What percentage of Osaka to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.1% of flights from Osaka to San Francisco were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities typically involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Osaka to San Francisco?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Osaka to San Francisco is 10 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 19 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 8691 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Osaka to San Francisco worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco have been significantly more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $2046, while connecting flights had a median price of $624. This represents a premium of 228% for direct options. Direct flights also make up a smaller portion of available routes, accounting for 7.4% of observed flights.

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Osaka to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

A typical journey from Osaka to San Francisco takes about 20h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this long-haul route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time you can expect.

When looking for cheap flights from Osaka to San Francisco, prices are currently above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $556–$783, with a median of $640. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or waiting for better opportunities.

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco is typically in May, with a median fare of $611. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $613, and June, with a median of $621. Planning your trip during these months could help you find more favorable prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Osaka to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 7.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the median number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares even with connecting flights.

The distance between Osaka and San Francisco is 8691 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that most flights will involve a considerable amount of travel time, often including one or more connections to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Osaka to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥113,542 - ¥179,085

Prices for flights from Osaka to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Osaka to San Francisco typically range from 113,542 JPY to 179,085 JPY. The current lowest deal is 127,720 JPY with Jetstar Japan, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 26.

now ¥127,720

Low ¥113,542

High ¥179,085

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Osaka to San Francisco is May, with a median price of $611. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1971. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥611

December

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,971

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

¥147,805

¥170,469

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥170,284

¥184,842

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥159,359

¥186,542

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥167,666

¥185,615

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥156,840

¥186,387

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥159,008

¥186,387

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

¥131,342 → ¥128,495

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

¥131,601 → ¥130,200

5 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 26

¥128,640 → ¥127,720

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

¥128,387 → ¥130,355

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

Osaka - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Osaka to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

May, November, and June are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are May ($611), November ($613), and June ($621).

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 35m.

The median flight duration from Osaka to San Francisco is 20 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 7.1% of flights are direct; connecting flights are more common with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Osaka to San Francisco are frequently available.

Osaka main airports to depart from

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a good option for flights from Osaka to San Francisco.

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥135,132

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport (ITM) is another option for flights from Osaka to San Francisco.

📍 ~12 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥150,785

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your flight from Osaka.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~¥139,012

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with many low-cost carrier options and BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or public transit)

💸 Flights from ~¥137,575

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Oct 10

San Francisco, United States

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$5,146

$3,467

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From KIX

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Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,311

$3,851

Save $1,460

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Business Class

From KIX

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Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,326

$3,851

Save $1,475

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Business Class

From KIX

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Sep 26

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,959

$3,676

Save $1,283

Air Canada

Business Class

From KIX

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Sep 17

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$5,183

$3,727

Save $1,456

2GO, +1

Business Class

From KIX

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Oct 19

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,955

$3,851

Save $1,104

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Business Class

From KIX

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Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,941

$3,851

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From KIX

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Jan 15

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,787

$3,851

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Jett8 Airlines Cargo

Business Class

From KIX

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Nov 09

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,556

$3,652

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Air Canada

Business Class

From KIX

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Oct 27

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,777

$3,679

Save $1,098

Air Canada

Business Class

From KIX

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Oct 27

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,777

$3,679

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Air Canada

Business Class

From KIX

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San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,692

$3,679

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Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Osaka to San Francisco are found when booking 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $682. Prices tend to increase as the departure date gets further away, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $970. For those planning ahead, booking within a week of travel typically offers the most favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Osaka to San Francisco was considered to be $556 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $640. Fares above $783 were in the higher price range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Osaka to San Francisco include May, with a median price of $611, and November, with a median price of $613. June also showed relatively low prices, with a median of $621. The annual median price for this route is $640, based on data from a 270-day window.

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Osaka to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Osaka to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥113,542 - ¥179,085

Prices for flights from Osaka to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Osaka to San Francisco typically range from 113,542 JPY to 179,085 JPY. The current lowest deal is 127,720 JPY with Jetstar Japan, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 26.

now ¥127,720

Low ¥113,542

High ¥179,085

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥611

December

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,971

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

¥147,805

¥170,469

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥170,284

¥184,842

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥159,359

¥186,542

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥167,666

¥185,615

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥156,840

¥186,387

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

¥159,008

¥186,387

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

¥131,342 → ¥128,495

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

¥131,601 → ¥130,200

5 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 26

¥128,640 → ¥127,720

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

¥128,387 → ¥130,355

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

Osaka - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Osaka to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

May, November, and June are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are May ($611), November ($613), and June ($621).

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 35m.

The median flight duration from Osaka to San Francisco is 20 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 7.1% of flights are direct; connecting flights are more common with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Osaka to San Francisco are frequently available.

Osaka main airports to depart from

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a good option for flights from Osaka to San Francisco.

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥135,132

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport (ITM) is another option for flights from Osaka to San Francisco.

📍 ~12 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥150,785

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your flight from Osaka.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~¥139,012

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with many low-cost carrier options and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,692

$3,679

Save $1,013

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Osaka to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Osaka to San Francisco

Osaka to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Osaka to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

Direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

Osaka - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May, November, and June are historically cheapest.

Flights typically take 20h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Osaka main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 10

Dec 25

Dec 25

Sep 26

Sep 17

Oct 19

Oct 13

Jan 15

Nov 09

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Osaka to San Francisco?

What's a cheap fare from Osaka to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Osaka to San Francisco?

What percentage of Osaka to San Francisco flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Osaka to San Francisco?

Are non-stop flights from Osaka to San Francisco worth the extra cost?

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Osaka to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Osaka to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

Direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Osaka to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Osaka to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to San Francisco

Osaka - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May, November, and June are historically cheapest.

Flights typically take 20h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Osaka main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 10

Dec 25

Dec 25

Sep 26

Sep 17

Oct 19

Oct 13

Jan 15

Nov 09

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Osaka to San Francisco?

What's a cheap fare from Osaka to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Osaka to San Francisco?