Award flights from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Award space from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Osaka Kansai (KIX) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 points + $5.60 on SFO–KIX (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $712.40 on SFO–KIX (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 150,000 points + $5.60 on SFO–KIX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–KIX · Atmos
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $25.60
- SFO–KIX · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 115,000 pts + $712.40
- SFO–KIX · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 150,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–KIX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–KIX: 35,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SJC–KIX. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 115,000 miles + $712.40, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $275.50).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 35,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KIX (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 324 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 261 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $463.00 | SFO–KIX | 49 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $267.52 | SFO–KIX | 50 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $275.50 | SFO–KIX | 305 |
| GOL Smiles | 41,200 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KIX | 231 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 41,900 pts + $416.90 | SFO–KIX | 277 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.40 | SFO–KIX | 178 |
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $311.00 | SFO–KIX | 257 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KIX | 61 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $88.81 | SJC–KIX | 15 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 327 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $29.00 | SFO–KIX | 258 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 77 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $353.50 | SFO–KIX | 95 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 84,400 pts + $13.10 | SFO–KIX | 169 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 50,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KIX (seen on 255 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–KIX | 255 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 118 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 326 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $457.70 | SFO–KIX | 249 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $81.81 | SJC–KIX | 6 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $267.52 | SFO–KIX | 5 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $557.90 | SFO–KIX | 8 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,700 pts + $420.90 | SFO–KIX | 72 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $311.00 | SFO–KIX | 18 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 152,300 pts + $13.10 | SFO–KIX | 85 |
| GOL Smiles | 596,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KIX | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 115,000 miles + $712.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SFO–KIX (seen on 253 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–KIX | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $712.40 | SFO–KIX | 253 |
| Emirates Skywards | 121,000 pts + $1,254.00 | SFO–KIX | 88 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $48.60Mixed cabin | SFO–KIX | 255 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $56.30 | SFO–KIX | 44 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,780.00 | SFO–KIX | 56 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 245,705 pts + $89.01Mixed cabin | SJC–KIX | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 327 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.30 | SFO–KIX | 17 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 150,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KIX (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KIX | 318 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | SFO–KIX | 8 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 323,600 pts + $13.10Mixed cabin | SFO–KIX | 83 |
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.
San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Osaka Kansai (KIX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Jetstar Japan (GK) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,401–5,431 miles (8,692–8,741 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Osaka Kansai (KIX), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 35,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 324 dates | 50,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 255 dates | 80,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 318 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 dates | 50,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates | 300,000 pts + $48.70Atmos · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 8 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 35,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 37 dates | 50,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 4 dates | 245,705 pts + $89.01Aeroplan · 11 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 37 dates |
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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
- Economy: 35,000 points + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 324 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 points + $25.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 255 dates.
- Business Class: 115,000 miles + $712.40 on San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 253 dates.
- First Class: 150,000 points + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 318 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–KIX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–KIX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–KIX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–KIX | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KIX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 148,000 pts + $712.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KIX | United MileagePlus | 360,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KIX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KIX | Delta SkyMiles | 323,600 pts + $13.10Mixed cabin | 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 in the observation window. 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 + $9.40 via Virgin Australia Velocity on SFO–KIX, which showed nonstop space there on 119 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–KIX, which showed nonstop space there on 316 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 250,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–KIX, which showed nonstop space there on 316 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)Atmos | 65,000 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)MileagePlus | 210,500 pts + $697.50 (10 dates)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 65,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)MileagePlus | 201,000 pts + $1,254.00 (2 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + $25.60 (23 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Asia Miles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 182,900 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 92,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 182,900 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 148,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Flying Blue | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 121,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + $48.60 (28 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 139,999 pts + $56.30 (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | — |
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Questions about San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
In business class, SFO–KIX with 115,000 miles + $712.40 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, SFO–KIX with 35,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Osaka Kansai (KIX) had award space?
SFO–KIX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–KIX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–KIX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 03:57 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 11:30 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 115,000 miles + $712.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 253 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 261 dates, premium economy 118 dates, business class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 15 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 11 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 255 dates, business class 255 dates, first class 318 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 258 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 77 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 50 dates, premium economy 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 169 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business class 17 dates, first class 83 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 257 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 88 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (35,000 miles + $5.60) to $463.00 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $463.00); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (250,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,780.00 with Qantas (182,900 points + $1,780.00). GOL Smiles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for their lowest economy awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points?
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 + taxes not reported with Atmos (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 115,000 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (20 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 31, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.