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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tokyo to San Diego? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.741 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Apr, returning Sat, 19 Apr.Return flight with Zipair and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 16 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 19 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 741 €, select.
San Diego.747 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Zipair and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 6 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From 747 €, select.
San Diego.821 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Apr, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Zipair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 19 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 821 €, select.
San Diego.846 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 8 Apr.Return flight with Zipair and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 846 €, select.
San Diego.872 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Zipair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 872 €, select.
San Diego.886 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Zipair and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 886 €, select.
San Diego.910 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Mar, returning Sun, 30 Mar.Return flight with Zipair and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 26 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 30 Mar, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 910 €, select.
San Diego.911 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Zipair and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 911 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tokyo to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 910 €
Apr
from 741 €
May
from 960 €
Jun
from 1.052 €
Jul
from 1.122 €
Aug
from 1.254 €
Sep
from 951 €
Oct
from 965 €
Nov
from 952 €
Dec
from 1.075 €
Jan
from 1.053 €
Feb
from 1.223 €

Direct flights from Tokyo to San Diego

Alternative Tokyo to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Tokyo to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Tokyo to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found741 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time9 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week33

Finding cheap flights from Tokyo to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Tokyo to San Diego is 741 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Tokyo to San Diego.
Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from Tokyo to San Diego.
As of March 2025, there are 33 flights per week flying from Tokyo to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Diego is usually April.
If you're flying from Tokyo, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from 741 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to San Diego on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Diego is Zipair. And the cheapest airline that flies to McClellan-Palomar Airport is Japan Airlines.

Travelling from Tokyo to San Diego: what you need to know

  • Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to San Diego. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the two main airports in Tokyo.

  • Touch down at San Diego's major arrival point, San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • The average time for a direct flight from Tokyo to San Diego is 9 hours 51 minutes. San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, making San Diego 16 hours behind Tokyo.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Tokyo to San Diego. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • You'll need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Japan and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap flights from Tokyo to San Diego, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.

Flying from Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Tokyo to San Diego. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Central Tokyo to HND is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 16 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to San Diego, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Rather fly from Narita International Airport (NRT)? This terminal also offers nonstop flights from Tokyo to San Diego — enjoy a seamless connection to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • Get on your direct flight from Tokyo to San Diego with JAL. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of NRT.

  • Break up your flight from Tokyo to San Diego with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Haneda Airport and San Diego include:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in around 58 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to San Diego:

Arriving in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 9 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to San Diego. Book one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego

  • Right now, 319 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to San Diego. The cheapest price for a return flight is 741 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Tokyo to San Diego if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Tokyo to San Diego across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Tokyo to San Diego. You don't need to look every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.

  • Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tokyo to San Diego, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to San Diego. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Tokyo to San Diego in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to San Diego sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about San Diego

Complete your San Diego trip with a car rental

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