Flying from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Tokyo and Osaka are both in the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 158 weekly Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Jetstar Japan is the earliest you can take. Peach Aviation operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
To ensure you get on your NRT to KIX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Osaka (and then seeing more of Japan!) is a cinch with Jetstar Japan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Jetstar Japan is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 74.38% of services landing on schedule, Jetstar Japan is the most punctual carrier offering NRT to KIX flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NRT and KIX:
Fukuoka Airport
New Chitose Airport
Gimhae International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Rs9,107 is currently the best price for a one-way Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs18,327. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NRT to KIX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NRT to KIX.
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Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Narita International Airport, 70.53% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Tokyo to Narita International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near NRT. Whether you have an early flight from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Grab a Kansai International Airport rental car and explore Osaka and beyond with your own wheels. BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE and TravelCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Kansai International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International Airport to central Osaka has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Osaka in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Narita International Airport to Kansai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from NRT to KIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a trip to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.