San Francisco to Tokyo (SFO–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SFO–HND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,149 miles in approximately 10h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 772, 77W | 11h15-11h20 | Star Alliance | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: MH | 7 | 773 | 10h40 | Oneworld | MH | |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 77W | 10h42 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tokyo from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→HND | OAK→HND | SJC→HND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 10h 42m | 9h 6m | 9h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 41% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
SFO–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to HND
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to HND is about 10 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,149 miles (8,285 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Los Angeles and Daniel K. Inouye. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).