Cheap flights from Tokyo to San Francisco

Tokyo and San Francisco are about 8,285 km apart. A non-stop flight typically takes around 10h 51m; trips with a connection take longer depending on the stopover. TripSavo shows the exact time for every option before you book.

San Francisco is served by San Francisco International (SFO), about 18 km from the city centre.

San Francisco is 17 hours behind Tokyo today. Where daylight saving applies, the difference can change during the year; flight times on TripSavo are always shown in local time.

Yes, you need a passport valid for the whole trip, and many countries ask for at least six months' validity. Visa and transit rules for United States, and for any country you connect through, depend on your nationality, so check with the embassy or official immigration website before you book.

Fares change with demand. Use TripSavo's price calendar to compare days, choose flexible dates (±1 or ±3 days) to see cheaper nearby days, and save a search to check it again later. On many fares you can also reserve now and pay later while you decide.

You can pay for flights in US dollars (USD) or naira (NGN): choose the currency at checkout. Hotel stays and Pay Small Small plans are paid in naira. Payments go securely through Paystack, by card, or by bank transfer or USSD for naira. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the amount and may add its own fee.