Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to HND start from 00:20 — the earliest with ANA. The latest departure is at 15:25 with JAL. Overall, you can take your pick of 50 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to HND flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Tokyo, Japan. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is JAL.
JAL ranks as the top on-time carrier for SFO to HND flights, with 91.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and HND:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND)
At the moment, P21,617 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P41,944. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to HND, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to HND is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Haneda Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
From Haneda Airport, Tokyo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Haneda Airport (HND)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Haneda Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to HND in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Osaka, roughly 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are among its highlights.