San Jose to Narita (SJC–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SJC–NRT had nonstop service from Viva Macau, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,143 miles in 10h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZG Viva Macau | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Narita from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→NRT | SFO→NRT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 8 |
| Weekly flights | – | 42 |
| Flight time | 10h 45m | 10h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, 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.
SJC–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to NRT
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) had nonstop service from Viva Macau, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
SJC to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to NRT is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,143 miles (8,276 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).