Cheap Flights from San Jose to Osaka
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Osaka
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Osaka vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 47,500–71,500 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 Jose to Osaka for specific travel dates.
2026-12-24
SJC - KIX
Economy | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 47,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-25
SJC - KIX
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 47,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-29
SJC - KIX
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $12.8
San Jose to Osaka flight facts
Distance
5,431 mi
8,741 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 Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Osaka
KIX · Kansai Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Osaka · Osaka is 27 mi from Osaka
Flights San Francisco - Osaka · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights Fresno - Osaka · Fresno is 128 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Osaka
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
SJC - KIX
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $12.8
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 Jose 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 Jose to Osaka.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Osaka.
San Jose and Osaka are about 5,431 miles (8,741 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,431-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 Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). Arrivals in Osaka: Kansai Intl (KIX).
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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