San Francisco to Osaka (SFO–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
777
4:41 PM
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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
HND Tokyo 13h 27m JLMHNH → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 9m AAAFAM → CIJLQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 14h 42m JLMHNH → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 14h 59m ACAVCM → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 15h 5m APZKEKJ → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 15h 38m ACASAV → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 24m MUUA → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 16h 44m ASAVBR → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
PEK Beijing 17h 34m CAUA → CAHUNH Beijing (PEK) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 30m CXMHUA → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Osaka
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,401 mi 12h 5m nonstop +16h ahead

SFO–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,401 miles in approximately 12h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SFO Routes KIX Routes SFO Live Flights KIX Live Flights SFO Delays
All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to San Francisco flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 777 12h05 59% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to KIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
HND ~13h 27m LAX ~14h 9m NRT ~14h 42m YVR ~14h 59m ICN ~15h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,544
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
SFO → KIX
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
KIX → SFO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric SFO→KIX SJC→KIX
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 12h 5m 10h 57m
Departure OTP 59% –
San Jose (SJC) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
5,401 mi / 8,692 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 5m gate to gate.
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 SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance5,401 mi / 8,692 km
Flight time12h 5m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 12h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 5,401 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SFO to KIX: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Los Angeles and Narita.
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 Francisco.
Yes, return flights from KIX to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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.

Flights from SFO to KIX

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to KIX is about 12 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,401 miles (8,692 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Los Angeles and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).