San Jose to Narita (SJC–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
5,143 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 26m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZG29
ZG Viva Macau
788
12:25 PM
PDT
3:00 PM+1
JST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZG30
ZG Viva Macau
788
4:22 PM
JST T1
9:47 AM
PDT
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SEA Seattle 13h 16m AFAMAS ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 13h 40m ASLXJ JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 40m AFAMCI 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 14h 11m ASEJAWN JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 14h 34m ASFJKE CXJLMH Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 16h 15m ACCMUA UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 42m AAASAY AAJLKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 18h 12m UA 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
IAH Houston 25h 41m UA NHUAZG Houston (IAH) to Narita flights
ANC Anchorage ~12h 24m CNKKZ Anchorage (ANC) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,143 mi 10h 32m nonstop +16h ahead

SJC–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva Macau leads the route. The flight covers 5,143 miles in approximately 10h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZG Viva Macau 6 788 10h35 68%
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ZG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZG (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
595
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → NRT
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
NRT → SJC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach Narita from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric SJC→NRT SFO→NRT
Distance from SJC 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 7 42
Flight time 10h 32m 9h 30m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Narita is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
5,143 mi / 8,276 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 32m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from NRT

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.

Narita Climate

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

Key statistics for the San Jose to Narita route.
Route details
Distance5,143 mi / 8,276 km
Flight time10h 32m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 10h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 5,143 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJC to NRT: Viva Macau.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Narita is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from NRT to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJC to NRT

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Viva Macau. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to NRT is about 10 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,143 miles (8,276 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).