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Trans-Pacific · 5135 miles
San Francisco to Tokyo Flights — SFO to NRT Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo? Compare departures from San Francisco International (SFO) to Narita (NRT) / Haneda (HND). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US West Coast to Japan trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the San Francisco to Tokyo route.
SFO — San Francisco
San Francisco International (SFO)
BART to downtown San Francisco in 30 minutes.
NRT — Tokyo
Narita (NRT) / Haneda (HND)
Narita Express or Limousine Bus to central Tokyo.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Tokyo
ANA, United, and Japan Airlines operate nonstop trans-Pacific flights between San Francisco and Tokyo.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo take approximately ~10h 30m. The distance is 5135 miles. Around 4+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~10h 30m
- Time difference: +17h
- Daily flights: 4+
Money-saving tips for San Francisco to Tokyo travel
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Book in advance
ANA and JAL offer excellent service. Book 8–10 weeks ahead.
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Compare airlines
United also flies nonstop — good for US frequent flyer miles.
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Flexible dates
Avoid Cherry Blossom season (late March–April) for lower fares.
Tokyo — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from San Francisco.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across SFO and NRT in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long SFO to NRT?
~10h 30m nonstop. Distance ~5135 miles.
Airlines SFO–NRT?
ANA, United, Japan Airlines nonstop.
Cheapest month SFO–NRT?
February and November.
US visa for Japan?
US citizens do not need a visa for Japan up to 90 days.
Best time to book?
8–10 weeks in advance.