How to find cheap flights to Osaka
RM581 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Osaka. Or you can book a round-trip fare for RM830.
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Search for tickets around five months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Osaka. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Indirect routes are generally cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets.
Best time to go to Osaka
To find the month with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available.
To experience the city at its liveliest, book your flights for November. Travelling during peak periods often means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time to travel is March. Lock in your plane tickets to Osaka then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Osaka, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January is when temperatures dip to their coolest, between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? January is the driest month in Osaka, averaging five days of rainfall.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall.
Flying to Osaka: what you need to know
Most travellers flying into the city land at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX).
Skip the layovers and travel to your destination in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Osaka with one of these airlines:
Osaka is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Find the right stay to complete your travel plans. Check out these hotels once you've booked your plane ticket:
Getting to central Osaka from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Central Osaka is about 48 kilometres from KIX, the city's main gateway.
You'll get to the centre in around 50 minutes if you're taking a taxi or ride-share after your flight to Osaka.
About 45 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some good hotels near Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to Osaka lands:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car rental at KIX. Get behind the wheel with BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and experience parts of Osaka that aren't in every guidebook.
Osaka highlights
These leading attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Osaka:
Dotonbori: A perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometres south of the city centre in Chūō-ku.
Dojima Rice Marketplace Remains: Drop a little money here while exploring Osaka. This shopping hub is roughly 0.32 kilometres northwest of the centre in Kita-ku.
Universal Studios Japan: Need one more reason to visit Osaka? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 6 kilometres southwest of the city centre in Konohana-ku.
Explore more of Japan
Japan has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Nagoya, located about 137 kilometres northeast of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium have to be on your to-do list. Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO) is the city's nearest major airport.
Toyohashi makes a great addition to your trip to Japan. You'll find it around 177 kilometres east of Osaka. Yoshida Castle Iron Turret, Ishimaki Shrine Okunoin and Futagawa-fushimiinari stand out as key sights.
Make room for new adventures in Wakayama. Roughly 56 kilometres southwest of Osaka, Jogasaki Coast, Wakayama Castle and Sumiyoshi Shrine are reason enough to go.
Complete your trip with a Osaka car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the range of car rentals in Osaka and set off on your own adventure. Easily compare prices in one place to find the perfect vehicle once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Osaka.





