Travelling from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is two hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KIX.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to KIX departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX) out of Avalon Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KIX flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport. First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are great choices near KIX.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
$312 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport. Return flights start at $561. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KIX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Kansai International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Melbourne to KIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Osaka. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport (KIX), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Melbourne to KIX flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Kansai International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
Your Osaka visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Osaka, a trip to Nagoya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Hiroshima is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Osaka. No journey is complete without a visit to Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
