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$481+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (OSA)

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SFO — OSA
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Osaka are usually found in February or March, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$857
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$481
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,168

Good round-trip deal

$1,512 or less

Good one-way deal

$972 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Osaka (OSA) flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Osaka (OSA)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Osaka (OSA)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Osaka (OSA).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Osaka (OSA).

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Osaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Osaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 8/311:10 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop28h 50mKorean Air
Mon 9/156:30 pmUKB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$742
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:45 pmSFO - ITM
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:30 pmITM - SFO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$857
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:45 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:15 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/161:05 amSFO - KIX
2 stops21h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/314:20 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops41h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$860
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/271:05 pmSFO - KIX
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Thu 10/96:05 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops39h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$876
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Thu 9/2511:55 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop27h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 10/410:20 amKIX - SFO
1 stop26h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$881
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/1412:40 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop37h 45mKorean Air
Fri 5/2312:35 pmKIX - SFO
2 stops37h 32mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$882
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:30 amSFO - ITM
2 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/32:05 pmITM - SFO
2 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$884
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:30 pmSFO - KIX
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sat 5/177:10 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop36h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/30$894
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:45 pmSFO - UKB
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1710:55 amUKB - SFO
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$915
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/2412:50 amSFO - KIX
1 stop19h 25mSTARLUX Airlines
Sat 10/41:25 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop23h 05mSTARLUX Airlines
Deal found 4/30$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/61:05 amSFO - KIX
1 stop25h 00mChina Airlines
Thu 5/221:10 pmKIX - SFO
1 stop22h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/30$973

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Osaka that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Osaka

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:45 pm-7:25 am

1 stop22h 40m

Osaka Itami

Wed 5/21

2:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$857

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:55 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/21

7:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$861

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

3:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 5/24

12:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$877

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/23

12:35 pm-10:07 am

2 stops37h 32m

$882

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 50m

Kobe

Wed 5/14

7:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$882

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/16

10:20 am-8:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$885

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 5/17

7:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$894

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:05 am-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 5/22

1:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$973

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

12:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sat 5/17

3:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$998

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 20m

Kobe

Tue 5/27

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,026

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Osaka in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 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 Francisco-Osaka flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Osaka flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Osaka flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Osaka flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Osaka

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Osaka. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Osaka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 8 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka (average of $893). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 SFO to OSA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Osaka in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Osaka

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Osaka. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to OSA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Osaka by month

Plan your trip to Osaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Osaka ranges from 1.6 - 7.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Osaka when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Osaka by month

Plan your trip to Osaka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Osaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with STARLUX Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air from San Francisco to Osaka by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Food

8.9

Overall

9.1

Entertainment

9.0

Crew

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

KIX - TPE

Very pleasant experience overall, while the main course of the meal could have been better and the movies could have been more recent and with more variety. They offer blindfolds and earplugs, which are a plus.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Osaka?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka. You should not have trouble finding flights to Osaka from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Osaka per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Osaka. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Osaka is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $861 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Philippine Airlines, starting at $882 and $885 round-trip. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $481 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $483 and Philippine Airlines from $504 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Osaka?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,180 for a flight from San Francisco to Osaka. The cheapest flight overall is $462 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl) is currently priced at $657.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Osaka?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Tokyo?

    The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are located about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those on a layover in Tokyo in need of a rental car can book one at Tokyo Haneda for about $73.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral, by traveling 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 30.4 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $53.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Osaka flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Osaka?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka (average of $893). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Osaka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$147Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
China EasternCheapest$654Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$761Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$767Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$775Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$803Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$866Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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