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$395+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (OSA)

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SFO — OSA
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/211:40 am
SFO
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UKB
1 stop29h 30m
Korean Air
Wed 3/116:40 pm
UKB
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SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/2$751
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/1410:25 am
SFO
-
UKB
1 stop19h 20m
ANA
Wed 4/299:15 pm
UKB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
ANA
Deal found 2/2$771
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 4/1212:40 pm
SFO
-
UKB
1 stop30h 15m
Korean Air
Mon 4/276:55 pm
UKB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/2$787
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 4/141:10 pm
SFO
-
UKB
2 stops29h 45m
Korean Air
Tue 4/286:55 pm
UKB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/31$793
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/1212:50 pm
SFO
-
KIX
2 stops35h 35m
Air Canada
Sat 9/266:00 pm
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$795
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 10/412:20 am
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop20h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/199:05 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/2$796
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 7/2411:30 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop17h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 9/159:30 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop21h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/1$797
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 2/2711:59 pm
SFO
-
KIX
2 stops48h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/77:25 pm
KIX
-
SFO
2 stops17h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$798
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 4/121:45 am
SFO
-
UKB
1 stop28h 00m
ANA
Wed 4/299:15 pm
UKB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
ANA
Deal found 2/2$798
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:10 am
SFO
-
ITM
2 stops38h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
ITM
-
SFO
2 stops36h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$799
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 8/2711:30 pm
SFO
-
KIX
1 stop17h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 9/1110:40 am
KIX
-
SFO
1 stop20h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/1$799
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/22:00 pm
SFO
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KIX
1 stop39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/167:45 am
KIX
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SFO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$800

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Osaka

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$751
(oojo)

One-way from

$395
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$854

Good round-trip deal

$1,000 or less

Good one-way deal

$552 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. 6% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Osaka that are best for you.

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San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Tue 4/28

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$787

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Kobe

Tue 4/28

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$787

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Mon 4/27

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$787

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Tue 4/28

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$787

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

4:17 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 28m

Kobe

Tue 4/28

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$793

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

1:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 45m

Kobe

Mon 4/27

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$793

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - ITM

SFOITM

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

10:10 am-5:05 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Osaka Itami

Thu 4/30

12:55 pm-9:26 am

2 stops36h 31m

$799

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Kobe

Wed 3/18

11:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

$802

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

11:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 4/24

9:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$804

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

4:03 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops36h 57m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 4/29

9:05 am-10:40 am

1 stop17h 35m

$806

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

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 Francisco to Osaka in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 Francisco-Osaka flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Osaka flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 30, 2026.

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 55 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka (average of $417). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in January is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 February 3, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Osaka, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Osaka on Cheapflights.

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

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

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $810.

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

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

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 49m.

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

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

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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 February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Osaka, such as ANA, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

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 1 outbound flight 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.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Osaka will take you 30h 05m. The distance from San Francisco to Osaka is about 5397 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 Francisco to Osaka round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Osaka is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $429 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and Asiana Airlines, starting at $478 and $614 round-trip. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 57% 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 $346 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Airlines from $373 and Asiana Airlines from $407 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 $2,686 for a flight from San Francisco to Osaka. The cheapest flight overall is $478 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl) is currently priced at $638.

  • 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 Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $50.

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

    The majority of Taipei City visitors spend their time at Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Travelers on a layover in Taipei City can visit Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market, by traveling 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively after landing at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those on a layover in Taipei City in need of a rental car can book one at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $79.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka (average of $417). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in January is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$478Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$614Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$674Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$746Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$753Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$771Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$796Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$868Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$913Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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