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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $999. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
San Diego.$662 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Mon, Sep 14.Round-trip flight with Zipair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from Tokyo Narita on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $662, select.
San Diego.$665 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2, returning Thu, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.
San Diego.$665 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Wed, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.
San Diego.$665 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Sat, Jan 30.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Sat, Jan 30, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.
San Diego.$665 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 24, returning Mon, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, Dec 24, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Jan 4, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.
San Diego.$665 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 19, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.
San Diego.$666 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 11, returning Thu, Feb 18.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, Feb 11, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Thu, Feb 18, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $666, select.
San Diego.$666 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19, returning Mon, Jan 25.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Jan 25, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $666, select.
San Diego.$666 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 26, returning Tue, Feb 23.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $666, select.
San Diego.$678 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 23, returning Sat, Aug 29.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Sun, Aug 23, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
San Diego.$696 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 15, returning Mon, Nov 23.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.
San Diego.$826 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Fri, Jan 1.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
San Diego.$842 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 24, returning Thu, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $842, select.
San Diego.$846 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Mon, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $846, select.
San Diego.$887 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Price includes taxes and charges.From $887, select.
San Diego.$898 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Tue, Aug 11.Round-trip flight with Zipair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from Tokyo Narita on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Tue, Aug 11, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, 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 September.
May
from $948
Jun
from $999
Jul
from $1,026
Aug
from $678
Sep
from $665
Oct
from $921
Nov
from $696
Dec
from $846
Jan
from $666
Feb
from $666
Mar
from $1,025
Apr
from $1,449

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.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
ClosestCheapest
from $662
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McClellan – Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from $2,716
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Tokyo to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$662
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time9 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week28

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 round-trip flight from Tokyo to San Diego is $662. 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 50 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.
There are 28 flights per week flying from Tokyo to San Diego, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to San Diego is usually August.
If you're flying from Tokyo, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the center of San Diego. We've found flights to this airport from $662.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to San Diego on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 50 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 17°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.

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

  • There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when reserving your flight from Tokyo to San Diego.

  • Disembark at San Diego's chief entry point, San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • The average duration of a direct Tokyo to San Diego flight is 9 hours 50 minutes.

  • San Diego is 16 hours behind Tokyo and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your Tokyo to San Diego flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Diego

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Tokyo to San Diego flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Tokyo to San Diego across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Tokyo to San Diego by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Tokyo to San Diego flights.

Flying from Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

  • We make it a cinch to find a Tokyo to San Diego flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • To get to HND from central Tokyo, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to San Diego? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Haneda Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Rather start your trip at Narita International Airport (NRT)? This popular hub offers direct flights from Tokyo to San Diego, seamlessly connecting you to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

  • Book your direct Tokyo to San Diego plane ticket with JAL. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of NRT.

  • Split up your Tokyo to San Diego flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Narita International Airport and San Diego include:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from the center of Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometers away.

  • Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Tokyo to San Diego, stay in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:

  • 70% of flights taking off from Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Arriving in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is approximately 5 kilometers. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the center driving.

  • It usually takes 20 minutes to get there on public transport.

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

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through San Diego and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbor Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • The center of San Diego is about 48 kilometers from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from Tokyo to San Diego has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.

  • Traveling by public transport will take around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and be off and running.

  • Lock in the vehicle you want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from CLD before your arrival. You can also avoid paying extra, especially when the airport is busy.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to San Diego. To travel when it's less crowded, visit San Diego in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to San Diego ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Tokyo to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

More about San Diego

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometers to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometers east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.

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