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 median number of stopovers was typically 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 direct flight from San Francisco to Osaka typically takes around 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8691 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was considerably longer, averaging approximately 24 hours. This highlights a significant difference in travel time between direct and connecting options.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from San Francisco to Osaka have been only slightly more expensive, with a premium of approximately 2% over connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $858, compared to a median of $838 for connecting flights. Direct flights accounted for 17.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days, suggesting they are a viable choice for travelers prioritizing convenience.

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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: $676 - $1,391

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Osaka is between $676 and $1391. The current lowest deal is $696 with Air Premia, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 20.

now $696

Low $676

High $1,391

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

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Osaka

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Premia

$968

$798

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Premia

$765

$770

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Premia

$786

$758

One-way

Mon, Jan 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$977

$761

One-way

Mon, Jan 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$978

$815

One-way

Tue, Jan 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$979

$758

One-way

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

10 nights

Mar 11 - Mar 21

$1,199 → $773

36%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,253 → $851

32%

18 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 19

$1,173 → $776

34%

5 nights

Mar 25 - Mar 30

$1,101 → $761

31%

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 from SFO to OSA are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April, July, and March are historically cheapest

Historically, April ($596), July ($726), and March ($758) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 26h 25m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 26 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers a recent deal for $696

Air Premia recently offered a deal for $696 from SFO to OSA.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Osaka are frequent, occurring every 30 days.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Osaka has been between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $721. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1008. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance typically resulted in higher average prices of $1084.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Osaka was considered to be $764 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $991. Travelers could expect to pay around $1303 for flights in the higher price range.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Osaka have been April, July, and March. April typically saw a median price of $596, while July had a median of $726. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $758. The annual median price for this route was $991, indicating that these months offered significant savings.

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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: $676 - $1,391

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Osaka is between $676 and $1391. The current lowest deal is $696 with Air Premia, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 20.

now $696

Low $676

High $1,391

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 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Premia

$968

$798

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Premia

$765

$770

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Air Premia

$786

$758

One-way

Mon, Jan 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$977

$761

One-way

Mon, Jan 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$978

$815

One-way

Tue, Jan 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Osaka

San Francisco (SFO) - Osaka (KIX)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$979

$758

One-way

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

10 nights

Mar 11 - Mar 21

$1,199 → $773

36%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,253 → $851

32%

18 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 19

$1,173 → $776

34%

5 nights

Mar 25 - Mar 30

$1,101 → $761

31%

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 from SFO to OSA are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April, July, and March are historically cheapest

Historically, April ($596), July ($726), and March ($758) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 26h 25m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 26 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers a recent deal for $696

Air Premia recently offered a deal for $696 from SFO to OSA.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Osaka are frequent, occurring every 30 days.

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.

Osaka, Japan

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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

April, July, and March are historically cheapest

Median flight time is 26h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Premia offers a recent deal for $696

Deals are frequent on 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

April, July, and March are historically cheapest

Median flight time is 26h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Premia offers a recent deal for $696

Deals are frequent on 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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Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

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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?