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Connecting route · United States → Japan

Flights from Oakland to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Oakland to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Los Angeles, about 15h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 36m
OAKOSAHNL

Oakland to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey15h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Oakland to Osaka

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
OAK Honolulu (HNL) OSA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 36m
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2
OAK Los Angeles (LAX) OSA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,651 km5,372 miles
Journey time
15h 36mestimate
Time difference
+17hOsaka vs Oakland
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
OAK → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Oakland to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Oakland to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,651 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Oakland and Osaka?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Osaka?
Osaka is 17 hours ahead of Oakland.

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