Hi,

I'd like to travel to Tokyo at the end of May. Does anyone know how I can get a cheap tix from San Diego to Tokyo (like under $600)?

Which airlines should I try? I've tried Orbitz and Expedia, but the price is still pretty high. Any advice?

Is there a travel package that includes hotel and air and the price is still reasonable?

Thanks.
JC

You didn't say what dates you need, but expedia is showing $600 fares on United. It's actually $605, but you could save the $5 if you book on www.united.com

Here is an example:

<b>Total price for this trip: $605.27

1 Review the flight details


Wed 26-May-04

San Diego (SAN)
Depart 6:40 am
Terminal R to Los Angeles (LAX)
Arrive 7:20 am
Terminal 7 119 mile(s) (192 km)
Duration: 0hr 40mn

Flight: 6538
Operated by: UNITED EXPRESS/SKYWEST

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Economy/Coach Class, Canadair RJ


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Los Angeles (LAX)
Depart 12:30 pm
Terminal 7 to Tokyo (NRT)
Arrive 3:55 pm +1 day
Terminal 1 5451 mile(s) (8773 km)
Duration: 11hr 25mn

Flight: 891

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Economy/Coach Class, Lunch, Boeing 747-400


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Total miles: 5570 mile(s) (8964 km)
Total duration: 12hr 5mn (17hr 15mn with connections)


Tue 8-Jun-04

Tokyo (NRT)
Depart 4:25 pm
Terminal 1 to Los Angeles (LAX)
Arrive 10:05 am
Terminal 6 5451 mile(s) (8773 km)
Duration: 9hr 40mn

Flight: 890

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Economy/Coach Class, Dinner, Boeing 747-400


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Los Angeles (LAX)
Depart 11:50 am
Terminal 7 to San Diego (SAN)
Arrive 12:35 pm
Terminal R 119 mile(s) (192 km)
Duration: 0hr 45mn

Flight: 6070
Operated by: UNITED EXPRESS/SKYWEST

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Economy/Coach Class, EMB-120


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Total miles: 5570 mile(s) (8964 km)
Total duration: 10hr 25mn (12hr 10mn with connections)


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Thanks for checking. I'm thinking of 5/21 to 5/31 or 6/1. San Diego &lt;-&gt; Tokyo.

Thanks!

You may have better chances of finding the kind of fare you want if you did not put in specific dates when doing your search.

I just inputted San Diego - Narita in Travelocity, but left the dates flexible (&quot;from today to ....&quot. The lowest fare was about $480 plus about $70-$100 in taxes, fees, etc.

You should be able to find something within that range. Otherwise, try LAX to Narita.

Good luck!

Try departing on the 20th since you will probably find the best fares for travel Monday through Thursday. May 20 - June 1 is $585 now for SAN &lt;-&gt; NRT.

JC98,

Your departure date pushes the fare way up. To get the lower fare you will need to fly Mon-Wed both ways.

Thanks for your suggestions. I moved my dates around a bit and got a tix on priceline.

may i be so intrusive and ask what airline, class, routing, and price? also, never went through priceline...so how was your experience?

I got the ticket on priceline for $607 (including taxes and fees). Travel 5/21 to 5/31 on American. Economy class. It's the best price I could find.

that seems like an excellent price. thanks, and happy sushi.