Flying from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Osaka and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your ITM to SFO flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tokyo Haneda Airport is a popular stop between ITM and SFO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
403 € is the lowest price for a one-way Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 862 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from ITM to SFO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ITM arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ITM? If you've booked an early flight from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ITM to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the biggest draws.