San Francisco to Osaka: low-cost flights

Opodo pulls up both direct and indirect flight options for San Francisco to Osaka (Japan) side by side. Rank them however suits you, by price or by schedule, and lock in the one that works.

Going direct between San Francisco and Osaka takes around 18 h and 30 m. Choosing an indirect route will add to that travel time.

A clear picture of your departure and arrival points makes planning simpler. Here's a rundown of the relevant airports and the carriers that fly between them:

• Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• Arrival airport: Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Personal weather preference really drives the best time to fly out to Osaka. Average readings there climb to roughly 32ºC across the hottest spell and sink to about 4ºC when it's coldest. These numbers are worth weighing up as you pack and plan your days.

• Highs: up around 34ºC
• Lows: down around 3ºC
• Hottest month: August
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: January
• Wettest month: June

Looking to pay less for your flight from San Francisco to Osaka? Try these:

• Flexible dates: price up two or three alternative departure days. Moving your flight by just a day can sometimes cut the cost noticeably.
• Baggage allowance: review exactly what comes with each fare before you pay, to dodge any surprise fees once you're at check-in.
• Airports on your route: pin down which airport you'll use at both ends of the trip, particularly where a city has several, as it shapes your transfer time and overall spend.

There's more to shave off the total too: pairing your flight with a hotel in an Opodo Flight + Hotel package unlocks exclusive savings on your stay in Osaka, and tacking on a hire car can cut the cost further still.