Compare cheap flights from San Francisco to Tokyo. Search SFO to HND fares, airports, airlines and flexible dates.
About this route
San Francisco is a key Pacific gateway, and United's hub at SFO means frequent Tokyo service alongside ANA, Japan Airlines and a low-cost option. Haneda versus Narita is the main choice to make.
San Francisco airport departure area before a flight to Tokyo.
Route at a glance
Route
San Francisco to Tokyo
Airports
SFO → HND
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Compare dates, bag rules, and airport transfers before you judge the fare.
Route verdict
San Francisco to Tokyo sits in the middle ground where nonstop convenience, fare family, and one-stop savings all deserve a side-by-side check. Use the first San Francisco to Tokyo search as a benchmark, then test nearby dates before judging the route as expensive. Airport changes should stay secondary unless the transfer still supports the trip you want. Once the fare looks fair, use the Tokyo destination guide to confirm the arrival plan.
Route rhythm
San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (HND) is about 5,150 miles (8,290 km). Nonstop flights take about 11 hours westbound and around 9.5 hours back, depending on winds and routing.
Timing
January to early March and early summer are often cheaper. Cherry blossom season, Golden Week and autumn foliage are the busiest times.
Airlines
These carriers have commonly served the route. Schedules change by season, so confirm current options in the live results.
Tokyo, the destination for this route.
Fare range
Compare Haneda against Narita including the transfer into the city. Add bags and meals to low-cost fares before comparing on a flight this long.
Airport choice
On the San Francisco side:
On the Tokyo side:
Destination fit
Haneda puts you close to central Tokyo. Narita links to the city by the Narita Express or Skyliner in about an hour.
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Better-value fares
Use the search form above to compare live fares, airlines and dates for San Francisco to Tokyo.
Start with SFO and HND, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.
On San Francisco to Tokyo, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.
Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.
Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.
About 11 hours westbound and around 9.5 hours back.