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Among airlines operating Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Osaka Kansai Intl Airport and San Francisco.

Flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $736 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,541 for nonstop.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ANA and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,031 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,669, a difference of $638. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 24 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 3:06 am
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 4:46 am.

The flight takes about 10h 11m.

A nonstop flight from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 10h 11m, covering 5,397 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $508, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 19m, compared with 15h 23m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 19h 46m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Osaka Kansai Intl Airport to San Francisco range from $910 to $1,577, with an average of $1,136 over the past 12 months. Anything below $910 counts as a good deal.