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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka takes 00m, covering 13,029 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka range from $890 to $1,411, with an average of $1,137 over the past 12 months. Anything below $890 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $1,137 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Osaka are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $437, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Since Osaka is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX) – daily rates from around $50:

• Yesaway
• IX Rental
• HM Rent a Car
• CG Car Rental
• KuMa Rental Car

Near Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) – daily rates from around $90:

• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• ORIX Rent a Car
• Nissan Rent-A-Car

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in Osaka area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,097 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,206, a difference of $109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 56m, compared to 14h 50m via Cairns (CNS) and 15h 02m via Brisbane (BNE).

Osaka is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Japan Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Osaka are Dotonbori Glico Man Sign, Universal Studios Japan, and Grand Cube Osaka. These are among the most viewed places in Osaka on KAYAK.

Kansai International Airport is the main international airport serving the Osaka region. Despite its name, Osaka International Airport, also called Itami Airport, is actually a domestic airport. This means you will fly via Tokyo to land there.

There are multiple options for transport to the centre. The Kansai Airport Rapid Service is a rail service to central Osaka (Umeda) that takes about 65min and costs around ¥1300 (A$ 15). There are also bus stops at T1 and T2 with a free shuttle between them. You can buy bus tickets from vending machines at the stops. A taxi to central Osaka takes about 50min and costs around ¥18,300 (A$ 217).

You can catch the Limousine Bus, which will get you to central Osaka (Umeda) in about 45min and cost about ¥670 (A$ 8), while a taxi will take about 20min and cost roughly ¥5900 (A$ 70). You can also take the monorail to Hotarugaike Station and then jump on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Osaka-Umeda Station. Total travel time is around 20-25min and the cost is about ¥500 (A$ 6).

Cathay Pacific offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility. These services include wheelchair assistance, priority boarding and accessible seating, including wider aisles, more legroom and additional armrests. Passengers are advised to contact Cathay Pacific's reservations office in advance to request these services.

Nearby cities that can be accessed from Kansai International Airport include Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Izumisano, which are accessible by train or bus. Visitors may consider hiring a car to explore cities like Himeji and Wakayama, as they are less accessible by public transportation.

The specific stopovers for airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka may vary depending on the airline. Some of the common stopover cities include Chengdu, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Manila.

Australian citizens do not need a visa to enter Osaka for stays of up to 90 days, as long as they have a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds to cover their stay. However, other foreign nationals may need a visa to enter Osaka, Japan, depending on their nationality and the purpose of their visit.