Travelling from Osaka to San Jose: what you need to know
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is Osaka's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Osaka to San Jose departing from here.
Hop off the plane at San Jose's chief entry point, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
San Jose's timezone is UTC-7, making San Jose 16 hours behind Osaka.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Osaka to San Jose flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to San Jose
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Flying from Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Finding a stopover on your Osaka to San Jose flight is easy. Whether you'd like to potentially save cash on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A major stop when flying out of Kansai International Airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Central Osaka to KIX is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Osaka to San Jose? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Kansai International Airport:
67.95% of flights that take off from Kansai International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Osaka to San Jose. Book one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week before your trip.
The street address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Osaka to San Jose. August is the busiest month to travel to San Jose. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Osaka to San Jose ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Osaka to San Jose in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Osaka to San Jose:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your San Jose travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to San Jose Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 499 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key highlights.