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$472+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (OSA)

SFO — OSA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Osaka are usually found in September or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Osaka

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Tue 11/37:00 am -
2 stops17h 35m
Tue 11/101:30 pm -
2 stops19h 06m
Deal found 10/26$846
Mon 11/303:35 pm -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 12/99:10 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 10/25$852
Thu 12/39:31 pm -
2 stops31h 09m
Mon 12/148:40 pm -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 10/25$858
Mon 11/239:13 am -
1 stop16h 57m
Wed 12/97:25 am -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 10/25$878
Tue 12/112:50 pm -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 12/98:30 am -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 10/25$879
Wed 12/307:00 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Wed 1/133:00 pm -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 10/25$879
Tue 12/112:50 pm -
1 stop16h 30m
Wed 12/167:25 am -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 10/25$882
Mon 12/79:13 am -
2 stops18h 12m
Thu 12/172:40 pm -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 10/26$884
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops21h 20m
Wed 1/137:25 am -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 10/25$885
Mon 12/79:13 am -
2 stops20h 07m
Thu 12/172:45 pm -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 10/26$886
Sun 11/2911:45 am -
1 stop15h 40m
Thu 12/102:45 pm -
2 stops17h 54m
Deal found 10/27$891
Tue 12/13:35 pm -
1 stop22h 55m
Thu 12/1012:00 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 10/26$892

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Osaka

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$846
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$472
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,067

Good round-trip deal

$1,048 or less

Good one-way deal

$483 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Osaka (OSA) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Osaka (OSA) flights.
From San Francisco to Osaka (OSA)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Osaka (OSA)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

12:54 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 06m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Fri 4/2

10:15 am-7:25 am

2 stops29h 10m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$729

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

12:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$734

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

9:13 am-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 12m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$758

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Mon 3/29

12:30 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$758
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

11:25 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop12h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$761

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

11:25 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop12h 20m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$761

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

12:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$767

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - ITM Osaka Itami

SFOITM

San Francisco

Mon 12/28

12:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Osaka Itami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$771

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO San Francisco - KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$773

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Osaka

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Osaka flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Osaka

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 $959). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Osaka flights typically cost between $1,064 and $1,393 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $846 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 16).

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Osaka on Cheapflights.

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

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,261.

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

Flights via Manila (MNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 27h 05m.

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

Flights via Manila (MNL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 50m.

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

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Osaka

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

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Osaka. It is only a 11.0 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 16h. 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 Asiana Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $727 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and STARLUX Airlines, starting at $753 and $776 round-trip. Users have found that Asiana Airlines is 35% 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 $177 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Asiana Airlines from $402 and STARLUX Airlines from $415 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 $1,415 for a flight from San Francisco to Osaka. The cheapest flight overall is $461 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl) is currently priced at $801.

  • 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, Namdaemun Market, and Lotte World. Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Lotte World are located about 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 35.7 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 $42.

  • 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 $85.

  • 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 $959). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$727Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$753Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
STARLUX AirlinesCheapest$776Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$793Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Korean AirCheapest$803Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China AirlinesCheapest$831Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$874Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$887Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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