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Flights from San Francisco to Osaka

Compare 3 flight options on JAL

* Based on 233 flight price data points (fetched: 2026-02-14 〜 2026-02-22). Not real-time data and may not cover all departure dates. Please check the airline's official website for the latest fares and availability.

Lowest Fare$2,001.00
Flight Time12h 15m - 16h 25m
Stops1 stop

Fares by Cabin Class

Economy$2,001 ~ $11,016
Business$9,196 ~ $11,197
First$25,014 ~ $27,515

Available Route Options

3 different routing options available for this route

Outbound/ReturnFlight TimeStopsEconomyBusinessFirst
OutboundSFO San Francisco → HND Haneda → ITM Itami
ReturnITM Itami → HND Haneda → SFO San Francisco
13h 10m12h 15m
1stop1stop
$2,240~$9,196~$25,014~
OutboundSFO San Francisco → NRT Narita → ITM Itami
ReturnITM Itami → NRT Narita → SFO San Francisco
14h 15m12h 55m
1stop1stop
$2,051~--
OutboundSFO San Francisco → NRT Narita → KIX Kansai
ReturnITM Itami → HND Haneda → SFO San Francisco
16h 25m12h 15m
1stop1stop
$2,001~--
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Miles & Status Points Earning

(when crediting to JAL Mileage Bank)

When crediting this Japan Airlines flight to JAL Mileage Bank, you earn both FLY ON Points (for elite status) and Miles (for award tickets). Here's how they work:

  • FLY ON Points: FLY ON Points are used for elite status qualification. Accumulate enough points within a calendar year to achieve higher status tiers, which unlock benefits like lounge access, priority boarding, bonus miles, and complimentary upgrades. Status points are calculated based on fare price or flight distance depending on the airline.
  • Miles: Miles are your reward currency for free flights. Redeem accumulated miles for award tickets on the airline and its partners. Miles earned depend on flight distance and your booking class. Higher booking classes earn more miles per flight.

The "FLY ON Points/$100" and "Miles/$100" columns show earning efficiency - higher numbers mean better value for your money. Compare different cabin classes to find the best balance between comfort and mileage earning.

As a oneworld member, Japan Airlines flights can be credited to partner programs. Compare earning potential:Executive Club, AAdvantage

CabinFareFLY ON PointsFLY ON Points/$100MilesMiles/$100
Economy$2,001 - $11,0165,352 - 12,980118 - 3254,328 - 10,82098 - 242
Business$9,196 - $11,19715,824141 - 17213,524121 - 147
First$25,014 - $27,51518,67068 - 7516,23059 - 65
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Flight Itineraries & Booking Class Details

Browse 3 available flight options from San Francisco to Osaka. Each itinerary shows the route, layover cities, flight duration, and detailed fare information.

📘What are booking classes?

Even within the same Economy cabin, tickets have hidden categories called "booking classes." Cheaper tickets get lower booking classes (Q, V, etc.) while expensive tickets get higher ones (Y, B, etc.). This dramatically affects how many miles you earn. On popular dates, cheaper booking classes sell out first, so closer to departure you may only find expensive fares—which do earn more miles. Click any fare to see the calculation details.

💡Smart booking tips

To maximize miles earned per dollar spent, look for fares with higher "Points/cost" or "Miles/cost" values. However, keep in mind that booking class also affects change/cancellation flexibility—cheaper fares often have stricter policies.

Flight List
SFOSan Francisco → HNDHaneda → ITMItami(13.2h+)ITMItami → HNDHaneda → SFOSan Francisco(12.3h+)
10,820 mi
Economy (Booking Class S)
$2,240 - $3,900
7,290FLY ON Points187-325 FLY ON Points/$100
5,410Miles139-242 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class I)
$9,196 - $11,197
15,824FLY ON Points141-172 FLY ON Points/$100
13,524Miles121-147 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class Y)
$11,016
12,980FLY ON Points118 FLY ON Points/$100
10,820Miles98 Miles/$100
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First (Booking Class A)
$25,014 - $27,515
18,670FLY ON Points68-75 FLY ON Points/$100
16,230Miles59-65 Miles/$100
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SFOSan Francisco → NRTNarita → ITMItami(14.3h+)ITMItami → NRTNarita → SFOSan Francisco(12.9h+)
10,820 mi
Economy (Booking Class N, N, S, S)
$2,051 - $3,711
5,352FLY ON Points144-261 FLY ON Points/$100
4,328Miles117-211 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class S)
$2,301 - $2,461
7,290FLY ON Points296-317 FLY ON Points/$100
5,410Miles220-235 Miles/$100
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SFOSan Francisco → NRTNarita → KIXKansai(16.4h+)ITMItami → HNDHaneda → SFOSan Francisco(12.3h+)
10,820 mi
Economy (Booking Class N, N, S, S)
$2,001 - $3,711
5,352FLY ON Points144-268 FLY ON Points/$100
4,328Miles117-216 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class S)
$2,251 - $2,461
7,290FLY ON Points296-324 FLY ON Points/$100
5,410Miles220-240 Miles/$100
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FAQ

You can earn between 5,352 and 18,670 FLY ON Points depending on booking class. Economy: 5,352–12,980. Business: 15,824–15,824. First: 18,670–18,670.

The lowest fare starts at $2,001. Economy from $2,001. Business from $9,196. First from $25,014.

Economy class offers better FLY ON Points per cost. Economy: up to 325.4, Business: up to 172.1.

Yes. Japan Airlines flights can also be credited to: Tier Points (BA), Loyalty Points (AA).

The shortest flight time is approximately 13.2h.

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