Flying from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Each week, there are 25 Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, take the 16:50 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:30 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.
To ensure you catch your NRT to SFO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as May? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to San Francisco, the United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is J-Air.
With 66.94% of its services arriving as scheduled, ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier offering NRT to SFO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between NRT and SFO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 329 €. A return ticket right now is 657 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NRT to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
73% of flights that depart Tokyo Narita Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to NRT:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Francisco in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NRT to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.








