United Flight 838 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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United Flight 838 Route Deals From $2,228

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $1,267 and $2,228 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 26
NRT
Narita Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$1,267 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,267
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Oct 6 from Narita Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $1,267 found 5 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number UA838 take?
Flight number UA838 flies directly from Tokyo Airport (NRT-Narita Intl.) to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.). During this journey, expect to be in the air for roughly 9 hours and 30 minutes. It's wise to book ahead to get your favorite seat.
How often is UA838 on time?
If you're traveling on United Airlines flight number UA838 between Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) and San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), 93% of these services leave on schedule. On the rare occasion that there is a delay, you can expect to wait about 39 minutes on average. Thanks to the airline's quality service, this trip has a 3.3-star rating.
What terminal does UA838 fly out of?
Flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) are served by UA838, and travelers booked on this flight usually board from Terminal 1.
What kind of plane is on flight number UA838?
The route for flight number UA838 is generally NRT to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), and the Boeing 777-300ER is the type of aircraft you'll probably be traveling on.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your UA838 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.