What percentage of Osaka to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across 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 one. This indicates that direct options are less common, and most journeys on this route will involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Osaka to San Francisco has a median duration of 10 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 19 hours and 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8691 kilometers, making direct flights significantly faster for this journey.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from Osaka to San Francisco typically come at a significant premium. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $2046, while connecting flights had a median price of $624. This represents a premium of 228% for direct options. Direct flights also accounted for a smaller share of available flights, at 7.4%.

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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 route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 8691 kilometers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Osaka to San Francisco, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices 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 can be challenging. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert is recommended.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are May, with a median fare of $611, and November, with a median of $613. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $621. These months present the best opportunities to find lower prices for your trip.

For flights from Osaka to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 7.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Osaka to San Francisco

Regular price: ¥119,028 - ¥228,101

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

The regular price range for flights from Osaka to San Francisco is between 119,028 JPY and 228,101 JPY. The current lowest deal is 119,752 JPY with T'way Air, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 6.

now ¥119,752

Low ¥119,028

High ¥228,101

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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

¥185,539

¥200,352

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

¥160,547

¥205,103

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

¥171,287

¥205,103

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

¥171,152

¥205,594

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sierra National Airlines

¥185,504

¥158,250

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sierra National Airlines

¥191,137

¥158,250

One-way

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

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

¥185,459 → ¥148,912

20%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

¥191,288 → ¥156,612

18%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

¥191,137 → ¥158,250

17%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

¥185,504 → ¥158,250

15%

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 for Osaka to San Francisco are above the typical level at $119752.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Osaka to San Francisco, with a median price of $611.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 35m

Flights from Osaka to San Francisco typically take 20h 35m, covering a distance of 8691 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover when not flying direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Osaka to San Francisco appear frequently, check often for good prices.

Osaka main airports to depart from

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Osaka (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$783

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Osaka to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$783

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with its direct BART rail system connection to the city.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~¥162,951

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Osaka to San Francisco is typically within 0-6 days of departure. During this window, the average price observed was $682. Booking further in advance, such as 60+ days out, generally resulted in higher average prices, around $970. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can offer more favorable fares on this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Osaka to San Francisco is considered to be $556 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $640. Fares around the $783 mark represent the higher end of typical prices, indicating that prices below $556 are quite competitive for this route.

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 presented a relatively low median of $621. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $640, suggesting that these months offer prices below the yearly average.

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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: ¥119,028 - ¥228,101

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

The regular price range for flights from Osaka to San Francisco is between 119,028 JPY and 228,101 JPY. The current lowest deal is 119,752 JPY with T'way Air, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 6.

now ¥119,752

Low ¥119,028

High ¥228,101

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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

¥185,539

¥200,352

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

¥160,547

¥205,103

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

¥171,287

¥205,103

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KIX - San Francisco

Osaka (KIX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

¥171,152

¥205,594

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sierra National Airlines

¥185,504

¥158,250

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

UKB - San Francisco

Kobe (UKB) - San Francisco (SFO)

Sierra National Airlines

¥191,137

¥158,250

One-way

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

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

¥185,459 → ¥148,912

20%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

¥191,288 → ¥156,612

18%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

¥191,137 → ¥158,250

17%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

¥185,504 → ¥158,250

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Osaka to San Francisco