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San Francisco.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Jeju Air and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.
San Francisco.$1,149 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Peach and Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,149, select.
San Francisco.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Peach and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.
San Francisco.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar Japan and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
San Francisco.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
San Francisco.$1,278 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar Japan and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,278, select.
San Francisco.$1,331 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,331, select.
San Francisco.$1,333 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 29 Dec.Return flight with China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,333, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Osaka to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Osaka to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $1,333
Jul
from $1,062
Aug
from $1,149
Sep
from $1,274
Oct
from $1,274
Nov
from $1,341
Dec
from $1,333
Jan
from $1,410
Feb
from $1,407
Mar
from $1,342
Apr
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May
from $1,342

Direct flights from Osaka to San Francisco International

Osaka to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Osaka to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Osaka to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,062
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time10 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineANA (All Nippon Airways)
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Osaka to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Osaka to San Francisco International is $1,062. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Osaka to San Francisco International.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) and United fly direct from Osaka to San Francisco International.
As of June 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Osaka to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Osaka to San Francisco International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, 14 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Osaka's main base, Kansai International Airport (KIX), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

  • The average length of a direct flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport is 10 hours 8 minutes.

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 16 hours behind Osaka.

  • Kansai International Airport (KIX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with United at 18:30. Choose the first KIX to SFO departure with United at 16:50 if you want to get going earlier.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Osaka to SFO, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • You can take a direct flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX).

  • If you want to leave from KIX, you can take a direct flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport with United.

  • We make it easy to find a flight from Osaka to SFO with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between KIX and SFO include:

    • Narita International Airport (NRT)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

  • The distance from central Osaka to KIX is about 48 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Kansai International Airport:

About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 47 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • For a one-way ticket from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport, $530 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from $1,062. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.

  • You're more likely to find flight tickets from Osaka to SFO if you book 8 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are usually at their lowest.

  • To get the best deal on your tickets from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport, plan your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Osaka to SFO. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.

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The best time to fly from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to San Francisco in February when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your flights from Osaka to SFO in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about San Francisco

  • Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:

  • Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are just the start of the big attractions to put on your San Francisco to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lombard Street.

Complete your San Francisco trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Osaka to San Francisco International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in San Francisco and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.

Plan the rest of your trip from Osaka to San Francisco

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