Cheap flights from San Diego to Tokyo from $1,168 CLD, SAN → HND, NRT
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,168 with Air Canada, 23 Nov – 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,168, 23 Nov to 13 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,204 to $1,802
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $1,168 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Japan Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $1,204 to $1,802.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,168
23 Nov – 13 Jan 2027 · Air Canada
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Narita International Airport (NRT)
Leaves 4:45 p.m. · Return leaves 6:15 p.m. · 45 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$2,849
14 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · Japan Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Narita International Airport (NRT)
Leaves 11:45 a.m. · Return leaves 2:50 a.m. · 21 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,168 23 Nov – 13 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $548 to $1,311.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 23 Nov to 20 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 51-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
192 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 13 Jan 2027 | $1,168 | Air Canada | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Narita International Airport (NRT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $1,485 | American Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Haneda Airport (HND) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 22 Dec | $1,204 | Air Canada | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Narita International Airport (NRT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,862 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Narita International Airport (NRT) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,802 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Narita International Airport (NRT) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,168.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Canada, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Diego to Tokyo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Nov – 13 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to Tokyo?
Return
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,076 | $1,071 | +2% | 14 |
| 7–13 days | $1,145 | $1,071 | +9% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $1,083 | $727 | +3% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $1,095 | $812 | +4% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $1,051 | $548 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 180+ days | $1,302 | $1,250 | +24% | 28 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Nov – 13 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Diego to Tokyo?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,168 with Air Canada, 23 Nov to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $1,204 to $1,802.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tokyo?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,168, 23 Nov to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Tokyo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Tokyo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,849 with Japan Airlines, 14 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tokyo?
Between 23 Nov and 20 Dec, Air Canada has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 1 and Alaska Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work