Seattle to Osaka (SEA–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Osaka
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+15h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and KIX, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
ANC ~13h 31m YEG ~13h 34m HKG ~16h 9m TPE ~23h 8m MUC ~26h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,140
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
SEA → KIX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
KIX → SEA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 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.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Osaka route.
Route details
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to KIX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, YEG, HKG, TPE, MUC, ICN, CDG, AMS, NRT, HND, MNL, SFO, YVR, DXB, HNL, LAX, ATL, ORD, DOH, PVG, PEK and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.