What percentage of San Francisco to Osaka flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.5% of flights from San Francisco to Osaka were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Osaka has a duration of 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8691 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 24 hours. Travelers should account for this significant difference in travel time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka have been approximately 2% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $858, while connecting flights had a median price of $838. Direct flights represented 17.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days, offering a quicker travel experience for a slightly higher cost.

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San Francisco to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Right now, only 8% of recent fares from San Francisco to Osaka are considered a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Osaka, fares are currently above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $764–$1303, and a median of $991 over the last 90 days. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price drops.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Osaka takes about 26h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8691 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time reflects the layovers involved.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 9.5% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2, which significantly contributes to the overall journey time.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Osaka is typically in April, with a median fare of $596. Other affordable months include July, where the median fare is $726, and March, with a median fare of $758. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower prices.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Osaka

Regular price: $765 - $1,764

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Osaka is $765 to $1764. The current lowest deal is $760 with Jett8 Airlines Cargo for travel from Feb 14-Feb 25.

now $760

Low $765

High $1,764

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to OSA is April, with a median price of $596. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2491. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $596

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,491

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Osaka

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$965

$828

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$955

$858

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,030

$823

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$965

$859

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$970

$872

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,018

$824

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 13 - Mar 20

$1,338 → $779

42%

8 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 28

$1,103 → $779

29%

9 nights

Mar 19 - Mar 28

$1,105 → $783

29%

9 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 27

$1,105 → $783

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

San Francisco - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Osaka are above the typical level, with 8% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Osaka, with a median price of $596.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from San Francisco to Osaka typically take 26h 25m, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.5% of recent flights from San Francisco to Osaka are direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the San Francisco to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Osaka are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$766

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$836

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe Airport (UKB) is a convenient domestic alternative due to its extreme proximity to Osaka.

📍 ~30 km from Osaka (reachable by Port Liner or Bay Shuttle ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$848

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93% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Osaka is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $721. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made very close to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1008. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, reaching approximately $1084.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Osaka is considered to be $764 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $991. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1303 or less. Travelers aiming for a more budget-friendly option should target fares at or below the $764 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Osaka include April, with a median price of $596, and July, with a median price of $726. March also showed a relatively low median price of $758. The annual median price for this route is $991, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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San Francisco to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Osaka

Regular price: $765 - $1,764

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Osaka is $765 to $1764. The current lowest deal is $760 with Jett8 Airlines Cargo for travel from Feb 14-Feb 25.

now $760

Low $765

High $1,764

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

April

Cheapest

Flights from $596

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,491

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Osaka

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$965

$828

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$955

$858

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,030

$823

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$965

$859

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$970

$872

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Cathay Pacific

$1,018

$824

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 13 - Mar 20

$1,338 → $779

42%

8 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 28

$1,103 → $779

29%

9 nights

Mar 19 - Mar 28

$1,105 → $783

29%

9 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 27

$1,105 → $783

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

San Francisco - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Osaka are above the typical level, with 8% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Osaka, with a median price of $596.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from San Francisco to Osaka typically take 26h 25m, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.5% of recent flights from San Francisco to Osaka are direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the San Francisco to Osaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Osaka are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$766

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~38 km from Osaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$836

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe Airport (UKB) is a convenient domestic alternative due to its extreme proximity to Osaka.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Osaka

San Francisco to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Osaka

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

Direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Osaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

San Francisco - Osaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Osaka tickets?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Osaka cost?

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

What percentage of San Francisco to Osaka flights are direct?

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

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

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San Francisco to Osaka: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Osaka

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

Direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Osaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Osaka

San Francisco - Osaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco 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

Sep 17

Sep 14

Sep 14

Nov 17

Nov 26

Dec 01

Nov 17

Nov 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

When should I buy San Francisco to Osaka tickets?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Osaka cost?

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