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

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 11:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 12h 20m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Osaka takes 12h 20m, covering 5,375 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 range from $998 to $1,528, with an average of $1,199 over the past 12 months. Anything below $998 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $1,199 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 $646 round-trip via Honolulu (HNL), compared to $1,307 for nonstop.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Osaka 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $547, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Since Osaka is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX) — daily rates averaging $35:

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

Near Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) — daily rates averaging $61:

• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• ORIX Rent a Car
• easyCar

Flights from San Francisco to Osaka usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Osaka area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from San Francisco to Osaka. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,186 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,330, a difference of $144.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Osaka.

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 05m, compared with 15h 44m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 16h 03m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Osaka is 17 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 are Universal Studios Japan and Dotonbori Glico Man Sign. These are among the most viewed places in Osaka on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Osaka 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
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Yes, San Francisco Airport offers various parking options for passengers. If you opt to park long-term, there are long-term parking lots located at Terminal 1 of the airport. Short-term parking lots are located inside the airport at a Level 5 facility. Also, the airport has a shuttle service running regularly every 30min at the terminals, dropping and picking up passengers.

Yes, there are multiple hotels near and at San Francisco Airport offering top-notch services such as ample parking, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. So, if you have scheduled an early morning flight, consider spending the night at Grand Hyatt Hotel, which is easily accessible. In addition, it is located 1mile from the airport. As a result, you can avoid the early morning commute.

Kansai International Airport offers unique services for people with limited mobility upon request. It is possible to contact your airline earlier before your scheduled flight time to let them know of the services that you might need in preparation for your landing. This way, you will be able to have extra help and a wheelchair when moving through the airport without any difficulties.

Kansai International Airport features several lounges with excellent services, such as showers that passengers can take advantage of when waiting for airport transfers. However, the lounges are airline operated and hence have different rules and regulations. So, passengers need to confirm the restrictions on the airlines’ websites before they book their services.