Beautiful view of San Francisco skyline with tranquil waters and a dramatic sunset sky. — flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Tokyo, JapanSan Francisco

Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 10h 47m (8,227 km). ZIPAIR flies it. Lowest fare seen: $355 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

Also covers HND–SFO.

All flights from Tokyo →All flights to San Francisco →

Photo of San Francisco: David McElwee on Pexels.

When you land in San Francisco

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A United Airlines jet soaring over the iconic San Francisco skyline. — arriving in San Francisco

Airport transfer

SFO → San Francisco, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

See transfer prices
Cathay Pacific plane on runway at Narita Airport, Tokyo, with terminal and control tower in view. — lounges at Tokyo Narita AirportTokyo Narita Airport · 4 lounges
Before you flyAirport lounges at Tokyo Narita →
Trains, buses and taxi faresSFO to San Francisco: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in San Francisco →22 drop-off points, from $2.00

Things to book in San Francisco

All 64 things to do in San Francisco →
from €14.54
Golden Gate Park 4.6 · 773 Tiqets reviews
California Academy of Sciencesfrom €23.21
California Academy of Sciences 4.7 · 667 Tiqets reviews
Golden Gate Bridgefrom €14.54
Golden Gate Bridge 4.6 · 660 Tiqets reviews
from €12.50
San Francisco Bay 4.6 · 617 Tiqets reviews

Find hotels in San Francisco

Hotels, hostels & more · Expedia

Search hotels

Airlines flying Tokyo to San Francisco

Carriers on NRT–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ ZIPAIRnonstop fare seen

Tokyo to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $351 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$135529 Oct 2026$562 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$13942 Nov 2026$540 · 1 stop2 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$3519 Dec 2026 · ZIPAIR—
Jan 2027$35226 Jan 2027 · ZIPAIR—
Mar 2027$40610 Mar 2027 · ZIPAIR—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $351 in December 2026, against $540 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tokyo to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

More for this trip

Frequently asked questions — Tokyo to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 10h 47m, covering 8,227 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Tokyo from San Francisco by air?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 8,227 km (5,112 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NRT–SFO route include ZIPAIR. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Tokyo to San Francisco cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NRT–SFO was $355 USD with ZIPAIR (nonstop), departing 9 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $351 one-way, against $562 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Japan to San Francisco?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

Ready to book NRT–SFO?

Set a fare alert, check your visa, or search flights now.

🔔 Fare alert for NRT–SFO🌍 Check visa requirements ⚡ Connection risk checker