Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Osaka
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Osaka
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Osaka? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Osaka vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Osaka for specific travel dates.
2026-11-25
SFO - ITM
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SFO - ITM
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-30
SFO - ITM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-31
SFO - ITM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
SFO - ITM
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-16
SFO - ITM
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
San Francisco to Osaka flight facts
Distance
5,377 mi
8,654 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+17h
Osaka is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Osaka
ITM · Osaka Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Kobe · Kobe is 16 mi from Osaka
Flights San Francisco - Osaka · Osaka is 27 mi from Osaka
Flights San Jose - Osaka · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Tokushima · Tokushima is 65 mi from Osaka
Flights San Francisco - Nagoya · Nagoya is 78 mi from Osaka
Flights Sacramento - Osaka · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Osaka
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
SFO - ITM
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 50,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SFO - ITM
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 50,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
SFO - ITM
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 50,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Kyoto (Japan)
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
From 20,000 Pts or $373
Shimogyo Ward (Japan)
FAUCHON L'Hotel Kyoto, an SLH Hotel
From 90,000 Pts or $272
Osaka, 27 (Japan)
Conrad Osaka
From 95,000 Pts or $368
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Osaka depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Osaka.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Osaka.
San Francisco and Osaka are about 5,377 miles (8,654 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,377-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Osaka is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Osaka: Osaka Intl (ITM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Osaka, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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