Flights Tokyo → San Diego
NRT → SAN
How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Diego?
The flight from Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 11h 35m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Tokyo, where the airport opened in 1978, to San Diego, whose airport has been operational since 1928 and currently serves over 22 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using Boeing 787 or Boeing 787-8 aircraft, providing a modern and comfortable travel experience for passengers.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Tokyo (NRT) → San Diego (SAN) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At San Diego the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to San Diego: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN) heads north-east for about 8,924 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into San Diego it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating NRT-SAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NRT-SAN
The flight from Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 11h 35m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at San Diego, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
