How to find cheap flights from Osaka
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight from Osaka is ج.م. 1,195, departing from Kansai International (Osaka).
A round-trip ticket starts at ج.م. 3,279.
The cheapest city you can fly to from Osaka is Kagoshima.
Find better deals by comparing fares across Osaka's main airports: Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX), Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
Save yourself the effort of checking fares every day by creating a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices go down.
Book early and you give yourself a better shot at savings. For domestic plane tickets from Osaka, book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.
Select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, considering a neighboring airport could open up better flight options or even much lower fares.
Happy to let the deals decide your next stop? Set 'Osaka' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka sits in the UTC+9 time zone, with departures listed in local time.
Top airlines flying from Osaka are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
ANA (All Nippon Airways): Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
J-Air: Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
Peach: Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Travelling to another country? Entry rules can vary depending on your length of stay, passport and travel plans, so always check ahead. Travel agents, airlines and official embassy sites will have reliable advice on visas or any other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Osaka
The most affordable time to get on a flight departing from Osaka is usually June.
August is generally the busiest month to travel. Peak periods like this can bring higher fares.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in March, which is the quietest time to fly out of the city.
General tip: if you can, book midweek. Flights from Osaka leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Osaka
Pack your bags and head off to Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong. They're the most popular international destinations to fly to from Osaka.
Go-to options for adventures closer to home include Tokyo, Sapporo and Okinawa.
Or broaden your travels to South Korea, China or Taiwan. They rank among the most visited countries when flying from Osaka.
Clocking in at about 35 minutes, the shortest flight out of Osaka will get you to Toyooka.
Leaving from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Around 40 kilometres from the city centre, Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is the main airport for flights from Osaka.
It'll take roughly 45 minutes to get there from the centre on public transport. When driving, it's about 50 minutes.
Popular airlines with departures from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport include:
Want to begin your trip on a more relaxed note? Stay somewhere close to KIX, like Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport is another good option.
Flying out of Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM)
When searching for flight tickets from Osaka, don't rule out leaving from Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport (ITM). You might find cheaper deals or more flight options. It's around 11 kilometres from the city centre.
It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
These airlines fly out of ITM, giving you a good range of schedules, routes and fares to pick from:
If you'd prefer to stay close to your boarding gate before your flight from Osaka, these hotels near Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport have your room waiting:
Kobe Airport (UKB) departures
Kobe Airport (UKB) adds to the list of the city's airports. It's about 26 kilometres from central Osaka.
You can reach the airport in around 50 minutes on public transport, or roughly 40 minutes if you're driving from the centre.
You'll find some comfortable hotels close to Kobe Airport. Get a solid night's sleep before your flight out of Osaka at any of these: