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$432+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (OSA)

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SFO — OSA
Jun 5 — Jun 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Osaka are usually found in October or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 6, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:15 pm
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Deal found 5/3$691
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Wed 9/95:15 pm
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Deal found 5/2$698
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/205:15 pm
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Tue 9/221:00 pm
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Deal found 5/3$709
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Wed 9/95:15 pm
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Deal found 5/1$757
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 9/115:15 pm
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Deal found 5/5$787
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Wed 9/25:15 pm
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Deal found 5/3$795
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Tue 9/155:15 pm
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Wed 10/77:10 am
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Deal found 5/4$797
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Deal found 5/5$846
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Tue 9/15:15 pm
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Deal found 5/5$853
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
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Deal found 5/5$854
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Sat 8/295:15 pm
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Deal found 5/4$874
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/165:15 pm
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Deal found 5/2$875

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 May 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$691
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$432
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,164

Good round-trip deal

$1,430 or less

Good one-way deal

$698 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. 5% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Osaka that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

12:20 am-2:50 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 5/27

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,229

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Tue 6/2

11:55 am-8:21 am

2 stops36h 26m

$1,251

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

8:59 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops33h 41m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Wed 9/30

9:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,252

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Tue 5/26

11:55 am-10:53 am

2 stops38h 58m

$1,296

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

5:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Tue 7/28

2:15 am-8:16 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$1,302

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

12:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/29

12:35 pm-10:40 am

1 stop14h 05m

$1,336

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Thu 5/28

6:55 pm-8:21 am

2 stops53h 26m

$1,351

San FranciscoOsaka

SFO - KIX

SFOKIX

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

5:55 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 6/11

9:05 am-8:19 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,412

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

12:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 15m

Kobe

Sun 5/31

6:55 pm-9:34 am

2 stops54h 39m

$1,453

San FranciscoKobe

SFO - UKB

SFOUKB

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

2:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops52h 25m

Kobe

Wed 9/30

6:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,529

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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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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?

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 54 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka (average of $108). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in May is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 6, 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.

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 6, 2026.

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).

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 60% 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 May 6, 2026.
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.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
8.3
Very good

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 11 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 22h 30m. 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 Philippine Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $414 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Asiana Airlines, starting at $429 and $614 round-trip. Users have found that Philippine Airlines is 58% 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 $373 on China Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Asiana Airlines from $447 and ANA from $449 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 $2,886 for a flight from San Francisco to Osaka. The cheapest flight overall is $662 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Osaka Kansai Intl) is currently priced at $637.

  • 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 Gwanghwamun. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Gwanghwamun are located about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.1 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 $49.

  • 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, Raohe Street Night Market, and Shilin Night Market. Travelers on a layover in Taipei City can visit Taipei 101, Raohe Street Night Market, and Shilin Night Market, by traveling 21.0 mi, 21.6 mi, and 18.3 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 $78.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Osaka (average of $108). Flying from San Francisco to Osaka in May is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$414Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$614Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$730Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$761Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$771Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EVA AirCheapest$822Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China AirlinesCheapest$868Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$903Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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