Flying from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Osaka and Tokyo share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Take your pick of 158 weekly Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Jetstar Japan is the earliest flight available. Jetstar Japan operates the last service of the day at 20:55.
To ensure you get on your KIX to NRT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Tokyo (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a snap with Jetstar Japan. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jetstar Japan on this route.
Jetstar Japan leads the way as the most punctual carrier for KIX to NRT flights, with 80.99% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between KIX and NRT include:
Fukuoka Airport
New Chitose Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Right now, R 643 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,356. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KIX to NRT.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KIX to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
67.95% of flights leaving from Kansai International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near KIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel near NRT if you're on a late Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Kansai International Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KIX to NRT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.