Cheap flights from Des Moines to Osaka from £373
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Getting from Osaka airports to the city center
Fastest options: JR Haruka Express (KIX) and Osaka Monorail (ITM). Best value: Nankai Railway and airport limousine buses.
From Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-50 min | ¥1,800-¥2,500 (reserved seat; discounts available with ICOCA card) | every 30 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to central Osaka | |
34-40 min | ¥1,450 (reserved seat fare) | every 30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Namba | |
43-50 min | ¥930 (no reservation required) | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to Namba | |
50-70 min | ¥1,600 (one-way fare) | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Umeda area | |
50-90 min | ¥18,000-¥25,000 (metered; varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience |
From Osaka International Airport (Itami) (ITM)
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-45 min | ¥430-¥650 (combined fare varies by destination) | every 6–10 min (traffic dependent) | flexible city connections | |
25-40 min | ¥650 (one-way fare) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct with luggage | |
25-45 min | ¥5,000-¥8,000 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | groups with luggage |
Notes:
- Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- IC cards (ICOCA, Suica, PASMO) are accepted on trains, monorail, and buses throughout Osaka.
- JR Haruka offers discounted fares for foreign tourists when purchased with an ICOCA card.
- Taxi fares are metered and increase during late night hours (22:00–05:00).
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Osaka
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Osaka
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| All Nippon Airways | ANA | NH | Yes |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Osaka
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 8°C | 2°C |
| February | 9°C | 2°C |
| March | 13°C | 5°C |
| April | 18°C | 9°C |
| May | 23°C | 14°C |
| June | 26°C | 18°C |
| July | 30°C | 23°C |
| August | 32°C | 24°C |
| September | 28°C | 21°C |
| October | 22°C | 15°C |
| November | 16°C | 10°C |
| December | 10°C | 4°C |
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