Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 04m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Tokyo and San Francisco?

Los Angeles (LAX) was the most common stop: 38% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Manila (MNL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 10m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tokyo to San Francisco?

ZIPAIR, American Airlines, and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from Tokyo to San Francisco

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $685.

How many flights depart from Tokyo to San Francisco on average per week?

126 flights are operational weekly from Tokyo to San Francisco as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Tokyo to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between Tokyo and San Francisco is 18 per day as of November 2025. The most frequent departure time is 5:00PM, with 61% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

ZIPAIR, Japan Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Tokyo according to our data. ZIPAIR is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport is 4 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $726.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Tokyo to San Francisco is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $857. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,364.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Tokyo to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $692. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,464.

What is the cheapest Tokyo to San Francisco flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Tokyo to San Francisco.

How have Tokyo to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Tokyo to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Tokyo in the past 72 hours is $290. The best round-trip flight deal from Tokyo to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $571.

The fastest flight from Tokyo to San Francisco takes 9h 05m

Direct flights go from Tokyo to San Francisco every day.

There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

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How far is Tokyo to San Francisco by plane?
San Francisco is 5132.1 mi away from Tokyo. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport is 4 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Tokyo to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Tokyo to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Tokyo to San Francisco is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, representing 24.65% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300ER at 23.39%, Boeing 777 at 22.50%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 19.34%.
What is the most popular airline from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Tokyo to San Francisco is ZIPAIR (65% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are ANA (14%), United Airlines (10%), and Japan Airlines (7%).

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ZIPAIR	PriceFrom $566	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 52 reviews	Search ZIPAIR flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,048 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,225	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,015 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,287	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,622 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights

Japan Airlines Flights From Tokyo to San Francisco
Japan Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Tokyo to San Francisco, operating 14 flights/week on average for this route. A good Japan Airlines flight deal for Tokyo to San Francisco starts from $1,287 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,562. Our users have rated Japan Airlines at 8.3/10.
ZIPAIR Flights From Tokyo to San Francisco
The best ZIPAIR deal for Tokyo to San Francisco flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $566, round-trip. It should be noted that an average ZIPAIR flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $775 round-trip. ZIPAIR operates 7 flights out of Tokyo into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 52 ZIPAIR reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $726.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Tokyo to San Francisco is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $857. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,364.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Tokyo to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $692. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,464.

What is the cheapest Tokyo to San Francisco flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Tokyo to San Francisco 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 Tokyo to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Tokyo to San Francisco.

How have Tokyo to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Tokyo to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tokyo to San Francisco?

ZIPAIR, American Airlines, and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from Tokyo to San Francisco

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Tokyo and San Francisco?

Los Angeles (LAX) was the most common stop: 38% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $685.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 04m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Tokyo to San Francisco?

Manila (MNL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 10m.

How many flights depart from Tokyo to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between Tokyo and San Francisco is 18 per day as of November 2025. The most frequent departure time is 5:00PM, with 61% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Tokyo to San Francisco on average per week?

126 flights are operational weekly from Tokyo to San Francisco as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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