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Cheapest round-trip
$890
Typical prices: $1,351-$978
ANA
Tue 12/1Tue 12/8
SAN - KIX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$492
Typical prices: $554-$636
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/23
SAN - KIX • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $890 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.3 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Osaka. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $906 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 23m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Osaka (SAN-OSA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Osaka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Osaka

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 4:45 pm
SAN
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KIX
16h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
3:45 pm - 5:29 pm
KIX
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SAN
18h 44m
2 stops
$890ANA
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
ANA Logo
6:20 am - 4:45 pm
SAN
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KIX
17h 25m
1 stop
ANA Logo
6:35 pm - 2:54 pm
KIX
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SAN
13h 19m
1 stop
$894ANA
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 7:25 pm
SAN
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KIX
19h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 7:49 pm
KIX
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SAN
18h 14m
2 stops
$912United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:10 pm
SAN
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ITM
56h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 5:29 pm
ITM
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SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
$1,013United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:10 pm
SAN
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ITM
56h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:43 am
ITM
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SAN
36h 43m
2 stops
$1,019United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:50 pm
SAN
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KIX
15h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 7:37 pm
KIX
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SAN
27h 52m
2 stops
$1,073Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Dec 6
STARLUX Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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KIX
29h 25m
2 stops
STARLUX Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:56 pm
KIX
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SAN
27h 36m
2 stops
$1,086STARLUX Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20
STARLUX Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:30 am
SAN
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UKB
25h 40m
2 stops
STARLUX Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 9:16 pm
UKB
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SAN
25h 36m
2 stops
$1,124STARLUX Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:50 pm
SAN
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ITM
14h 15m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:35 am
ITM
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SAN
13h 05m
1 stop
$1,163Japan Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 10:00 am
SAN
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UKB
26h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 12:21 pm
UKB
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SAN
33h 21m
2 stops
$1,216Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Osaka flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Osaka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Osaka?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Osaka departing in December.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Osaka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Osaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Osaka is December, where tickets cost $546 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $877 and $864 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$492
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Osaka Kansai Intl

When to book flights from San Diego to Osaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Osaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Osaka

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Osaka?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Osaka was $492 for a one-way ticket and $890 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Osaka?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Osaka.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Osaka?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at one of these airports: Osaka Itami or Osaka Kansai Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Osaka?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Osaka?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Osaka, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Osaka from San Diego?

    San Francisco is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Osaka.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Osaka, ANA or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Osaka are ANA and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $952 and an overall rating of 8.3, ANA is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,190 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Osaka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Osaka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Osaka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Osaka from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Osaka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Osaka with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Osaka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Osaka from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Osaka

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Osaka. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Osaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1839 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
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It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

8.0 ExcellentMami, May 2026
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It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Excellent! So happy that the crew members were so helpful and friendly and able to understandably communicate. They’re very receptive with someone like me, with disability. I love that I did not even have to ask for luggage help like, having to place and take down my carry-on luggage in and out of the over-head compartment. Hope, help is extended to disabled passenger(s) through out class classifications they’ve bought; economy or business class it might be. As a disabled person myself, I’m truly of great appreciation of this kind of help. Means a lot !!! Thank you so very much JAL crew. You out done others on this customer service part of the trip. Please continue to do so. From now on, I’ll choose JAL as my airline whenever I have to fly to any southeast asian countries. And I will disseminate my excellent travel experience with you to others.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

Not as good as I expected, I couldn't use the screen to watch movies or anything else because it wasn't 'STEADY' AT ALL, it moved every single time that the passenger who sat on that seat moved, that caused me fell dizzy and nauseous when I tried to use it, so I ended up with only sleeping and eating with no entertainment all my haul flight on premium economy seat, plus the passenger who sat next to me, she just loved to spread her very long hair down on my shoulder, face, arm, sometimes her hair just whacked my face till I really wanted to offer her my hairband!, super annoying 😑 and that my bad experience with that flight.

On time. Convenience of a small airport. Excellent service from staff at check-in.

LAX to San Francisco under UA was sooooo stressful! Flights was delayed and no assistance from the airline to the next flight. Flew UA twice and both flights highly distressful.

The food was terrible and totally inedible. If you are flying with ANA/United bring your own food it was a long flight to be hingry

I thought I bought the ticket directly through Kayak not a 3rd party

I like that we made it faster than regularly scheduled. Everything else was poor. The boarding was slow and chaotic. One person was screaming instructions to people that didn’t understand and there was only one camera so boarding was slow. The crew was not very friendly and one stewardess was extremely rude to everyone the entire flight. The food was not good and not themed to the country we were going to like every international flight I’ve taken. Lastly the seats were awful. After this flight I would never recommend United and will actively avoid booking another flight through them.

When I checked in, it printed two bag tags. The helper said they would cancel the other. They canceled both and my bag was left behind

It was really fast to Tokyo. Much faster than the budget carriers. However a lot less space than international flights.

The ladies are great seats should be a little bigger!

Couple of hours delayed, we had to re-booked our Shinkansen reservation twice. United Aiines need to improve their time!

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Luggage did not make it onto my plane. Business seats were economy with empty row seat. Just horrible experience. Why would the company allow for transfers that don’t give employees enough time to transfer luggages??

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

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