Cheap Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Looking for cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Tokyo to San Francisco vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Tokyo to San Francisco for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
HND - SFO
Economy | Non stop
From 35,000 Pts + $56.3
AA
2026-11-05
HND - SFO
Economy | Non stop
From 35,000 Pts + $56.3
AA
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Economy | Non stop
From 35,000 Pts + $57.6
AA
2026-11-05
HND - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $63.4
AS
2026-11-05
HND - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $63.4
AS
2026-11-05
HND - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $63.4
AS
Tokyo to San Francisco flight facts
Distance
5,130 mi
8,257 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−17h
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Airports in Tokyo
HND · Tokyo Haneda Intl
NRT · Narita Intl
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Tokyo - Oakland · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights Tokyo - San Jose · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Tokyo - Sacramento · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights Tokyo - Fresno · Fresno is 157 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 82,000 Pts + $81.1
VA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 100,000 Pts + $57.6
UA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 100,000 Pts + $57.6
UA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 100,000 Pts + $57.6
UA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Business | Non stop | 4 left
From 110,000 Pts + $57.6
UA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
NRT - SFO
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 110,000 Pts + $57.6
UA
Selected hotels for your next stay
Kissel Uptown Oakland
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
Hotel Kabuki
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Alila Napa Valley
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Tokyo to San Francisco depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco.
Tokyo and San Francisco are about 5,130 miles (8,257 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,130-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Departures from Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Intl (HND), Narita Intl (NRT). Arrivals in San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Francisco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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