4 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport. San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Narita International Airport (Tokyo).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| All Nippon Airways | SFO San Francisco International Airport | NRT Narita International Airport |
| Japan Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | NRT Narita International Airport |
| United Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | NRT Narita International Airport |
| Zipair Tokyo | SFO San Francisco International Airport | NRT Narita International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
37 miles (60 km) from the city centre. 42.3 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Keisei Skyliner to Nippori (fastest journey, from Terminal 2/3) | about 36m |
| Train | JR Narita Express between the airport and Tokyo Station | about 53m |
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for tourist stays under 90 days in Japan.
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco in January and 16 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Tokyo uses the Japanese yen (JPY).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines and Zipair Tokyo fly this route nonstop.
About 5,112 miles (8,227 km) between the airports.
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco in January and 16 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for tourist stays under 90 days in Japan.
Keisei Skyliner to Nippori (fastest journey, from Terminal 2/3), about 36 minutes.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.