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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo?
The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo from San Francisco is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $794, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Tokyo in September, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Tokyo during January average around $833.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tokyo?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tokyo is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $945. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from San Francisco to Tokyo on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,111. 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 Tokyo?
In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo when you can find flight prices for as low as $807. Flying to Tokyo in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Tokyo is in the evening when prices are around $1,161.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Tokyo flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Tokyo?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tokyo from San Francisco when booking 1 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tokyo for around $950 when searching 1 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tokyo from San Francisco for as low as $713 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Tokyo flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Tokyo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Tokyo?
ZIPAIR, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Tokyo
What airlines fly to Tokyo?
ZIPAIR, ANA and Japan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo from San Francisco according to our data. ZIPAIR is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tokyo. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Tokyo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Tokyo on average per day?
As of April 2025, 17 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Tokyo each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 44% of daily flights taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Tokyo on average per week?
As of April 2025, there are 125 flights per week flying from San Francisco to Tokyo. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to Tokyo by plane?
There are 5132.1 mi between San Francisco and Tokyo. Flights usually cover this in 10h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Tokyo?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Tokyo are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Tokyo?
There are 17 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Tokyo as of April 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Tokyo?
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 San Francisco Airport to Tokyo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tokyo?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tokyo 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 Tokyo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Tokyo is Boeing 777-300ER (40.15% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777 (31.50%), Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (16.23%), and Boeing 777-300 (6.75%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to Tokyo is ZIPAIR (36% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are ANA (22%), Japan Airlines (18%), and United Airlines (11%).
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Tokyo
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Tokyo with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $164 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,911 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $551 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 47 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $606 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 2,365 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $657 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.2 729 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $674 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,636 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $678 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 143 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $682 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,851 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $717 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.2 438 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $719 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $740 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 855 reviews |
ANA Flights From San Francisco to Tokyo
ANA flight deals from San Francisco to Tokyo start from $740 round-trip. Over the 27 ANA flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $1,153 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
Japan Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Tokyo
The best Japan Airlines deal for San Francisco to Tokyo flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $755, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Japan Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $1,078 round-trip. Japan Airlines operates 14 flights out of San Francisco into Tokyo in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 1,440 Japan Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 8.3/10.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Tokyo?
It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to Tokyo flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Tokyo that suits you.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Tokyo with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. All flights to Tokyo from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Once you have performed a search for San Francisco to Tokyo flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
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