San Jose to Osaka (SJC–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,432 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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 9 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 15h 3m AFAMCI → CIJLMH Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 15h 14m ASFJKE → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 16h 12m VJTZG → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 20h 35m UA → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
ATL Atlanta 21h 20m AFAMDL → BR Atlanta (ATL) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 36h ASLXJ → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver ~14h 9m → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul ~15h 42m → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
YYZ Toronto ~20h 30m → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Jose to Osaka
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,432 mi 10h 57m nonstop +16h ahead

SJC–KIX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
YVR ~14h 9m LAX ~15h 3m HNL ~15h 14m ICN ~15h 42m NRT ~16h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
374
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
SJC → KIX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
KIX → SJC
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric SJC→KIX SFO→KIX
Distance from SJC – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Flight time 10h 57m 11h 40m
Departure OTP 100% –
San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 Jose.
SJC: PDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
5,432 mi / 8,741 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 57m 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.
Facts

SJC–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance5,432 mi / 8,741 km
Flight time10h 57m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 10h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 5,432 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Daniel K. Inouye and Narita.
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from KIX to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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 SJC to KIX

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to KIX is about 10 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,432 miles (8,741 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Daniel K. Inouye and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).