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$419+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Osaka (OSA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — OSA
dic. 24 — dic. 311
mié. 12/24
mié. 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Osaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/2811:40 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 35mJapan Airlines
lun. 12/88:00 amKIX - SAN
1 stop18h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/24$819
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2711:40 amSAN - KIX
1 stop17h 35mJapan Airlines
lun. 12/88:00 amKIX - SAN
2 stops24h 06mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/22$828
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2711:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop15h 10mJapan Airlines
lun. 12/812:30 pmITM - SAN
1 stop14h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/22$834
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2710:59 amSAN - UKB
2 stops37h 41mKorean Air
lun. 12/811:10 amUKB - SAN
2 stops24h 03mKorean Air
Deal found 11/21$835
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2710:59 amSAN - KIX
2 stops32h 51mKorean Air
dom. 12/79:00 amKIX - SAN
2 stops26h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 11/21$836
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/261:06 pmSAN - KIX
2 stops58h 54mDelta
dom. 12/79:00 amKIX - SAN
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/21$837
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/2811:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop15h 10mJapan Airlines
lun. 12/82:40 pmITM - SAN
2 stops17h 26mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/24$838
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/2911:40 amSAN - ITM
1 stop28h 00mJapan Airlines
lun. 12/88:30 amITM - SAN
1 stop18h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/23$849
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/275:10 pmSAN - KIX
1 stop32h 35mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/88:45 pmKIX - SAN
1 stop35h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$850
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/2911:40 amSAN - KIX
1 stop27h 45mJapan Airlines
sáb. 12/137:00 amKIX - SAN
1 stop19h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/24$852
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/46:15 amSAN - ITM
2 stops20h 40mJapan Airlines
sáb. 12/138:30 amITM - SAN
1 stop18h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/24$853
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/287:58 amSAN - ITM
2 stops18h 12mANA
lun. 12/87:00 pmITM - SAN
2 stops17h 52mANA
Deal found 11/24$857

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Osaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Osaka (OSA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated noviembre 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$771
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$419
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$969
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Osaka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated noviembre 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Osaka that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

lun. 1/12

7:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Osaka Itami

mié. 1/28

1:00 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$772

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - ITM

SANITM

San Diego

mié. 1/14

7:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Osaka Itami

mié. 2/25

8:20 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$778

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

mié. 1/14

6:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mié. 2/25

7:00 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$780

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

dom. 1/11

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

vie. 1/23

6:35 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$790

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

lun. 1/12

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

vie. 1/23

6:35 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$790

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

dom. 2/1

7:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mar. 2/10

8:20 am-11:42 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$792

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

lun. 1/12

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mié. 1/21

8:20 am-11:42 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$792

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

lun. 1/12

7:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mar. 1/27

8:20 am-8:49 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$792

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

lun. 1/12

7:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Osaka Kansai Intl

jue. 1/29

8:20 am-6:44 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$792

San DiegoOsaka

SAN - KIX

SANKIX

San Diego

sáb. 1/10

8:37 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Osaka Kansai Intl

mié. 1/28

6:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 40m

$794

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Osaka in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Osaka flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Osaka flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Osaka flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Osaka flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Osaka flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Osaka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Osaka from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Osaka

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Osaka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Osaka. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Osaka is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Osaka?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Osaka (average of $540). Flying from San Diego to Osaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,007). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to OSA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Osaka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 24, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Osaka in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Osaka?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Osaka?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Osaka chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Osaka on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Osaka?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Osaka, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $855.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Osaka?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Osaka, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 28m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Osaka?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Osaka, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Osaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Osaka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Osaka. Reviews last updated noviembre 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from San Diego to Osaka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,627 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,813 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,044 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,010 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Osaka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Osaka?

    If you book a flight to Osaka from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Osaka per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Osaka?

    ANA, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines can get you from San Diego to Osaka in just under 15h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h. The distance between San Diego and Osaka is about 5809 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Osaka round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Osaka round-trip from $790. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $830, and Japan Airlines, from $876. ANA is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Osaka one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $450 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Japan Airlines from $468 and Korean Air from $506 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Osaka?

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to Osaka consider San Diego - Osaka Itami, San Diego - Osaka Kansai Intl or San Diego - Kobe as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Osaka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Osaka flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Osaka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Osaka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Osaka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Osaka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Osaka?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Osaka (average of $540). Flying from San Diego to Osaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,007). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Osaka

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Osaka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated noviembre 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$790Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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