Cheap flights from SFO to KIJ (San Francisco Intl. to Niigata)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to KIJ starting at $491 One Way, $1,019 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,019 for return flights and $491 for one-way flights to Niigata were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
SFO
San Francisco
KIJ
Niigata
$1,019 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,019
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from San Francisco to Niigata, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $1,019 found 5 hours ago
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
SFO
San Francisco
KIJ
Niigata
$1,019 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,019
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from San Francisco to Niigata, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $1,019 found 5 hours ago
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
SFO
San Francisco
KIJ
Niigata
$1,073 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,073
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from San Francisco to Niigata, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $1,073 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
SFO
San Francisco
KIJ
Niigata
$1,125 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,125
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from San Francisco to Niigata, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $1,125 found 22 hours ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
SFO
San Francisco
KIJ
Niigata
$1,169 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,169
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from San Francisco to Niigata, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $1,169 found 22 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Niigata

Airport Hotels near Niigata

Bandai Silver Hotel

Bandai Silver Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1-3-30 Bandai Niigata Niigata-ken
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (426 reviews)
Great hotel, hotel staf very nice, clean room

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Bandai Silver Hotel
Hotel Global View Niigata

Hotel Global View Niigata

3 out of 5
1-2-4 Benten Chuoku, Niigata Niigata Niigata
$47 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$51 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (798 reviews)
Very conveniently located by the JR Niigata station. Although I did not get the buffet breakfast as I had to checkout early, like it offers all the regional Niigata foods.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Hotel Global View Niigata
Hotel Nikko Niigata

Hotel Nikko Niigata

4 out of 5
5-1 Bandaijima Chuo-ku Niigata Niigata-ken
$48 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$53 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
A beautiful new building and kind staff.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel Nikko Niigata
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Niigata

Bandai Silver Hotel

Bandai Silver Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1-3-30 Bandai Niigata Niigata-ken
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (426 reviews)
Great hotel, hotel staf very nice, clean room

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Bandai Silver Hotel
Hotel Global View Niigata

Hotel Global View Niigata

3 out of 5
1-2-4 Benten Chuoku, Niigata Niigata Niigata
$47 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$51 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (798 reviews)
Very conveniently located by the JR Niigata station. Although I did not get the buffet breakfast as I had to checkout early, like it offers all the regional Niigata foods.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Hotel Global View Niigata
Hotel Okura Niigata

Hotel Okura Niigata

4 out of 5
53, Kawabata-cho 6-chome Niigata Niigata
$43 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$48 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
静かな環境、アメニティも良かったです。特に、部屋から望む、信濃川との景色が良かったです。

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Hotel Okura Niigata
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Niigata Hotels

Art Hotel Niigata Station

Art Hotel Niigata Station

3 out of 5
1-1 Sasaguchi, Chuo-ku Niigata Niigata-ken
$38 nightly
The price is $42 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$42 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum and Bandai Pavilion ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Room was clean, spacious for 2, connects to the station ( however that info should b made clear on the website) staff was pleasant n quick with checking.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Art Hotel Niigata Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Niigata

APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi

APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi

3 out of 5
1037-1, 6ban-cho, Higashiboridori Niigata Niigata-ken
$48 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$53 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Honcho Chuo Ichiba and Nishibori Rosa ...
7.8/10 Good! (826 reviews)
I was not a big fan of this place. Not super clean in some part of the room. Terrible AC placement. They only have one laundry machine and it's hidden in the onsen section forcing you to walk shoeless on a semi- wet floor.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024

APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi
APA Hotel Niigata Higashinakadori

APA Hotel Niigata Higashinakadori

3 out of 5
2-289 2-bancho, Higashi-nakadori Niigata Niigata-ken
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishibori Rosa and Japan Sea Tower are located ...
7/10 Good! (378 reviews)
The rooms were small and beds were not very comfortable, but it was well worth the low price. We would stay again.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2021

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APA Hotel Niigata Higashinakadori
Bandai Silver Hotel

Bandai Silver Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1-3-30 Bandai Niigata Niigata-ken
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (426 reviews)
Great hotel, hotel staf very nice, clean room

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Bandai Silver Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SFO to KIJ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
KIJ Address & GPS
Address:
2350 Matsuhamacho
Niigata ,
Japan
IATA Code:
KIJ
Longitude:
139.11325
Latitude:
37.951993
Time Zone:
Asia/Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to KIJ?
Stretch your legs regularly, go to sleep and keep hydrated. They're just a few smart things to do during your San Francisco to Niigata trip. The fastest possible flight time is 15 hours and 42 minutes, so follow these steps to keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from San Francisco Airport to Niigata Airport (KIJ)?
With a general flight time of 15 hours and 42 minutes, getting from San Francisco Airport to Niigata Airport is no quick trip. Get ready for some long hours in the air and consider using your frequent flyer miles to upgrade.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to KIJ?
For now, there are no airlines that operate direct flights between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Niigata Airport (KIJ). But don't worry. There are loads of single or multi-stop options available.

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