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Cheapest return flight
$1,207
Typical prices: $1,419-$2,041
China Southern
Wed 7/3Wed 14/3
AKL - KIX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$612
Typical prices: $708-$1,295
Jetstar
Wed 18/4
AKL - KIX • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Osaka

 
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Recent return flight deals to Osaka

Sun, 7 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 14:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
19h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 16:15Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,207China Southern
15 hours ago
Tue, 9 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 14:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
19h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 16:15Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,326China Southern
3+ days ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Korean Air Logo
11:45 - 12:50Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
29h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
12:30 - 09:55Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
17h 25m1 stop Seoul Gimpo Intl
$1,423Korean Air
10 hours ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Korean Air Logo
11:45 - 17:40Auckland  Auckland Intl-Kobe Kobe
33h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
11:10 - 09:55Kobe  Kobe-Auckland Auckland Intl
18h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl
$1,515Korean Air
3+ days ago
Fri, 29 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
18h 45m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
China Airlines Logo
12:45 - 19:10Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
26h 25m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane
$1,547China Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 28 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:00Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
24h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 15:45Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
27h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,582Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 9 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
18h 45m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
China Airlines Logo
12:45 - 19:10Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
26h 25m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane
$1,614China Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 6 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 14:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
32h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 18:30Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
29h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,626Multiple Airlines
15 hours ago
Sun, 18 Apr - Mon, 26 Apr
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 19:45Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
16h 25m1 stop Brisbane
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 16:10Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
15h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$1,672Jetstar
3+ days ago
Fri, 16 Apr - Mon, 26 Apr
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 19:45Auckland  Auckland Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
16h 25m1 stop Brisbane
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 16:10Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
15h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$1,724Jetstar
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Osaka

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

What is the cheapest flight to Osaka?

Auckland to Osaka is the cheapest route at $1,207 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Osaka?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Osaka costs $1,698, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $1,641, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $1,786.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka at $1,658 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,980.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka with an average price of $1,259 return.
•December ($2,286) and September ($1,839) 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 $1,602 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,987.

What is a good deal for flights to Osaka?

Flights under $1,419 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Osaka at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,388.

When are flights to Osaka the cheapest?

Flights to Osaka are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% 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

June

Cheapest flight

$612
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland 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.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Osaka is around $1,419 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.

  • Which airports serve Osaka?

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

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Osaka?

    Last-minute fares to Osaka (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 31% higher than the average return fare of $1,698.

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

    Cathay Pacific operates the most flights from New Zealand to Osaka at 0 per week, while China Southern is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Osaka. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • 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.

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, book around 21 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 39% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Osaka, a good return fare is around $1,419. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Osaka in May. Return fares historically average $1,259, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 $385 on a return flight. Evening flights to Osaka average $1,602 compared to $1,987 for midday flights.
  • Once you arrive in Osaka, a few great places to start are Universal Studios Japan, Cool Japan Park Osaka, and Dotonbori Glico Man Sign. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1218 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.7Crew
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Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

8.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2026
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Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

Plane took off on time and I had the whole row to myself!

The boarding process for Korean airlines is very straightforward and easy. You've never met such helpful and friendly people. The food was great and the entertainment options were excellent too. My teenage boys found programs they wanted to watch while I had fun watching a full season of the Last Man - the Blind Investigator (Japanese), which my wife enjoyed too. My only complaint was that it takes a very long time to taxi at ICN (20 minutes) and the pilot had to hold at the gate for 10 minutes after our scheduled departure time, which meant we got to Seattle 27 minutes late. Luckily I had a long enough connection to make my next flight, but just barely.

An International flight from Cebu to Incheon was delayed the night before without a proper explanation. Same thing happened from Incheon to Cebu in the first leg. I will not fly Korean again. And I will ensure Delta their US partner hears about it. This is a routine by Korean to delay flights from and to Cebu via Incheon.

Absolutely wonderful,love the big clean plane specially the good food.

The flight attendants seemed to be a little more grumpy this time. A350s could use more toilet stalls.

I like your stewardess, they are nice. However, your food could have been better and wheres your dessert? You do not offer beer or scotch. I do not drink alcohol biut my husband can have one or two, he has to ask if he can have one. during dinner or lunch, it should be offerred. Also, you do not have the most famous drinks ginger ale

Going through security a second time to get on the next Korean Air flight was utterly ridiculous and unnecessary. We were in a International secure area.

2 hour connection time in Seoul to make plane to Bangkok. Giant security lineup. Lots of worry over making flight reduced joy of flying via KE/Incheon. This was a repeat of my flight in Nov 2022, so apparently is the new normal for KE. Flight was boarding after I was forced to jog what seemed to be 2 miles from security to my departure gate. Please fix this. I still cannot understand that if you have already been screened in Canada for dangerous items, and there is no opportunity to obtain any between one plane and the next, why you should be screened AGAIN.

Due to technical difficulties the flight was delayed but we were kept informed and still made it on time to our connecting flight Crew was very attentive and helpful

We boarded late and it snowballed from there. Had to wait behind 6 other flights to take off before us. Then, arriving late to our destination, we had to circle in the air for 20 minutes. If that's not enough, the seats are very cramped on their iteration if the A321neo. I'm 6"3' tall and my knees were pressed against the seat in front of me. These are not the slimline seats that offer less cushion with more leg room. I had no room to move my legs. Since I am an adult male, I also had no shoulder room. I sat on an aisle seat to have some space to lean my should out. But the walkway seemed to be more narrow than I am used to see. I felt bad for the middle passenger because there was just no where for me to put my shoulders except into the middle seat person. I don't plan to fly in this airline again in this configuration. Pack everyone in and lose my business.

Flight attendants. Food, entertainment and most of all, be on time.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

Not great, will likely try to fly another or maybe I should have upgraded my ticket? Needed Air…

Didn't like on this return inbound flights (from Hong Kong to Vancouver) Outbound to the Hong Kong was good.

Bars and restaurants in Taipei close early. The lounge isn’t very good, but better than the public areas.

The plane was uncomfortable. I paid extra for more legroom but the seat was still uncomfortable. Other seats on the same exact row didn’t have to pay extra but still have extra legroom. I didn’t understand why I needed to pay $170 for. It was Iike China airline just wants to make money off their passengers. It was unfair.

Excellent staff made the boarding process fast and easy. Friendly crews on both flights from Saigon to Taipei and Taipei to Los Angeles. Will fly China Airlines again.

I’m really impressed with air China…first time -and I will book again without hesitation! :)

Excellent service from the staff always!!!! Very professional staff! Thanks for the hot tea that I needed throughout the flight I had a problem with my entertainment screen, the movie kept restarting. Overall, a great flight and I would fly China Southern again ! Great Job 👏

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

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.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

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.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

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.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

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

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

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

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Captains address to passengers was excellent. Knee room in seating was very uncomfortable.

The plane was new. There are two rows of business 2 x 2, but the seat pitch is the same as the rest of the plane (3 x 3). Carry ons must be weighed and tagged before boarding. Do this at home to avoid nasty surprises.

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