Direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco (NRT → SFO)

Distance 8,226 km (5,111 mi)
Est. duration 9h 41m
NRT
Tokyo
Narita International Airport, Japan
SFO
San Francisco
San Francisco International, USA
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Tokyo Narita to San Francisco is operated daily by United, ANA, and Japan Airlines. Distance is roughly 8,300 km (5,160 miles), with eastbound flight time around 9 hours 30 minutes and westbound around 11 hours.

Why this route matters

SFO is the closest US gateway to Japan, and the United/ANA joint venture combined with JAL service means the route is highly competitive on both pricing and schedules. Connections at SFO into the United domestic network are particularly strong.

Best time to book

  • Cheapest: February, May, and October.
  • Most expensive: Late June through August, plus the second half of December.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco? The flight distance from NRT to SFO is approximately 8,226 km (5,111 miles).
How long is the flight from NRT to SFO? The estimated flight time from Tokyo to San Francisco is approximately 9h 41m.
What airlines fly from NRT to SFO? Airlines operating direct flights from Tokyo to San Francisco include: JL, NH, UA, ZG.

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Try a nearby airport to Tokyo

Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from other airports within 350 km of Tokyo. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

IBR → SFO 45 km from NRT Omitami → San Francisco Japan · 6 destinations HND → SFO 60 km from NRT Tokyo → San Francisco Japan · 103 destinations MMJ → SFO 226 km from NRT Matsumoto → San Francisco Japan · 5 destinations FSZ → SFO 227 km from NRT Shizuoka → San Francisco Japan · 10 destinations SDJ → SFO 267 km from NRT Sendai → San Francisco Japan · 14 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to San Francisco

Flights from Tokyo (NRT) to other airports within 350 km of San Francisco.

NRT → OAK 19 km from SFO Tokyo → Oakland USA · 34 destinations NRT → SJC 49 km from SFO Tokyo → San Jose USA · 39 destinations NRT → STS 106 km from SFO Tokyo → Santa Rosa USA · 13 destinations NRT → MRY 124 km from SFO Tokyo → Monterey USA · 9 destinations NRT → SMF 139 km from SFO Tokyo → Sacramento USA · 50 destinations

Other flights from Tokyo (NRT)

Abu Dhabi (AUH) Amami O Shima (ASJ) Amsterdam (AMS) Angeles (CRK) Asahikawa (AKJ) Auckland (AKL) Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) Bangkok (BKK) All 111 destinations →

Other flights from San Francisco (SFO)

Adelaide (ADL) Albuquerque (ABQ) Amsterdam (AMS) Anchorage (ANC) Arcata (ACV) Aspen (ASE) Atlanta (ATL) Auckland (AKL) All 147 destinations →