Flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Each week, there are 21 Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 15:50 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:55 with ANA.
To ensure you get on your HND to SFO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to San Francisco, the United States. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with J-Air on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) stands out as the most punctual carrier for HND to SFO flights, with 80.99% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between HND and SFO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 7,731 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,153. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HND to SFO.
The cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
When it comes to Tokyo Haneda Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Tokyo Haneda Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HND? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HND to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
