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Connecting route · United States → Japan

Flights from San Jose to Osaka

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Los Angeles, about 15h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 26m
SJCOSAHNL

San Jose to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey14h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Los Angeles

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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SJC Honolulu (HNL) OSA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 37m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) OSA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 39m
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SJC Tokyo (NRT) OSA
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 26m
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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
8,708 km5,408 miles
Journey time
14h 26mestimate
Time difference
+17hOsaka vs San Jose
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
SJC → 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 Honolulu, Los Angeles and Tokyo. 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 14h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,708 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Osaka?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). 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 17 hours ahead of San Jose.

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