Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Every week, there are 75 San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, select the 10:40 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:15 with ZIPAIR Tokyo.
Your SFO to NRT flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Tokyo, Japan. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with JAL on this route.
JAL is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to NRT flights. An exceptional 90.0% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and NRT:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
At the moment, P14,872 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P29,687. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to NRT by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near NRT:
Explore without limits with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to NRT in February. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another essential stop in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.