Flying from New York to Osaka: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from New York to Osaka. Check out your options for flying out of New York from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the primary hub where you can touch down in Osaka.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to Osaka. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your cheap flights from New York to Osaka, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from New York to Osaka. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Newark Liberty International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Osaka? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Osaka. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Newark Liberty International Airport and Osaka:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to Osaka? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to the centre of Osaka takes about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from New York to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
The centre of Osaka is about 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM). As soon as your flight from New York to Osaka has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 18 minutes.
After your flight from New York to Osaka, rest your head at a hotel close to ITM. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Osaka
At the moment, R 8,087 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Osaka. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,052. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from New York to Osaka if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from New York to Osaka is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Best time to go to Osaka
June is the most popular month for flights from New York to Osaka. To escape the crowds, go to Osaka in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from New York to Osaka in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Osaka sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from New York to Osaka, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Osaka itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from New York to Osaka. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.