What to know about flights from San Francisco to Osaka?

The distance between San Francisco and Osaka is approximately 8,652.95 km. It takes around 11 hours 52 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Osaka. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
$378
Air Premia Air Premia SFO-OSA 38h 5m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 15
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Cheapest round-trip
$795
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines SFO-OSA 38h · 2 stops Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,652.95 km
Flight distance
11h 52m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Osaka over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $378 and round-trip from $795. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from San Francisco to Osaka operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 60.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco to Osaka flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Osaka are China Airlines, United Airlines, and Asiana Airlines, among 8 carriers on this route. Air Premia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Osaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Osaka?

The average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Osaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Osaka is February, with an average price of $581; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $1,292.

$1,292
$937
$581
$226
    Cheapest
  • $635
    Sep
  • $798
    Oct
  • $871
    Nov
  • $1,292
    Dec
  • $626
    Jan
  • $581
    Feb
  • $628
    Mar
  • $795
    Apr
  • $699
    May
  • $1,153
    Jun
  • $882
    Jul
  • $604
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Osaka?

Average price of round-trip flights from San Francisco to Osaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Osaka are found during February, with an average price of $721. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $2,315.

$2,315
$1,518
$721
0
    Cheapest
  • $1,384
    Sep
  • $947
    Oct
  • $1,020
    Nov
  • $2,315
    Dec
  • $953
    Jan
  • $721
    Feb
  • $1,229
    Mar
  • $1,144
    Apr
  • $1,146
    May
  • $2,253
    Jun
  • $1,192
    Jul
  • $1,104
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Osaka (SFO-OSA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Premia offers one-way fares as low as $378 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to KIX on Tue, Sep 15), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $795 departing on Sun, Oct 18 and returning on Sat, Oct 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Osaka with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 52 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (OSA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Osaka. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA035 (11:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Osaka, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 15, with one-way flights priced at just $378.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Osaka travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Osaka is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Osaka on September 30, 2026 with ZIPAIR, with prices starting at $784.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), and Kobe Airport (UKB). Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansai International Airport (SFO-KIX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Osaka and San Francisco is 17h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Osaka is $773. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Francisco to Osaka is $1,677. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.