Award flights from Tokyo to San Francisco
Award space from Tokyo to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 6 airport pairs between Tokyo (HND, NRT) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $61.89 on NRT–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 80,000 miles + $63.19 on NRT–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 150,000 points + $63.19 on HND–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $61.89
- NRT–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $56.09
- HND–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 pts + $63.19
- NRT–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 150,000 pts + $63.19
- HND–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on NRT–SFO: 25,000 miles + $61.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 25,000 miles + $61.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HND–SFO. With Aeromexico Club Premier, business class started at 206,000 points + $147.51, about 2.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (74,000 points + $147.51).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Tokyo to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $61.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–SFO (seen on 322 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $61.89 | NRT–SFO | 322 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $63.19 | HND–SFO | 329 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $511.77 | NRT–SFO | 256 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $85.35 | HND–SFO | 237 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,000 pts + $97.04 | HND–SFO | 95 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 39,500 pts + $90.89 | NRT–SFO | 228 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,140 pts + $80.99 | NRT–SFO | 229 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $53.90 | NRT–SFO | 156 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,000 pts + $67.95 | HND–SJC | 57 |
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $400.76 | NRT–SFO | 267 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–SFO | 185 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $131.90 | HND–SJC | 26 |
| GOL Smiles | 51,600 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–SFO | 228 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $56.09 | HND–SFO | 326 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $57.59 | HND–SFO | 96 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 63,840 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–SFO | 252 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $89.59 | HND–SFO | 85 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,000 pts + $147.51 | NRT–SFO | 329 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Tokyo to San Francisco on points: 80,000 miles + $63.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–SFO (seen on 308 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $76.09 | HND–SFO | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $61.89Mixed cabin | HND–SFO | 311 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–SFO | 16 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $56.29 | HND–SFO | 326 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 110,500 pts + $90.19 | NRT–SFO | 13 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $383.44 | HND–SFO | 3 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 129,110 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–SFO | 248 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $104.09 | NRT–SFO | 1 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 158,200 pts + $88.29 | NRT–SFO | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 169,535 pts + $133.30Mixed cabin | NRT–SJC | 22 |
| Emirates Skywards | 201,000 pts + $1,407.14 | HND–SFO | 212 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 206,000 pts + $147.51 | NRT–SFO | 325 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 233,200 pts + $720.02 | NRT–SJC | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 420,000 pts + $172.58 | NRT–SFO | 11 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Tokyo to San Francisco on points: 150,000 points + $63.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on HND–SFO (seen on 327 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 100,000 pts + $61.89Mixed cabin | HND–SFO | 1 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 120,000 pts + $75.50 | HND–SFO | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 150,000 pts + $63.19 | HND–SFO | 327 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 153,340 pts + $80.99 | NRT–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,200 pts + $509.80 | NRT–SFO | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $56.09 | HND–SFO | 4 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 285,000 pts + $68.01 | HND–SJC | 57 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 443,778 pts + $136.60 | NRT–SJC | 1 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Tokyo to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Tokyo (HND, NRT)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 of 24 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,113–5,179 miles (8,228–8,334 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Tokyo and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 pts + $61.69AAdvantage · 315 dates | 50,000 pts + $56.09AAdvantage · 305 dates | 75,000 pts + $76.09Atmos · 1 date | 100,000 pts + $61.89AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oakland (OAK) | 35,000 pts + $56.29AAdvantage · 29 dates | 50,000 pts + $61.89AAdvantage · 14 dates | 223,500 pts + $61.89AAdvantage · 10 dates | 410,000 pts + $67.88SkyMiles · 21 dates |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Jose (SJC) | 25,000 pts + $61.69AAdvantage · 79 dates | 50,000 pts + $61.69AAdvantage · 76 dates | 110,000 pts + $67.49MileagePlus · 58 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $63.19Atmos · 60 dates |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 pts + $61.89AAdvantage · 322 dates | 50,000 pts + $57.39AAdvantage · 299 dates | 80,000 pts + $63.19AAdvantage · 308 dates | 100,000 pts + $63.19AAdvantage · 1 date |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Oakland (OAK) | 35,000 pts + $56.29AAdvantage · 44 dates | 50,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 24 dates | 110,000 pts + $57.59MileagePlus · 14 dates | 410,000 pts + $67.88SkyMiles · 15 dates |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Jose (SJC) | 25,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 64 dates | 50,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 47 dates | 169,535 pts + $133.30Aeroplan · 22 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $62.99Atmos · 44 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Tokyo to San Francisco
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $61.89 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 322 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $56.09 on Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 305 dates.
- Business Class: 80,000 miles + $63.19 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 308 dates.
- First Class: 150,000 points + $63.19 on Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 327 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HND–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $56.09 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | HND–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $76.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 95,000 pts + $83.19 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–SFO | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $57.59 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | HND–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 120,000 pts + $75.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | NRT–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 153,340 pts + $80.99 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | HND–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $67.95 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | NRT–SJC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 443,778 pts + $136.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 35,000 miles + $56.09 via American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 154 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,000 points + $77.59 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on NRT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 96 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 110,000 miles + $56.29 via United MileagePlus on NRT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 155,200 points + $509.80 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on NRT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 6 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | 120,000 pts + $75.50 (1 date)Velocity | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + $56.09 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 95,000 pts + $83.19 (14 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + $63.19 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 110,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $76.09 (1 date)Atmos | 100,000 pts + $61.89 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 110,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 110,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 110,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | — | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Tokyo to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Tokyo to San Francisco?
In business class, NRT–SFO with 80,000 miles + $63.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, NRT–SFO with 25,000 miles + $61.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Tokyo and San Francisco had award space?
HND–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), HND–OAK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), HND–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), NRT–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), NRT–OAK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and NRT–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $61.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 322 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:47 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 100,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 01:20 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 80,000 miles + $61.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Tokyo to San Francisco?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 322 dates, premium economy 305 dates, business class 311 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 26 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 22 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 329 dates, premium economy 254 dates, business class 325 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, premium economy 233 dates, business class 1 date, first class 327 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 229 dates, first class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 96 dates, business class 1 date); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 237 dates, premium economy 175 dates, business class 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 57 dates, premium economy 57 dates, business class 11 dates, first class 57 dates) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Tokyo to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 miles + $56.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $53.90 with Velocity (42,000 points + $53.90) to $511.77 with Qantas (36,200 points + $511.77); in business class from $56.29 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $56.29) to $1,407.14 with Skywards (201,000 miles + $1,407.14). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Tokyo to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Tokyo to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 95,000 points + $83.19 with Atmos (14 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 80,000 miles + $63.19 with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 13 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.