Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Award data window: November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for 11 months. Across well-covered months, November 2026–January 2027 are among the cheapest, at 35,000 points.
LAXKIX
Los Angeles to Osakaaward flights
Compare 13 loyalty programs for Los Angeles to Osaka award flights, with economy seats from 35,000 points.
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Route snapshot
Los Angeles to Osaka shows nonstop award space on Japan Airlines. Award pricing spans 13 programs, and the cheapest economy award is 35,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards. More programs mean more ways to overpay, since the same seat can cost very different amounts depending on the program. Pricing for all 13 programs on LAX–KIX is laid out below.
- Route
- LAX to KIX
- Direct service
- 495 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 35
- Best economy price
- From 35,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 50,000 pts
- Best business price
- From 60,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 85,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 35,000Lowest | Not available | Not available | 150,000pts |
 American AirlinesAA | 35,000Lowest | Not available | 698,375pts | 100,000pts |
 Japan AirlinesJL | 35,000Lowest | 50,000Lowest | 60,000Lowest | 95,000pts |
 Air FranceAF | 36,000pts | 65,000pts | 115,000pts | Not available |
 KLMKL | 36,000pts | 65,000pts | 147,500pts | Not available |
Korean AirKE | 38,000pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
GKGK | 41,900pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 United AirlinesUA | 42,000pts | 65,000pts | 170,000pts | 85,000Lowest |
Hainan AirlinesHU | 42,500pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 DeltaDL | 43,500pts | 103,100pts | Not available | 195,000pts |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/23/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Los Angeles and Osaka price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 35,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 35,000 |
| Dec 2026 | 35,000 |
| Jan 2027 | 35,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 35,000 |
| Mar 2027 | 35,000 |
| Apr 2027 | 35,000 |
| May 2027 | 35,000 |
| Jun 2027 | 35,000 |
| Jul 2027 | 35,000 |
| Aug 2027 | 43,500 |
| Sep 2027 | 42,500 |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec, Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 35,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
14 airlines with award seats between Los Angeles and Osaka, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAA
Air CanadaACAlaska AirlinesAS
Cathay PacificCXDeltaDL
EmiratesEK
Etihad AirwaysEY
LufthansaLH
Qantas AirwaysQF
Qatar AirwaysQR
Singapore AirlinesSQ
Turkish AirlinesTKUnited AirlinesUA
Virgin AtlanticVSRoute notes
What to know before booking Los Angeles to Osaka with points.
About this route
Los Angeles to Osaka is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and 32 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 13 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 35,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Los Angeles–Osaka Flights
This route runs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Osaka (KIX). Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: Japan Airlines. Nonstops make up only about 2% of the award options in the data; the rest connect.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Los Angeles–Osaka with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor connects once; an economy nonstop on Japan Airlines costs more. Taxes and fees on the cheapest economy seat run about $6, below the route's typical economy taxes. Premium economy runs about 1.4 times the economy price and business about 1.7 times. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Alaska Atmos Rewards is cheapest in economy at 35,000 points. American AAdvantage wins premium economy at 50,000 points and business class at 60,000. The routing in premium economy and business class changes airports in Tokyo, from Narita (NRT) to Haneda (HND), so allow transfer time. Air Canada Aeroplan's 85,000-point first-class fare connects; treat it as mixed-cabin until each segment's cabin checks out. The first-class routing changes airports in Tokyo, from Narita (NRT) to Haneda (HND), so allow transfer time.
Airlines & Routing Options
The data has one nonstop award carrier on Los Angeles–Osaka: Japan Airlines. Its oneworld membership means alliance partners can sell that seat too, not only Japan Airlines' own program. Off the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data route through Tokyo, Seattle, and San Francisco. Award inventory here spans 35 airlines, giving plenty of partner paths to check before settling on one program.
Alternative Airports & Routes
On the Los Angeles end, Ontario (ONT) has priced economy from 49,200 points across the tracked dates, above LAX, so it's a backup for when LAX space is gone; Burbank (BUR) prices from 53,300. For a lower-cost trip from Los Angeles, Amsterdam starts from 9,500 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Los Angeles to Osaka.
LAXLASLos Angeles to Las Vegas
From 4,000 ptsBusiness 15,000 pts
LAXMCOLos Angeles to Orlando
From 6,600 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
LAXLGALos Angeles to New York
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 14,500 pts
LAXLHRLos Angeles to London
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 57,500 pts
LAXHNLLos Angeles to Honolulu
From 7,300 ptsBusiness 55,200 pts
LAXSANLos Angeles to San Diego
From 7,500 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Los Angeles to Osaka route.
At last check, economy starts at 35,000 points one-way through Alaska Atmos Rewards, with one stop. Pricing on this route comes from 13 programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. The pricing table above breaks the price down by cabin.