Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka are available, but they represent a small portion of the routes. Historically, only 2.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that most travelers should anticipate at least one stop when flying between these two cities.

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

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Osaka has a median duration of 12 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 19 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 9221 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering flights with layovers.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Los Angeles to Osaka. Connecting flights have a median price of $946, while direct flights are typically more expensive, with a median price of $1128. This represents a premium of 19% for direct flights. Direct flights also make up a smaller share of available options, accounting for only 2.4% of routes in the trailing 90 days.

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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: $740 - $950

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka is $740 to $950. The current lowest deal is $749 with Air Canada for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now $749

Low $740

High $950

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Osaka

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Canada

$905

$749

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Canada

$904

$752

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Asiana Airlines

$1,063

$881

One-way

Tue, Jan 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$778

$755

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$778

$749

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$774

$760

One-way

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

10 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 30

$1,044 → $754

28%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,063 → $774

27%

10 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 28

$1,044 → $757

28%

9 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 29

$1,041 → $755

27%

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 from LAX to OSA are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, February, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 10m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Osaka is 31 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct deals

American Airlines has offered 1 direct deal on this route in the last 90 days.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Osaka appear frequently, about every 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

93% AI deal score

$5,710

$3,077

Save $2,633

Asiana Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 24

Osaka, Japan

93% AI deal score

$5,630

$3,578

Save $2,052

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 23

Osaka, Japan

93% AI deal score

$5,630

$3,600

Save $2,030

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From LAX

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Sep 29

Osaka, Japan

93% AI deal score

$5,642

$3,631

Save $2,011

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From LAX

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Sep 21

Osaka, Japan

93% AI deal score

$5,847

$3,635

Save $2,212

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Sep 28

Osaka, Japan

93% AI deal score

$5,719

$3,635

Save $2,084

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Sep 21

Osaka, Japan

93% AI deal score

$5,877

$3,635

Save $2,242

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 04

Osaka, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,401

$3,025

Save $2,376

Asiana Airlines

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Oct 27

Osaka, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,892

$3,077

Save $2,815

From LAX

Elite

Oct 27

Osaka, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,882

$3,077

Save $2,805

From LAX

Elite

Nov 16

Osaka, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,576

$3,077

Save $2,499

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 is around $1020. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1327, and also for those made 60+ days in advance, where the average price is $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. The median price for this route has been $1107. Travelers might find that prices around $1496 or higher are less common, representing the upper quartile of prices observed in the trailing 90 days. Aiming for a price at or below $858 could result in significant savings.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka, with a median price of $694. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $850. The annual median price for this route is $1107, indicating that these months provide substantial savings. August, while listed as one of the cheaper months in some instances, also represents 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: $740 - $950

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka is $740 to $950. The current lowest deal is $749 with Air Canada for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now $749

Low $740

High $950

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Osaka

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Canada

$905

$749

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Canada

$904

$752

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Asiana Airlines

$1,063

$881

One-way

Tue, Jan 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$778

$755

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$778

$749

One-way

Wed, Jan 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Osaka

Los Angeles (LAX) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$774

$760

One-way

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

10 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 30

$1,044 → $754

28%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,063 → $774

27%

10 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 28

$1,044 → $757

28%

9 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 29

$1,041 → $755

27%

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 from LAX to OSA are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, February, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 10m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Osaka is 31 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct deals

American Airlines has offered 1 direct deal on this route in the last 90 days.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Osaka appear frequently, about every 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

92% AI deal score

$5,892

$3,077

Save $2,815

From LAX

Elite

Oct 27

Osaka, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,882

$3,077

Save $2,805

From LAX

Elite

Nov 16

Osaka, Japan

92% AI deal score

$5,576

$3,077

Save $2,499

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 best prices

Flights typically take 31h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

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?

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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 best prices

Flights typically take 31h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

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 27

Nov 30

Nov 24

Nov 23

Sep 29

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Sep 28

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Nov 04

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Nov 16

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?