San Francisco to Osaka (SFO–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 772 | 12h05 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Osaka from San Francisco
| 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 | 56% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · KIX: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
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.
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.
SFO–KIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 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
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via NGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).