transpacific · 11h 15m · 8,277 km

San Francisco to Tokyo

3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked

How we score →

Quick pick

Best business class: clear winner

Fly ANA. It has 6 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (24" vs 21").

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Best premium economy: strong pick

Fly JAL. It has 4 more inches of legroom.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: close call

Fly ANA. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Data verified April 2026
1
NH
The RoomANA · Boeing 777-300ER · 2019 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 52" pitchVery reliable
Wider seat + Suite with door + Dine on demand
7.8
Seat 7.0·Amenity 9.0
2
JL
Sky Suite IIIJAL · Boeing 787-9 · 2019 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchVery reliable
6.2
Seat 4.7·Amenity 8.5
3
UA
Polaris BusinessUnited · Boeing 767-300ER · 2018 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-1-1 · 46" pitchReliable
5.8
Seat 4.4·Amenity 7.9

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Airlines on this route

Flying with family

  • Most legroom: ANA (34"). Least: United (31"). That 3" difference matters with kids.

Route insights

  • In business class, ANA's The Room (777-300ER) dominates the field with a 7.8/10.
  • In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (787-9) leads the field with a 7.0/10.
  • In economy, ANA's Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.