Statistics on Los Angeles -Osaka flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Osaka (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Osaka from Los Angeles airport is $ 1355 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1095 (in october) and $ 1696 (in june), which is a saving of $ 261 or a surplus of $ 341 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $949 to $1001 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Osaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Osaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Osaka from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1095, saving $ 261 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1355). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1696).
Flight Los Angeles -Osaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 936 | $ 1220 | good price |
| February | $ 889 | $ 1121 | good price |
| March | $ 970 | $ 1267 | fair price |
| April | $ 1024 | $ 1502 | fair price |
| May | $ 974 | $ 1364 | fair price |
| June | $ 1225 | $ 1696 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1230 | $ 1633 | high price |
| August | $ 1030 | $ 1348 | fair price |
| September | $ 901 | $ 1124 | good price |
| October | $ 879 | $ 1095 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 935 | $ 1344 | fair price |
| December | $ 1136 | $ 1543 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Osaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Osaka range from $685 to $2213. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $685 to $738), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $949 to $1001 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Osaka flight
There are 11 companies that serve Los Angeles from Osaka airport: Japan Airlines, United, Viva Macau, ANA, American Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines, China Airlines and starlux airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Japan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Osaka route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Osaka flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 644 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Osaka flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $73. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $131.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Osaka to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $82. Conversely, departing from Osaka on a friday may cost you an additional $75.
Top prices Los Angeles -Osaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 14-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 682 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 683 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 682 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 02-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 683 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 506 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 07-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 683 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 08-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 680 | direct flight with Japan Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 01-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 682 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Osaka | 21-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with ANA |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Osaka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Osaka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Osaka, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1156 $, which is a saving of 199 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (267 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Osaka flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1077 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1108), 2 to 3 months ($ 1125), 3 to 4 months ($ 1206), 4 to 5 months ($ 1129) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 906 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 984), 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 5 to 6 months ($ 1097) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1126 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1136), 3 to 4 months ($ 1128), 6 to 7 months ($ 1138) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1126 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1134), 7 to 8 months ($ 1450), 8 to 9 months ($ 1313), 9 to 10 months ($ 1430), 10 to 11 months ($ 1400) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1057 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1287), 1 to 2 months ($ 1130), 8 to 9 months ($ 1286), 11 to 12 months ($ 1301) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1309 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1522), 3 to 4 months ($ 1315), 8 to 9 months ($ 1445), 9 to 10 months ($ 1583), 10 to 11 months ($ 1663) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1386 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1525), 3 to 4 months ($ 1386), 4 to 5 months ($ 1445), 9 to 10 months ($ 1500), 10 to 11 months ($ 1550) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1139 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1249), 2 to 3 months ($ 1212), 3 to 4 months ($ 1175), 5 to 6 months ($ 1249) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1000 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1018), 2 to 3 months ($ 1036), 3 to 4 months ($ 1026), 4 to 5 months ($ 1036), 6 to 7 months ($ 1084) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 957 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1092), 1 to 2 months ($ 982), 2 to 3 months ($ 1005), 3 to 4 months ($ 995), 5 to 6 months ($ 1014), 6 to 7 months ($ 1004), 7 to 8 months ($ 1043) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1072 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1150), 2 to 3 months ($ 1270), 7 to 8 months ($ 1289) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1244 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1457), 2 to 3 months ($ 1366) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Osaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Los Angeles to Osaka: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 4704 $783 to $8107 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1662 $718 to $5586 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 920 $682 to $1952 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 751 $479 to $1191 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 950 $682 to $1799 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1596 $723 to $6182 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1303 $675 to $4278 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1650 $1018 to $2834 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1576 $1082 to $2452 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1487 $812 to $4064 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 903 $699 to $1689 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1085 $680 to $2611 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Osaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!