Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka are available, though they represent a small portion of the total options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.2% of all flights on this route. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka?

The direct flight from Los Angeles to Osaka typically takes approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9221 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 19 hours and 50 minutes. This indicates a substantial difference in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options for this route.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka with a layover. Connecting flights have had a median price of $946, while direct flights were observed with a median price of $1128. This represents a premium of approximately 19% for direct flights. Direct flights have also historically made up a small share of options, accounting for about 2.4% of observed flights over a 90-day period.

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Los Angeles to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka typically range from $858–$1496, with a median of $1107. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that cheap flights from Los Angeles to Osaka can be less common. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $694. Following April, February offers a median fare of $850, and August presents a median fare of $903, making these months generally more budget-friendly for your travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka connect at least once, with only 2.2% of recent fares being direct flights. For the majority of connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Osaka takes approximately 31h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9221 km. Travelers should plan for a significant amount of travel time due to the distance and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Osaka

Regular price: $699 - $1,549

Prices from Los Angeles to Osaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka is $699 to $1549. The current lowest deal is $822 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Feb 3-Feb 23.

now $822

Low $699

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka is April, with a median price of $694. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1599. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $694

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,599

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Osaka

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kobe

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kobe (UKB)

Asiana Airlines

$1,133

$1,024

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

2GO

$1,012

$884

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

China Airlines

$1,022

$1,018

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kobe

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kobe (UKB)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,056

$1,131

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

2GO

$1,012

$899

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kobe

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kobe (UKB)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,136

$1,261

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

$911 → $848

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

$899 → $853

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$905 → $864

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$905 → $868

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

Los Angeles - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Osaka are above the typical level at $822.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka, with a median of $694.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 31h 10m

The median flight duration for this route is 31h 10m, with most flights having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.2% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Osaka are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights on the Los Angeles to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$714

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport is a good choice for flights to Osaka, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$721

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Cheapest

Osaka, Japan

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$5,787

$4,100

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Nov 29

Osaka, Japan

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$5,701

$4,100

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Nov 17

Osaka, Japan

90% AI deal score

$5,538

$4,132

Save $1,406

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 28

Osaka, Japan

90% AI deal score

$5,646

$4,132

Save $1,514

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 08

Osaka, Japan

90% AI deal score

$5,606

$4,179

Save $1,427

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 29

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,453

$4,100

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 29

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,561

$4,100

Save $1,461

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 29

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,360

$4,100

Save $1,260

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 29

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,561

$4,100

Save $1,461

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 17

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,321

$4,132

Save $1,189

Air Canada, +1

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From LAX

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Nov 17

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,404

$4,132

Save $1,272

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $1020. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging around $1327, and also for those made 60+ days in advance, where the average price is about $1319. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel show a higher average price of $1196.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Osaka is considered to be $858 or less. This threshold represents the point at which 25% of observed prices were at or below this value. The median price for this route over the same period was $1107, with 75% of prices falling below $1496. These figures are based on pricing data observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka, with a median price of $694. February also offers lower prices, with a median of $850. The annual median price for this route is $1107, based on data collected over a 270-day period. August has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $903.

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Los Angeles to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Osaka

Regular price: $699 - $1,549

Prices from Los Angeles to Osaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka is $699 to $1549. The current lowest deal is $822 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Feb 3-Feb 23.

now $822

Low $699

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

April

Cheapest

Flights from $694

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,599

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Osaka

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kobe

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kobe (UKB)

Asiana Airlines

$1,133

$1,024

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

2GO

$1,012

$884

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

China Airlines

$1,022

$1,018

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kobe

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kobe (UKB)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,056

$1,131

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

2GO

$1,012

$899

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Kobe

Los Angeles (LAX) - Kobe (UKB)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,136

$1,261

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

$911 → $848

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

$899 → $853

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$905 → $864

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$905 → $868

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

Los Angeles - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Osaka are above the typical level at $822.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka, with a median of $694.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 31h 10m

The median flight duration for this route is 31h 10m, with most flights having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.2% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Osaka are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights on the Los Angeles to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$714

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport is a good choice for flights to Osaka, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$721

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Cheapest

Kobe Airport is an extremely close domestic alternative, easily accessible via Port Liner or Bay Shuttle ferry.

Osaka, Japan

89% AI deal score

$5,404

$4,132

Save $1,272

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Osaka

Los Angeles to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Osaka

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Osaka

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

Los Angeles - Osaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Connecting flights typically take 31h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

Best Elite deals to Osaka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

When should I buy Los Angeles to Osaka tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Osaka?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Osaka?

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Osaka from other cities

Los Angeles to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Osaka

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Osaka

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

Los Angeles - Osaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Connecting flights typically take 31h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

Best Elite deals to Osaka

Oct 09

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 17

Nov 28

Nov 08

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 17

Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

When should I buy Los Angeles to Osaka tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Osaka?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka?