Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, making San Diego 16 hours behind Tokyo.
Flights from NRT to SAN start at 17:05 — the first with JAL. The last departure is at 17:20 with JAL. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your NRT to SAN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
JAL is your gateway to discovering San Diego (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with JAL on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering NRT to SAN flights is JAL. Its services arrive without delay 65.71% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NRT and SAN:
San Francisco International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Currently, 313 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 634 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from NRT to SAN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the flights that depart from Narita International Airport, 70.53% land on time at their destination.
To reach Narita International Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take around 1 hour if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to NRT:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Follow your own route with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The street address for SAN is Airport Drive.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Diego in May.
Before locking in your flight from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NRT to SAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Diego has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.