San Francisco – Tokyo, Japan. $685 (Basic Economy) / $835 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Great fare to Tokyo! Pricing may vary slightly based on routing.

According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, the price is $784 (Basic Economy). On Google Flights, it may reprice to $685 (Basic Economy) or $835 (Regular Economy).

Air Canada offers a $835 fare that includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on as part of the regular economy package.

They also have a $685 option, which is a Basic Economy/Economy Light fare. Please note that these fares:

• DO NOT permit advance seat assignments.
• DO NOT include checked bags (costing $75 each way for the first bag and $100 for a second).
• DO NOT allow changes to the itinerary.
• DO NOT permit cancellations—if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy fare becomes non-refundable.
• Many online travel agencies may not clearly label Air Canada fares as BASIC ECONOMY.

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan – Photo: WIL via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is just one sample travel date. For more availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from late August to mid-September, late October to early December, or mid-January 2026 to early March 2026—departures Sunday through Wednesday and returns Tuesday through Friday. Limited availability. Must book at least 3 days in advance.

• Please be aware that if this post is over two days old, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for availability search only. For ticket purchases, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Routing Codes: ac ac
  • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
    • This will search for the Basic Economy fare. On Air Canada, you’ll have the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination: TYO
  • Return Routing Codes: ac ac
  • Return Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration: “3-10” (use any 7-day range such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
• Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on how to use Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn how to read airfare rules to your advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should look like this once entered:

• Tickets cannot be purchased directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below to make your purchase.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – YVR (Vancouver) – NRT (Tokyo – Narita) – YVR – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

Air Canada is part of the Star Alliance, a partner with United. Mileage accrual with United is as follows:

• Miles Flown: 10,920
• Redeemable Miles: 5,460

How to Buy:

• Book through Google Flights using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Background Information:

• Visa: US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationals, please check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY). Current exchange rate: $1 USD = 144 JPY.

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