Flying from Tokyo to San Jose: what you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to San Jose leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Hop off the plane at San Jose's chief entry point, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
The average length of a direct Tokyo to San Jose flight is 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7, which is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
To ensure you make your Tokyo to San Jose flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to San Jose
To pick up cheap Tokyo to San Jose flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Tokyo to San Jose flights departing from Haneda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to San Jose? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Haneda Airport:
73.52% of flights that depart Haneda Airport make it to their destination on time.
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Prefer to fly from Narita International Airport (NRT)? This popular hub offers direct flights from Tokyo to San Jose, seamlessly connecting you to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
ZIPAIR Tokyo offers direct Tokyo to San Jose plane tickets from NRT. Book your preferred aisle seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Split up your Tokyo to San Jose flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Narita International Airport and San Jose include:
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The drive from central Tokyo to NRT typically takes 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Tokyo to San Jose? Relax in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.53%.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week before your travel date.
The street address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to San Jose. To escape the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
Book a Tokyo to San Jose ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to San Jose around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to San Jose, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights which should be on every San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.