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Tokyo to San Francisco (NRT-SFO): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

United Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Zipair Tokyo, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly nonstop between Tokyo (NRT) and San Francisco (SFO), roughly 28 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every NRT to SFO departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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28
Nonstop flights a week
5,111 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every NRT to SFO departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Tokyo to San Francisco to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each NRT to SFO departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Tokyo to San Francisco nonstop

Carriers operating NRT to SFO nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • United Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Zipair Tokyo
  • Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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Frequently asked questions about NRT to SFO

How far is San Francisco from Tokyo?
NRT to SFO covers about 5,111 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NRT to SFO?
United Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Zipair Tokyo, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all five of them.
How many flights a week are there from NRT to SFO?
About 28 nonstop flights a week run between Tokyo and San Francisco in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Zipair Tokyo, and Alaska Airlines, Inc.. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on NRT to SFO?
Open the NRT to SFO calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Tokyo to San Francisco route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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