Japanese Low-Cost Airline ZIPAIR to Launch Tokyo Flights from SFO

SAN FRANCISCO The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated an announcement on Thursday (Feb 23) from ZIPAIR, a Japanese low-cost airline, detailing plans to launch nonstop service from SFO to Tokyo Narita in the summer 2023. Zipair intends to operate flights between SFO and Tokyo using Boeing 787 aircraft.

“We are truly excited to welcome ZIPAIR service between SFO and Tokyo this summer,” said Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. “With this move, travelers can enjoy ZIPAIR’s fantastic value together with SFO’s award-winning, world-class airport experience. We thank ZIPAIR for choosing SFO and are committed to making this new service a success.”

Founded in 2018 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR is based at Tokyo-Narita Airport and operates a fleet of four Boeing 787 aircraft seating 290 passengers. SFO will be the fourth destination in the United States served by ZIPAIR.