Haneda (HND) vs. Narita (NRT)
Haneda provides instant 20-minute train connections to central Tokyo. Narita accommodates budget transpacific carrier Zipair.
San Francisco → Tokyo
Find better San Francisco to Tokyo flight options.
Fly across the Pacific from the Bay Area to Tokyo. Compare ANA, Japan Airlines, United, and low-cost carrier Zipair across Haneda and Narita airports.
Search San Francisco to Tokyo →What a wider San Francisco–Tokyo search compares
Premier Transpacific Suites
Compare ANA The Room, Japan Airlines A350-1000 suites, and United Polaris direct-aisle-access seats.
Zipair Budget Nonstop
Zipair offers lie-flat seats to Narita at roughly half legacy airline rates with unbundled food and baggage choices.
11-Hour Flight Management
Evaluate onboard Wi-Fi quality, cabin pressure, and catering across Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft.
Search San Francisco–Tokyo beyond the obvious
San Francisco is the tech industry's primary bridge to Asia. With multiple daily nonstops into both Tokyo Haneda and Narita, travelers can choose between ultra-luxurious Japanese hospitality and high-value unbundled carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from SFO to Tokyo?
Nonstop flights take approximately 11 hours to 11 hours 30 minutes westbound, and about 9 hours 30 minutes eastbound.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to Tokyo?
ANA, Japan Airlines, and United fly nonstop into Haneda and Narita. Low-cost carrier Zipair operates nonstops to Narita (NRT).