Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located. Osaka operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from IAD to Osaka, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from IAD to Osaka, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Located around 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, IAD can be reached in about 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Osaka
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka is R 8,730. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 20,158. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to Osaka if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. After your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from IAD to Osaka, tuck yourself in at a hotel near ITM. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Osaka
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka. June is the busiest month to travel to Osaka. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from IAD to Osaka in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Osaka right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osaka:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are top sights which should feature on every Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
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