What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Hainan Airlines operates the most flights from Ireland to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport at 0 per week, and for this route Hainan Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Which airports serve Osaka and the surrounding area?

Flights to Osaka can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Osaka include Osaka Itami (ITM) and Kobe (UKB). These airports are not in Osaka itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

How do I know if a flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is around €918 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

How expensive are last-minute flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Last-minute fares to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 8% higher than the average return fare of €1,062.

What is the cheapest flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Dublin to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is the cheapest route at €613 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

On average, a return flight from Ireland to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport costs €1,062, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Dublin average €1,062.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport at €883 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at €1,223.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport with an average price of €894 return. •July (€1,255) and December (€1,248) are the most expensive. •Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Afternoon flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport are the cheapest at €1,019 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at €1,219.

What is a good deal for flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Flights under €918 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Dublin €912.

When are flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?

Hainan Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport among KAYAK users, followed by China Eastern and Qatar Airways.

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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?: Dublin to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is the cheapest route at €613 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from Ireland to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport costs €1,062, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Dublin average €1,062.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?: Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport at €883 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at €1,223.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport with an average price of €894 return.
•July (€1,255) and December (€1,248) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Afternoon flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport are the cheapest at €1,019 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at €1,219.
What is a good deal for flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?: Flights under €918 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Dublin €912.
When are flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport the cheapest?: Flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Osaka based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport is around €918 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How expensive are last-minute flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?
Last-minute fares to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 8% higher than the average return fare of €1,062.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Osaka Kansai Intl Airport?
Hainan Airlines operates the most flights from Ireland to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport at 0 per week, and for this route Hainan Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.
Which airports serve Osaka and the surrounding area?
Flights to Osaka can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Osaka include Osaka Itami (ITM) and Kobe (UKB). These airports are not in Osaka itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

For the best chance at a low fare to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport, book around 6 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 39% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
For flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport, a good return fare is around €918. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport in September. Return fares historically average €894, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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Shift your departure to midday to save up to €200 on a return flight. Midday flights to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport average €1,019 compared to €1,219 for afternoon flights.
Once you arrive in Osaka Kansai Intl Airport, a great place to start is Universal Studios Japan. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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