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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Japan

Flights from San Jose to Osaka

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or San Francisco, about 20h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 29m
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San Jose to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey19h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Osaka

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

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SJO Toronto (YYZ) OSA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~20h 31m
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SJO San Francisco (SFO) OSA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 29m
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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) OSA
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~25h 23m
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SJO Los Angeles (LAX) OSA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 31m
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SJO Chicago (ORD) OSA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Same alliance ~20h 02m
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SJO Paris (CDG) OSA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~25h 42m
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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
13,536 km8,406 miles
Journey time
19h 29mestimate
Time difference
+15hOsaka vs San Jose
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
SJO → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from San Jose to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, San Francisco and Amsterdam. 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 San Jose to Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,536 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), San Francisco (SFO), Amsterdam (AMS) and Los Angeles (LAX). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Osaka?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Osaka?
Osaka is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.

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