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Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Tokyo (NRT)

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Flight deals from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.$1,020 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,020, select.
Tokyo.$1,021 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Thu, 12 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,021, select.
Tokyo.$1,021 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,021, select.
Tokyo.$1,021 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,021, select.
Tokyo.$1,021 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,021, select.
Tokyo.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Fri, 23 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.
Tokyo.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 11 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.
Tokyo.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the San Diego International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $1,405
Jul
from $1,362
Aug
from $1,230
Sep
from $1,027
Oct
from $1,186
Nov
from $1,027
Dec
from $1,027
Jan
from $1,026
Feb
from $1,026
Mar
from $1,122
Apr
from $1,227
May
from $1,419
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:May

Direct flights from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita

San Diego International to Tokyo Narita: Alternative routes

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

San Diego to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,020
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week34

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita is $1,020. 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.
11 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita.
Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita.
As of June 2025, there are 34 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Tokyo Narita is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 47 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 Tokyo Narita 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 Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Canada and Japan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo Narita.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know

  • Around 11 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport.

  • Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo 16 hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Take your pick of seven weekly San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport flights. The 11:40 departure with JAL is the earliest you can take. JAL operates the last service of the day at 13:30.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SAN to NRT flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • JAL is your ticket to exploring Tokyo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Japan!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport offered by this airline.

  • JAL is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • JAL is the most punctual carrier that offers SAN to NRT flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAN and NRT:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is $517. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,020. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SAN to NRT, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to NRT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN's address is Airport Drive.

  • 71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SAN? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • If you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near NRT:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo

  • NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

  • Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. The drive time takes about 1 hour.

When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to NRT in February. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

Explore more of Japan

  • Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Japan, consider Osaka, about 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are key highlights.

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