San Diego to Osaka (SAN–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SAN and KIX. Nearest airports to SAN with scheduled service: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 109 mi) · General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 18 mi) · McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 28 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 14h 10m AFAMAV → CIJLQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 15h 5m JLMH → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 20m ACASAZ → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 16h 49m ASFJQF → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 18h 31m AAACAS → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
ATL Atlanta 20h 17m AFAMDL → BR Atlanta (ATL) to Osaka flights
AMS Amsterdam 29h 23m KL → KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 31h 19m ACLXJ → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
YYZ Toronto 35h 14m AC → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Osaka flights
MUC Munich 46h LH → LH Munich (MUC) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Osaka
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+16h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and KIX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SAN Routes KIX Routes SAN Live Flights KIX Live Flights SAN Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
LAX ~14h 10m NRT ~15h 5m SFO ~15h 20m HNL ~16h 49m ORD ~18h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
729
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → KIX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
KIX → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric SAN→KIX SNA→KIX LAX→KIX
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 9
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Osaka flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Kansai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Osaka route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: KIX
Full nameKansai International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to KIX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Narita and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KIX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from KIX to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Narita and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).