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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 11:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:25 pm and lands at 12:41 am.

The flight takes about 12h 16m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport takes 12h 16m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport range from $976 to $1,507, with an average of $1,183 over the past 12 months. Anything below $976 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $1,183 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $662 round-trip via Honolulu (HNL), compared to $1,314 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 777-300ER variants.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $472, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Yesaway
• IX Rental
• HM Rent a Car
• CG Car Rental
• KuMa Rental Car

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

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,092 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,274, a difference of $182.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 44m, compared with 16h 05m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 16h 48m via Tokyo Haneda (HND).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Osaka Kansai Intl Airport are Universal Studios Japan and Dotonbori Glico Man Sign. These are among the most viewed places in Osaka Kansai Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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