How to find cheap flights to Osaka
$514 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Osaka. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is $222.
Save yourself the effort of checking fares every day by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices drop.
The general recommendation is to book roughly one month before your departure date. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets then.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Osaka. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to get to the city, consider taking a longer or less direct route. Sometimes, you can find cheaper fares by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Osaka
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that fits your schedule and budget.
Plan your stay for June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest month to travel is April. Book your plane tickets to Osaka then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy traveling in. Osaka is warmest in August, with averages of between 70ºF and 93ºF.
January is when temperatures reach their lowest, between 32ºF and 50ºF.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? January is the driest month in Osaka, averaging five days of rain.
It's rainiest during July, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Traveling to Osaka: what you need to know
You can pick from multiple airports when organizing your Osaka flight. Check out your options for jetting into Kansai International Airport (KIX), Itami Airport (ITM) or Kobe Airport (UKB).
The leading hub for flights into the city is Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Avoid the layovers and get to your destination quickly. Take a direct flight to Osaka with one of these top airlines:
When you touch down in Osaka, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Find the right stay to go with your flight. Check out these popular hotels once you've booked your ticket:
Getting to central Osaka from Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Central Osaka is about 30 miles from KIX, the city's main gateway.
You'll reach the center in around 45 minutes if you're catching a cab or ride-share after your flight to Osaka.
Slip into bed soon after your flight to Osaka. Book a room at any of these hotels near Kansai International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Kick off your Osaka adventure sooner by booking a car rental at KIX. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are trusted names to pick from here.
Kansai International Airport serves Osaka and nearby areas in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Osaka highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Osaka:
Dotonbori: An ideal spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 miles south of the city center in Chūō-ku.
Kuromon Market: Head to this shopping area when you feel like splashing some cash while exploring Osaka. It's roughly 2 miles south of the center in Chūō-ku.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 4 miles southwest of the heart of Osaka in Konohana-ku.
Explore more of Japan
Feel like exploring more? Nagoya will add more excitement to your journey through Japan. It's around 85 miles northeast of Osaka and features Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Dt.BLD. The main airport for this city is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).
Another city in Japan that has plenty going for it is Kobe. From Osaka, it's around 17 miles west and serves up highlights like Chinatown (Nankinmachi) and Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River. Swing by Onsen-ji Temple too.
Roughly 25 miles northeast of Osaka, Kyoto brings even more to your adventure. A few great reasons to visit include Kinkaku-ji, Gion and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
Complete your trip with an Osaka car rental
Rent a car in the city and make your trip more flexible. Browse the range of car rentals in Osaka and discover all top deals with one simple search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy and mileage to cleanliness and customer service.