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

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San Francisco to Osaka
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,401 mi 12h 20m nonstop +16h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

SFO–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,401 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SFO Routes KIX Routes SFO Live Flights KIX Live Flights SFO Delays
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 12h20 92% 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
25
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
GUM ~17h 17m XMN ~18h 2m YVR ~18h 3m CAN ~22h 17m TPE ~25h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,359
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
KIX → SFO
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
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 20m.
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 20m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 12h 20m. The route covers 5,401 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SFO to KIX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GUM, XMN, YVR, CAN, TPE, HND, MNL, ICN, CDG, HKG, AMS, NRT, BNE, LAX, SYD, ATL, HNL, PVG, DXB, DOH, ORD, SIN, MUC, PEK and SGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 ranges from 12 hours 20 minutes. 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

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via GUM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.