Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Osaka from £489

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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£489
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Thu, Jul 30
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£517
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£566
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£572
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£581
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Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£598
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£890
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£893
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£905
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£908
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£910
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Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Johannesburg JNBOsaka KIX
£915
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How much do flights to Osaka cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£489

Cheapest round-trip

£890

Average round-trip

£1,006

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Singapore Airlines

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.

Osaka is served by two main airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Kansai International Airport (KIX) lies 50 km southwest of central Osaka, built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), also known as Osaka International Airport, is located 15 km north of the city center and primarily handles domestic flights. Transport options include express trains, regular rail services, limousine buses, taxis, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka?

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

How to get from Osaka International Airport (Itami) (ITM) to Osaka?

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

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Kansai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Arashiyama - Kyoto, Japan - Awaji - Gion District, Japan - Himeji-Jo - Kinkaku-Ji - Koya-San, Japan

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Osaka

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Osaka

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C2°C
February9°C2°C
March13°C5°C
April18°C10°C
May23°C14°C
June26°C18°C
July30°C23°C
August32°C24°C
September28°C21°C
October22°C15°C
November16°C10°C
December10°C4°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
277
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
31°C25°C
18 Jul
17%
36°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
61%
31°C25°C
19 Jul
35°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
33°C25°C
20 Jul
22%
33°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
35°C26°C
21 Jul
17%
33°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
37°C27°C
22 Jul
34°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
32°C27°C
23 Jul
34°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
34°C26°C
24 Jul
35°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Osaka. Book your trip to arrive at Kansai International, or Itami. The most popular airlines for this route are Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Etihad Airways. Johannesburg and Osaka have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Osaka, consider visiting Arashiyama - Kyoto, Japan, Awaji, Gion District, Japan, Himeji-Jo, Kinkaku-Ji, and Koya-San, Japan.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Osaka?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Osaka and London, Tokyo, Manila, Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Sapporo, Taipei, Okinawa Island, Hong Kong, Edinburgh, Chiang Mai, Busan, Hanoi, Shanghai, Budapest, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Bali, Manchester.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Osaka?
The main airport in Osaka is Kansai International. It is also served by Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Kobe, Okayama, Takamatsu, Komatsu, Nagoya Airfield, Shizuoka, Tokushima, Nanki–Shirahama.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Osaka?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Osaka with Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Osaka?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Osaka, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Osaka?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Osaka, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Osaka?
There are a number of airports in and around Osaka. The main one is Kansai International and other nearby airports include Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Kobe, Okayama, Takamatsu, Komatsu, Nagoya Airfield, Shizuoka, Tokushima, Nanki–Shirahama.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Osaka depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Osaka arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Osaka depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Osaka arrive?

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