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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Osaka

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansai International Airport (KIX). 5,730 miles, 11h 55m nonstop.

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LAX to KIX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
5,730 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
11h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
JL1 airlineJapan
Nonstop flights per day
1all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday17% less than Sunday
Time difference
16h aheadOsaka vs Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Osaka

Round trips from $462

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Los Angeles to Osaka fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$572
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 14$505
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$529
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$507
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 12$462
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$479

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Osaka

1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • Only Japan flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through TPE or NRT is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $462; September 2026 is the most expensive at $572 and up, a difference of $110 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 16 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Los Angeles to Osaka: common questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Osaka?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX) takes about 11h 55m gate to gate, covering 5,730 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to KIX?

Japan Airlines operates nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through TPE, NRT and ICN.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Osaka?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX), starting at $462 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Osaka flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Osaka?

Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and KIX on Asia/Tokyo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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