Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 27,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on JAL, plus taxes and fees from $455.19. One airline flies nonstop from Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN): JAL. The two airports are 5,544 miles (8,923 km) apart. JAL is in oneworld. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles NRT to SAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| JAL Mileage BankOn JAL | 27,000 | $455.19–459.49 |
| Iberia ClubOn JAL | 30,500 | $451.29–455.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JAL | 30,500 | $56.29–230.59 |
| British Airways ClubOn JAL | 31,000 | $451.29–455.59 |
| Finnair PlusOn JAL | 33,500 | $56.29–360.59 |
| American AAdvantageOn JAL | 35,000 | $56.29–60.59 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn JAL | 37,500 | $76.29–80.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn JAL | 38,000 | $56.29–410.59 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn JAL | 40,000 | $478.59–482.89 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn JAL | 43,500 | $56.29–360.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NRT to SAN
- JALoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book NRT to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks JAL
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks JAL
- American AAdvantageBooks JAL
- British Airways ClubBooks JAL
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks JAL
- Emirates SkywardsBooks JAL
- Finnair PlusBooks JAL
- Iberia ClubBooks JAL
- JAL Mileage BankBooks JAL
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks JAL
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks JAL
NRT to SAN with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
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- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+1
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- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more
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- Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Honolulu (HNL)JAL, ANA and 1 more, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)JAL, then Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more
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NRT to SAN: common questions
How many miles does NRT to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 27,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on JAL, plus taxes and fees from $455.19. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (30,500), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (30,500) and British Airways Club (31,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NRT to SAN?
JAL (oneworld) flies nonstop from Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Tokyo from San Diego by plane?
Tokyo (NRT) and San Diego (SAN) are 5,544 miles (8,923 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NRT to SAN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Tokyo and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas (LAS), Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Los Angeles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.