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California to Osaka (OSA)

All the information you need to plan the best null to OSA flight in 2022: compare California to Osaka flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Osaka.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Osaka?

To save up to 16% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Osaka from $893 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $904 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Osaka (CA - OSA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Osaka as you normally would.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Osaka?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Osaka from California. Prices for August average $815 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $621. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 37% on your journey compared to booking in December

Cheap flights from California to Osaka in May, June 2022

The best prices found for California to OSA flights for May, June

22 Jun - 6 Jul

$820pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

20 Jun - 11 Jul

$821pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

30 May - 27 Jun

$832pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

California to Osaka 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Osaka from California found for this year

25 Oct - 11 Nov

$644pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Japan Airlines

1 STOP

ITM

Osaka Itami

ITM

Osaka Itami

Japan Airlines

2 STOPS

LAX

Los Angeles

10 Oct - 10 Nov

$645pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Japan Airlines

1 STOP

ITM

Osaka Itami

ITM

Osaka Itami

Japan Airlines

2 STOPS

LAX

Los Angeles

9 Oct - 10 Nov

$648pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Japan Airlines

1 STOP

ITM

Osaka Itami

ITM

Osaka Itami

Japan Airlines

2 STOPS

LAX

Los Angeles

Non-stop flights to Osaka from California

Save time with California to Osaka direct flight deals

4 Oct - 18 Oct

$754pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Japan Airlines

Non-Stop

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Japan Airlines

Non-Stop

LAX

Los Angeles

10 Oct - 1 Nov

$760pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Japan Airlines

Non-Stop

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Japan Airlines

Non-Stop

LAX

Los Angeles

25 Oct - 11 Nov

$762pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Japan Airlines

Non-Stop

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Japan Airlines

Non-Stop

LAX

Los Angeles

Last minute flights from California to Osaka

Late deals on round-trip flights to Osaka from California, departing today and this week

1 Jun - 12 Jun

$855pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

1 Jun - 2 Jul

$921pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

4 Jun - 22 Jun

$939pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

KIX

Osaka Kansai Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

One-way flights to Osaka from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to Osaka

7:00 am - 6:10 am

Multiple Airlines

1 Stop

31h 10m

LAX - KIX

$361

Kiwi.com

7:00 am - 6:10 am

Multiple Airlines

1 Stop

31h 10m

LAX - KIX

$367

Kiwi.com

7:00 am - 6:10 am

Multiple Airlines

1 Stop

31h 10m

LAX - KIX

$369

Kiwi.com

Related info for your journey

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Flight FAQs

From California to Osaka

Which airlines flying from California to Osaka have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from California to Osaka that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are China Eastern, Japan Airlines, and ANA. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from California to Osaka for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Osaka for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Japan Airlines for just $644, but on average you can expect to pay $659.

Are there nonstop flights from California to Osaka for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Osaka under $800. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Osaka is less than $801.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Osaka for under $900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Osaka within the next 7 days for less than $900.

What days are nonstop flights available from California to Osaka?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Wednesday.

How many flights depart from California to Osaka on average per day?

Travelers can expect 2 flights from California to Osaka on average per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from California to Osaka?

Departing from California to Osaka will take you 14h 45m. There are 5762 mi between California and Osaka. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the most popular routes from California to Osaka?

The most popular flight routes from California to Osaka are Los Angeles - Osaka Kansai Intl, San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl and San Francisco - Osaka Itami.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Osaka?

Consider Major Airline, American Airlines or Air Canada when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from California to Osaka.

What are the most reliable airlines from California to Osaka?

Before booking your flight to Osaka from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (61%), Japan Airlines (61%), LATAM Airlines( 61%).

What are the cheapest flights from California to Osaka?

While on average a flight from California to Osaka is generally $1,370, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $463. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Osaka Kansai Intl), you can expect to pay $654 for that flight.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Osaka, Japan

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Osaka from California?

Information is based on travel restrictions from California to Osaka

Most visitors from California need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Osaka.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Osaka.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Osaka.

Documents
Written Pledge Form - A document to get commitment on taking necessary measures to ensure that quarantine and other necessary health measures are properly observed

Quarantine Questionnaire - Fill out the quarantine questionnaire and save the issued QR code.

Certificate of Testing - All those who enter, re-enter or return to Japan (including Japanese nationals) are requested to submit a certificate of negative test result of pre-entry COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departing from the country/region where travelers stay when entering Japan.

My SOS and COCOA Mobile Apps - Emergency and Contact Tracing Apps

Do I need a test to fly back to California from Osaka?

Returning to California from Osaka

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Osaka must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Osaka are not required to quarantine after entering California.

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Departure points for flights from California to Osaka

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Destination information for Osaka

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from California to Osaka.

$1 = ¥127

77.0 °F

6.3 ″

Airports servicing

Bakersfield (BFL)

Bishop (BIH)

Burbank (BUR)

Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR)

Crescent City (CEC)

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD)

Airports servicing Osaka

Kansai Intl (KIX)

Osaka Itami (ITM)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
United Airlines	$82	$1,212	No cancel fee	69%
XiamenAir	$346	$512	No cancel fee	49%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by XiamenAir. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
China Eastern	$355	$662	No cancel fee	62%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by China Eastern. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Air China	$436	$644	No cancel fee	67%
Hong Kong Airlines	$476	$637	No cancel fee	65%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Hong Kong Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Japan Airlines	$613	$1,262	No cancel fee	79%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Japan Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Air Canada	$678	$1,055	No cancel fee	67%
ANA	$680	$1,129	No cancel fee	80%
American Airlines	$682	$1,137	No cancel fee	71%
Philippine Airlines	$686	$827	No cancel fee	60%