Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nagoya: what you need to know
Nagoya is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Nagoya follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SFO to Nagoya flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from SFO to Nagoya, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nagoya
ر.ق. 1,650 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya flight. A return flight ticket right now is ر.ق. 2,132. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SFO to Nagoya, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to Nagoya by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Nagoya
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to the centre of Nagoya takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near NGO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chubu Centrair International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Times, TravelCar or E-drive and explore beyond Nagoya's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chubu Centrair International Airport around four weeks before your flight from SFO to Nagoya.
You'll find NGO at 1丁目 県道522号線, Tokoname.
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Nagoya is roughly 10 kilometres from Nagoya Airport (NKM).
Following your SFO to Nagoya flight, unwind at a hotel near NKM. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Nagoya Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rakuten, Toyota Rent A Car or バジェットレンタカー and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from NKM in advance. You'll also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when demand is high.
Nagoya Airport can be found at Hayashizaki 県道448号線, Toyoba, Toyoyama.
Best time to go to Nagoya
Plan your trip to Nagoya during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Nagoya is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Nagoya in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 10ºC.
More about Nagoya
After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagoya, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nagoya:
Atsuta Shrine and Nagoya Castle are a couple of top attractions to put on your Nagoya travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Osu Kannon Temple.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Nagoya, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey around 241 kilometres east to Yokohama to check off its leading sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 137 kilometres south-west of Nagoya, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
