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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Osaka? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 2,661. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Osaka.AED 993 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 16.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Aug 16, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 993, select.
Osaka.AED 1,021 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,021, select.
Osaka.AED 1,278 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,278, select.
Osaka.AED 1,546 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,546, select.
Osaka.AED 1,574 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,574, select.
Osaka.AED 1,590 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,590, select.
Osaka.AED 1,604 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 18.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,604, select.
Osaka.AED 1,619 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 19.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Apr 19, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,619, select.
Osaka.AED 1,624 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 19.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, May 19, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,624, select.
Osaka.AED 1,639 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 14.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Mar 14, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,639, select.
Osaka.AED 1,654 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,654, select.
Osaka.AED 2,020 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 12.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Japan Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Aug 12, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,020, select.
Osaka.AED 2,030 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 26.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Japan Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Jul 26, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,030, select.
Osaka.AED 2,301 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 12.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jul 12, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,301, select.
Osaka.AED 2,694 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 1.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Jun 1, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,694, select.
Osaka.AED 3,345 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,345, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Osaka flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from AED 1,021
Aug
from AED 993
Sep
from AED 1,278
Oct
from AED 1,546
Nov
from AED 1,574
Dec
from AED 1,654
Jan
from AED 1,604
Feb
from AED 1,590
Mar
from AED 1,639
Apr
from AED 1,619
May
from AED 1,624
Jun
from AED 2,694

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Alternative Los Angeles to Osaka routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles to Osaka? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Itami Domestic (Osaka)

11km from central Osaka
Closest
from AED 1,127
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Kobe

26km from central Osaka
from AED 1,813
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Kansai International (Osaka)

38km from central Osaka
Cheapest
from AED 993
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Los Angeles to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 993
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time12 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Osaka: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Osaka: Itami Domestic (Osaka), Kobe and Kansai International (Osaka).
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Osaka is AED 2,254. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Osaka.
Alaska Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Japan Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Osaka.
There are 39 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Osaka, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka is usually August.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Osaka is Kansai International (Osaka) – which is 38.0 km away from the center of Osaka. We've found flights to this airport from AED 2,254.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Osaka but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Osaka, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Osaka is Zipair, and the cheapest airline that flies to Kobe Airport is Alaska Airlines.

Flying from Los Angeles to Osaka: what you need to know

  • Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Osaka flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • Step off your plane in Osaka at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).

  • Jump on a direct Los Angeles to Osaka flight and you'll be flying for an average of 12 hours 20 minutes.

  • Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Osaka 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • With six weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Los Angeles to Osaka with JAL at 13:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from LAX to KIX is with JAL at 15:00.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your Los Angeles to Osaka flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Traveling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

  • To score cheap Los Angeles to Osaka flights, book your journey five months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to Osaka. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Los Angeles to Osaka.

  • Find an affordable Los Angeles to Osaka flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Take off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Osaka. From LAX, you can fly directly into Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX).

  • Keep an eye out for deals with JAL. This carrier offers direct Los Angeles to Osaka plane tickets from LAX.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Los Angeles to Osaka flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Located around 19 kilometers from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Arriving in Osaka

Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)

  • Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 40 kilometers away.

  • It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:

  • Grab a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car and discover Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are top providers to choose from here.

  • Increase the odds of getting the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart idea.

  • The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.

Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)

  • Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) is roughly 11 kilometers from central Osaka. After your flight from Los Angeles to Osaka, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.

  • After your flight from Los Angeles to Osaka, unwind at a hotel close to ITM. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

  • Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Secure your ride from ITM as soon as you know your dates.

  • Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport can be found at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.

Kobe Airport (UKB)

  • Kobe Airport (UKB) is around 26 kilometers from central Osaka. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city center by cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Los Angeles to Osaka.

  • If you go by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.

  • Begin your travels without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Kobe Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable companies here like Europcar, Times and Rakuten.

  • If you're looking for a certain kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Reserve your ride from UKB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Los Angeles to Osaka.

  • Kobe Airport can be found at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.

Best time to go to Osaka

  • March is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Osaka based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Los Angeles to Osaka ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Osaka around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Osaka

Explore more of Japan

  • Osaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometers east of Osaka, a trip to Tokyo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street.

  • Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometers northeast of Osaka. No trip is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.

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