San Francisco to Tokyo: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical return was £703 per person and the lowest £688, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £688 |
| Typical (median) | £703 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £688 | AS + ZG | with a stop | 33h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £900 | UA | with a stop | 33h 58m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £703 | American | with a stop | 29h 29m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £688 | AS + ZG | with a stop | 33h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £813 | AS + NH + KE + F9 | with a stop | 31h 27m | Kiwi.com |
About Tokyo
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Questions about San Francisco to Tokyo
What does a return from San Francisco to Tokyo usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £703 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was £688.
When is the best time to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Tokyo is at its best in March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August: Hot, humid summer, with typhoon risk running into September.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Tokyo; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.