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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Osaka? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,641. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Osaka.$1,315 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,315, select.
Osaka.$1,350 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,350, select.
Osaka.$1,362 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,362, select.
Osaka.$1,362 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,362, select.
Osaka.$1,400 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,400, select.
Osaka.$1,432 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,432, select.
Osaka.$1,602 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Itami Domestic (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,602, select.
Osaka.$1,604 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,604, select.
Osaka.$1,617 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,617, select.
Osaka.$1,620 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Itami Domestic (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Itami Domestic (Osaka) on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,620, select.
Osaka.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.
Osaka.$1,665 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,665, select.
Osaka.$1,676 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,676, select.
Osaka.$1,701 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,701, select.
Osaka.$1,713 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and China Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with China Airlines, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 15 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,713, select.
Osaka.$1,736 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Itami Domestic (Osaka).Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Itami Domestic (Osaka) on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,736, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Osaka

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Osaka flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
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Aug
from $1,633
Sep
from $1,355
Oct
from $1,692
Nov
from $1,609
Dec
from $2,338
Jan
from $1,594
Feb
from $1,727
Mar
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Apr
from $1,668
May
from $1,705
Jun
from $2,707

Alternative San Diego to Osaka routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Osaka? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Itami Domestic (Osaka)

11km from central Osaka
Closest
from $1,572
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Kobe

26km from central Osaka
from $1,672
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Kansai International (Osaka)

38km from central Osaka
Cheapest
from $1,309
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San Diego to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,309
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Osaka: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Osaka: Itami Domestic (Osaka), Kobe and Kansai International (Osaka).
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Osaka is $1,315. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Osaka. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,309.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Osaka.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Osaka is usually August.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Osaka is Kansai International (Osaka) – which is 38.0 km away from the centre of Osaka. We've found flights into this airport from $1,315.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Osaka on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Osaka. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Osaka 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 Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Osaka, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Osaka is Air Canada .

Travelling from San Diego to Osaka: what you need to know

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Osaka departing from here.

  • Arrive in Osaka at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).

  • Osaka is 17 hours ahead of San Diego and observes the UTC+9 timezone.

  • To ensure you board your San Diego to Osaka flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Osaka

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap San Diego to Osaka flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from San Diego to Osaka throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from San Diego to Osaka by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Save on your San Diego to Osaka flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper San Diego to Osaka flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from San Diego International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from San Diego to Osaka or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • 74% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Osaka

Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)

  • The distance from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Diego to Osaka. Book one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:

  • Pick up a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are top providers you can book with here.

  • Improve your chances of scoring the best rate by booking early. Reserving your ride from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.

  • The street address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.

Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)

  • After your flight from San Diego to Osaka has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 11 kilometres from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM).

  • The journey will take about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near ITM. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from San Diego to Osaka:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the home desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from ITM a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.

  • The address for Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.

Kobe Airport (UKB)

  • Kobe Airport (UKB) is roughly 26 kilometres from central Osaka. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from San Diego to Osaka.

  • Public transport can get you there in around 50 minutes.

  • Start your trip without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Kobe Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted companies here like Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

  • If you'd like a certain type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at finding what you want. Book your ride from UKB at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from San Diego to Osaka.

  • Kobe Airport's address is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.

Best time to go to Osaka

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Diego to Osaka. November is the most popular month for a trip to Osaka. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.

  • Book a San Diego to Osaka ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Osaka to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Osaka

Explore more of Japan

  • Osaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Tokyo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street.

  • Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres northeast of Osaka. No journey is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.

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