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San Francisco.$905 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $905, select.
San Francisco.$1,111 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,111, select.
San Francisco.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.
San Francisco.$1,185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,185, select.
San Francisco.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.
San Francisco.$1,188 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Zipair.Outbound direct flight with Zipair departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Zipair departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,188, select.
San Francisco.$1,217 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Zipair and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,217, select.
San Francisco.$1,247 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Zipair and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,247, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Jun
from $1,217
Jul
from $1,186
Aug
from $905
Sep
from $1,247
Oct
from $1,338
Nov
from $1,374
Dec
from $1,492
Jan
from $1,508
Feb
from $1,476
Mar
from $1,504
Apr
from $1,497

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International

Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Tokyo to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$905
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time9 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineANA (All Nippon Airways)
Average flights per week65

Finding cheap flights from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International is $905. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International.
ANA (All Nippon Airways), United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International.
As of May 2025, there are 65 flights per week flying from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita to San Francisco International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Zipair offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco 16 hours behind Tokyo.

  • Choose from 38 weekly Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 16:50 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. ZIPAIR Tokyo operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your NRT to SFO flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. When you're ready to start your San Francisco holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is JAL.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers NRT to SFO flights is JAL. Its services land without delay 72.13% of the time.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NRT and SFO:

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $459 is the best price for a one-way Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $905. These prices can change based on demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from NRT to SFO, reserve your journey six months before your departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from NRT to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

  • Of all flights departing from Narita International Airport, 70.53% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Narita International Airport from central Tokyo, it takes about 1 hour if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near NRT? If you've booked an early flight from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NRT to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.

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