 10/5

4:40 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$799

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

Wed 12/3

8:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/17

8:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$805

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - HND

SANHND

San Diego

Mon 3/2

8:15 am-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 3/13

9:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$806

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Tue 2/3

11:40 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 2/17

5:10 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop9h 35m

$824

San DiegoTokyo

SAN - NRT

SANNRT

San Diego

Mon 10/27

12:40 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 11/13

5:10 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop9h 35m

$826

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Japan from San Diego, with most prices found around $879. If you aren’t able to travel to Japan during the month of February, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $893.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Japan?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Japan from San Diego is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $1,086. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Diego to Japan on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,225. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Japan?

Flying to Japan from San Diego in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,090 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Japan, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,197 per ticket.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Japan flight route?

Fly from San Diego to Tokyo Narita for the best San Diego - Japan flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Japan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Japan from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Japan for around $1,132 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Japan from San Diego for as low as $1,019 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Japan flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Japan flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Japan flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Japan flight.

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Best Price Found

$454

Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Japan

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Japan from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $454. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Japan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $879.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Japan takes 11h 10m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Japan every day.
There is 1 airport near Japan: Tokyo Narita (NRT)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Japan?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Japan.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Japan

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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $348Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $584Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $614Free CancellationRating
8.4
964 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $668Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,000 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $689Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,729 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $717Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,559 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $786Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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