Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Tokyo.
Each week, there are 30 Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 07:00 Jetstar Japan flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:15 with Peach Aviation.
Your NRT to KIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like May? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetstar Japan has direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Osaka — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Jetstar Japan on this route.
With a dependable 84.24% of services arriving on schedule, Jetstar Japan has the best on-time performance for NRT to KIX flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NRT and KIX:
Fukuoka Airport
Sapporo Chitose Airport
Gimhae International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Currently, $42 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $87. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NRT to KIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NRT to KIX.
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Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the flights that depart from Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near NRT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
If you're getting in on a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Follow your own route with a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and venture far and wide through Osaka and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to central Osaka has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
November is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Osaka in March.
Before locking in your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NRT to KIX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Osaka, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 402 kilometres east to Tokyo to tick off its top attractions. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key reasons to visit.
