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Typical prices: $831-$1,400
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Tue 6/11Fri 23/11
MEL - KIX • 1 stop
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$1,003
Typical prices: $770-$1,410
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Fri 9/2Sat 24/2
SYD - KIX • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Osaka

 
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Recent return flight deals to Osaka

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Juneyao Airlines Logo
09:00 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
14h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Juneyao Airlines Logo
22:10 - 07:00KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$897Juneyao Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Juneyao Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:40MEL  Melbourne-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
28h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Juneyao Airlines Logo
13:45 - 07:00KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-MEL Melbourne
15h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$897Juneyao Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:10 - 21:00BNE  Brisbane-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
34h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:10 - 09:00KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-BNE Brisbane
18h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$902China Eastern
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:10 - 21:00BNE  Brisbane-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
34h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:10 - 09:00KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-BNE Brisbane
18h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$905China Eastern
Mon, 22 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 10:15MEL  Melbourne-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
22h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 00:10KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 35m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$915Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:30 - 15:10MEL  Melbourne-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
25h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
19:05 - 23:05KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$957Cathay Pacific
Wed, 24 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 14:10MEL  Melbourne-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
28h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 09:45KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-MEL Melbourne
15h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$957China Southern
Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
China Southern Logo
15:15 - 14:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
24h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 06:35KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$967China Southern
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 09:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
23h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 10:00KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 30m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
$969Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:30 - 06:20MEL  Melbourne-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl
16h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:00 - 23:05KIX  Osaka Kansai Intl-MEL Melbourne
28h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$986Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Osaka flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Osaka with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Osaka?

Melbourne Airport to Osaka is the cheapest route at $897 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Osaka is the most popular connection with return deals from $969.

How much is a flight to Osaka?

A return flight to Osaka costs $1,070 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cairns average $810, while Perth runs a bit higher at $1,014.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka at $1,017 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,157.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka?

  • May is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka with an average price of $821 return.
  • December ($1,596) and January ($1,240) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Osaka?

Night flights to Osaka are the cheapest at $1,031 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,240.

What is a good deal for flights to Osaka?

Flights under $831 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Osaka at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Cairns $657
  • Perth $772
  • Melbourne Airport $830
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When are flights to Osaka the cheapest?

Flights to Osaka are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Osaka

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$375
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (49% more expensive on average)
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport

When to book flights to Osaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Osaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Osaka, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Kansai International Airport?

    The Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is a three-minute walk away from the airport terminals and station, which makes it very convenient for those travellers who are carrying large suitcases. As it is located so close to the airport there is no need for a shuttle bus.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at Kansai International Airport?

    There is free Wi-Fi access throughout Kansai International Airport. Locate the ‘FreeWiFi@KIX’ network and start surfing – there is no registration procedure to use this service. If you do not have your own device but are desperate to access the Internet, there are coin-operated Internet points located in both the terminal buildings.

  • How do I get from Itami Aiport to Osaka city centre?

    There are several options for reaching the city centre but perhaps the least complicated way of doing it is to use an airport limousine bus, which will stop at various hotels en route to Osaka Station (Umeda area). The bus can be caught outside the main door to the international arrivals hall.

  • How do I get from Kansai International Airport to Kobe Airport?

    There is a ferry that transports passengers across the water from one airport to the other. The fees are JPY1,850 (around AUD23) one way for adults and JPY930 (around AUD11) for children. Tickets must be bought in the airport (on the first floor of T1, or at international arrivals in T2) before boarding the shuttle bus to transfer you to the ferry port.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Osaka?

    Jetstar operates the most flights from Australia to Osaka at 11 per week, and for this route Jetstar is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Osaka. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Osaka?

    Flights to Osaka arrive at: Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

  • Which airports serve Osaka and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Osaka can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Osaka include Osaka Itami (ITM) and Kobe (UKB). These airports are not in Osaka itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How long are direct flights to Osaka from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Osaka varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Brisbane: 9h 00m
    • from Sydney: 9h 50m
    • from Cairns: 7h 25m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Osaka?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Osaka are from:
    • Melbourne, from $897 return

  • How many flights serve Osaka?

    Osaka receives 2 flights per day and 11 per week from across the world. Brisbane has the most flights to Osaka with 4 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Osaka is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Osaka is around $831 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Osaka?

    Last-minute fares to Osaka – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the average return fare of $1,070.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Osaka?

Your guide to booking Osaka flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Osaka, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Osaka, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $831 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Osaka in May. Return fares historically average $821 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $209 per return. Evening flights to Osaka average $1,031 compared to $1,240 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Osaka, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Jetstar includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Osaka, a few great places to start are Dotonbori Glico Man Sign, Universal Studios Japan, and Grand Cube Osaka. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • There are three airports that serve Osaka – Kansai International Airport, Itami Airport and Kobe Airport. While the majority of flights to Osaka from Australia will land at Kansai International Airport, which is the furthest away from the city centre, the Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways flies from Sydney via Tokyo to Itami Airport, which is just over 14km from the centre. Qantas flies direct from Sydney to Kansai while all other locations in Australia fly to Osaka with layovers.
  • Travellers with babies on flights to Osaka will be happy to know that there are dedicated baby rooms at Kansai International Airport where you can change your baby’s nappy and conduct your usual feeding routine in privacy. These rooms are equipped with nappy changing tables, hot water and microwaves to heat up food and milk.
  • If you are hungry when you arrive at Kansai International Airport and want to try some local cuisine, there are a number of restaurants you can visit. They include Ganko Sushi restaurant, U-Don noodle bar and Hanagoyomi, which serves freshly made udon and soba noodles with select local ingredients.
  • For travellers who have arrived at Itami Airport and are in need of a cigarette, it is important to note that while smoking is not permitted inside the terminal building there are dedicated smoking areas in the Central, North and South Terminal areas, both before and after security. At the Central Terminal the smoking area is outside.
  • For those who need a break after their flight from Australia to Osaka and are keen on watching planes taking off and landing, Itami Airport has an Observation Deck in Terminal 4F. This observation deck is free of charge and open from 6:00am until 10:00pm daily, allowing you to lose yourself in the activity of the airport apron as you observe all the different aircraft coming and going.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Osaka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Osaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1602 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
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The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2026
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The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

It was a middle of the night changeover, so we were all ready for sleep. Staff were helpful and managed a few hours sleep. Food options were good.

Excellent- a lot of food Disappointed with the premium economy pouch- did not have toothbrush and tooth paste or socks. Other airlines provide them

The meat-and-rice combination was a good idea, but the food could use some improvement. The meat looked a bit mushy and almost like ground meat, which wasn’t very appetizing, and the flavor was just average. Other than that, everything else was great.

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

It was good. Just a very long stay over in China to get the second leg to London

We were taking the flight MU 8649 from Shanghai to Osaka and the original boarding gate was 20 and we didn’t receive any notification or broadcast about gate changes, and by the time we missed the original boarding time we check thr electric board and realized the gate was changed to 208 Also the flight was delayed by almost an hour and the crew member didn’t provide any explanation, after we finally boarded the aircraft was very hot, the crew member told me the air conditioning was not working and tried to calm passages down by offering iced water, all of us sat in the aircraft for another 40 mins before it finally took off

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Smooth flight with great staff shame about the hard seats

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

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