About This Route
San Francisco to Osaka is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 3 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 5,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 5,000 | 10,000 | -- |
| Aeroplan | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 18,000 | 45,000 | 75,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 25,500 | 54,500 | 81,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 60,000 | 110,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Flying Blue | 40,000 | 80,000 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 50,000 | 100,000 | 135,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Cathay Pacific
CX
Japan Airlines
JL
United Airlines
UA
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 10,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 30,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 45,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 54,500 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 60,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 80,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 5,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 10,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via Asia Miles
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Osaka?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 5,000 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Osaka with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 10,000 points one-way. Other options include Aeroplan at 30,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to KIX?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Aeroplan, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Virgin Points, Emirates Skywards, Avios (BA), Qatar Avios, Flying Blue, Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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