$450+ Cheap flights to Osaka

Flights to Osaka, Japan, will arrive at one of two airports: Osaka International (Itami) Airport (ITM) or Kansai International Airport (KIX), the city’s main gateway. Flights to both are available from New Zealand’s principal airports. Journeys from Wellington Airport (WLG) typically last between 39h – 41h 30 min and several trips from Christchurch Airport (CHC) offer flight times from 29h 30min – 40h 25min in duration. You can also get service from Auckland International Airport (AKL) with flights lasting between 16h - 37h in most cases.

Unfortunately, non-stop flights from New Zealand to Osaka are not currently available. There are, however, one-stop flights from Auckland with connections via Narita to Kansai International that last between 16h – 35h 30min. Others with stopovers at Narita en route to Osaka Itami have durations between 26h – 36h 40min. Osaka flight deals involving one connection are also possible from Christchurch to Kansai International. The best location for two-stop flights is also Christchurch Airport where service to Osaka Itami lasts about 29h 30min with connections at Singapore and Narita. Similar service is also available from Wellington to Kansai International, Osaka, via Auckland and Singapore with durations of approximately 39h.

Kansai Airport Rapid Service trains (JR West) from Kansai International T1 and T2F offer transport times to the city centre of approximately 1h 05min. Bus Lines 3, 5, 7, 10 and 11 can connect you with various locations like Shin-Osaka Station and Umeda station in about an hour. Journey time for taxis to Central Osaka is an hour, which is comparable for airport shuttles, Uber and Lyft services as well as car hire options. From Osaka Itami, your options are Bus Lines 1, 5 and 8 through 13 to central city locations like Namba and Shin-Osaka, but you should allocate at least an hour for these journeys. The Monorail from the airport takes about 50min to Umeda Station. Car and motorcycle hire as well as airport taxis, Lyft and Uber transport are additional choices that can get you there in about 20min.

Midway between Kobe and Kyoto, Osaka is an important commercial, cultural and financial centre in western Japan. The great daimyo Toyotomi Hideoyoshi established a capital here during the 16th century and his former stronghold, Osaka Castle, is one of the city’s most visited and beloved landmarks. Many of its temples and shrines, such as Shitenno-ji (Buddhist) and Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine (Shinto), exemplify the importance of religion in Japanese culture and are fascinating places of interest. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the world’s largest and another hot ticket for visitors while Universal Studios hosts families by the tens of thousands each year. Food is tremendously important here and Osakan cuisine is recognised the world over for its quality and defining taste. Some of the city’s most popular restaurants are located in the Dotonbori, Shinsekai and Kitashinchi districts where you can sample specialties like teppanyaki, udon and takoyaki. A visit during July-August gets you ready for Tenjin Matsuri and Sumiyoshi Matsuri, Osaka’s two most important festivals.

New Zealand nationals with an unexpired passport can travel to Osaka without a visa for a period of 90 days. Resident foreign nationals should seek advice regarding visa requirements from their local consulate or online.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Osaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Japan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Osaka.

Kobe is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Osaka. One-way flights to Kobe typically cost $88, while return flights cost around $92.

A return flight to Osaka will typically cost around $85, however they can be found for as little as $54.

For those looking to save time traveling to Osaka, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 40 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Osaka Kansai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Osaka Kansai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is the closest property to Osaka Kansai Intl (0.0 km away from Osaka Kansai Intl).