Award flights from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for KIX→SFO. Lowest economy: 35,000 points + $65.99 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 125,000 miles + $486.33 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first: 95,000 miles + $56.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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KIX to SFO at a glance
- From
- Kansai International, Osaka, Japan (KIX)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $65.99 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $56.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 238 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,000 pts + $100.09 | 1 stop | Korean Air (KE), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 86 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,500 pts + $93.43 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +4 more | 2 | 113 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 41,900 pts + $438.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +5 more | 1 | 233 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $56.64 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 152 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $404.08 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 186 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $60.39 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +4 more | 2 | 329 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $83.89 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 243 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $399.79 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 3 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 221 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 92,000 pts + $100.29 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 37 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $76.19 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 9+ | 275 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $56.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 84 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $60.39 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 93,800 pts + $309.83 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Jetstar Japan (GK) +1 more | 1 | 70 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $404.08 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 170,000 pts + $105.31 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $56.29 | 1 stop | Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 125,000 pts + $486.33 | 1 stop | Japan Airlines (JL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 208 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $93.59 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 258 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 180,000 pts + $531.16 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 196,300 pts + $60.39 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 8 | 328 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 201,000 pts + $1,417.25 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 81 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 95,000 pts + $56.29 | 1 stop | Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 150,000 pts + $66.09 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 318 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 400,000 pts + $104.90 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 74 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $65.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $56.71 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $76.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $60.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 196,300 pts + $60.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 201,000 pts + $1,417.25 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 415,000 pts + $105.17 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 42,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 107 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 302 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 196,300 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 290 dates.
Best months to fly KIX to SFO on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 196,300 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | 196,300 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | 196,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | 196,300 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | 196,300 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 175,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | 201,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 175,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 95,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 128,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 150,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 125,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 95,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Osaka Kansai to San Francisco award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 points + $65.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:41 UTC). In business, 125,000 miles + $486.33 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 03:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on KIX→SFO?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 238 dates, premium economy 84 dates, business 1 date, first 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 275 dates, business 258 dates, first 318 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 243 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 37 dates, premium economy 27 dates, first 74 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 186 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business 81 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 113 dates, business 5 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 233 dates, premium economy 70 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from KIX to SFO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest KIX→SFO award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 125,000 miles with Flying Blue (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.