Direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka

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San Francisco

United States

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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Osaka

Japan

Japan

KIX

Kansai International Airport

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Distance
5,397 miles  ·  (8,686 km)
Flight time
12 hours and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787-9

San Francisco to Osaka Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Francisco to Osaka. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SFO to KIX, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Osaka

What is the best time to visit Osaka?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Osaka is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Osaka any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from San Francisco to Osaka

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Francisco to Osaka

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Francisco SFO to Osaka KIX, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to Osaka

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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San Francisco to Osaka Flights

Flights from SFO to KIX are operated once a week. Departure times vary between 10:45 - 12:25. The earliest flight departs at 10:45, the last flight departs at 12:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San Francisco to Osaka takes 12 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and Osaka is 5,397 miles (or 8,686 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Osaka?

There are 2 airports in Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) (ITM).

How many flights per week are there from SFO to KIX?

There is 1 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Osaka (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Osaka?

12 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco to Osaka.

How far is Osaka from San Francisco?

The distance from San Francisco to Osaka is 5,397 miles (8,686 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SFO airport to KIX airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from San Francisco to Osaka.

What alliances have direct flights from San Francisco to Osaka?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San Francisco to Osaka.

What classes are available from San Francisco to Osaka?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Francisco to Osaka?

Aircraft types that fly from San Francisco to Osaka:

  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from San Francisco to Osaka?

The earliest flight departs at 10:45 from San Francisco and arrives at 14:50 at Osaka.

What is the latest flight available from San Francisco to Osaka?

The latest flight departs at 12:25 from San Francisco and arrives at 16:40 at Osaka.

Popular flights from San Francisco via Osaka

Non-stop flights from SFO to KIX

5,397 miles (8,686 km)  ·  12h 20m

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