San Diego to Narita (SAN–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAN–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Japan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,545 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Japan Airlines | 4 | 789 | 11h45 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Narita from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→NRT | LAX→NRT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 48 |
| Flight time | 11h 45m | 10h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
SAN–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to NRT
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAN to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to NRT ranges from 11 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,545 miles (8,924 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).