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Osaka Museum of History
A well-curated city museum tracing Osaka’s story from ancient Naniwa to the modern era, with excellent scale models and views toward Osaka Castle.
Flights from Tokyo to Osaka depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
There are 36 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:10, the last at 21:45. The fastest flight covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 1h 15m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Flights per day 53 |
Direct flights 36 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 6:10 AM |
Last flight 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$381
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Flights per day
52
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Tokyo to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Osaka will cost around $381 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 52 flights that leave Tokyo for Osaka onThu, May 28, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct flights cover the 402 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 28 the longest flights will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GK217
GK215
MM304
MM312
GK211
JL117
JL101
JL127
JL131
JL103Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $104 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Osaka:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Osaka costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Osaka costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Osaka take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Osaka flights for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JL623 · JL2382 | 6:20 AM Tokyo Haneda | 4h05 | 10:25 AM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL101 | 6:30 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 7:35 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL431 · JL2300 | 6:50 AM Tokyo Haneda | 5h10 | 12:00 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL161 · JL2174 | 7:05 AM Tokyo Haneda | 8h35 | 3:40 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL161 · JL2172 | 7:05 AM Tokyo Haneda | 4h00 | 11:05 AM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL161 · JL2176 | 7:05 AM Tokyo Haneda | 12h35 | 7:40 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL277 · JL2346 | 7:10 AM Tokyo Haneda | 5h10 | 12:20 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL277 · JL2356 | 7:10 AM Tokyo Haneda | 9h30 | 4:40 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL277 · JL2344 | 7:10 AM Tokyo Haneda | 26h10 | 9:20 AM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL175 · JL2234 | 7:20 AM Tokyo Haneda | 2h50 | 10:10 AM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL175 · JL2238 | 7:20 AM Tokyo Haneda | 12h00 | 7:20 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL175 · JL2236 | 7:20 AM Tokyo Haneda | 8h55 | 4:15 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL221 | 7:20 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1h15 | 8:35 AM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL103 | 7:30 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 8:35 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL6025 | 7:40 AM Tokyo Narita | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
GK217 | 7:40 AM Tokyo Narita | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 10:45 PM Tokyo | 1h40 | 12:25 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
JL625 · JL2386 | 8:00 AM Tokyo Haneda | 5h05 | 1:05 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL661 · JL2364 | 8:05 AM Tokyo Haneda | 4h30 | 12:35 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
MM304 | 8:30 AM Tokyo Narita | 1h35 | 10:05 AM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL433 · JL2300 | 9:15 AM Tokyo Haneda | 2h45 | 12:00 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL111 | 9:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1h10 | 10:45 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL663 · JL2364 | 9:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 3h00 | 12:35 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL689 · JL2434 | 9:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 3h25 | 1:20 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL113 | 10:45 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 11:50 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL629 · JL2388 | 11:25 AM Tokyo Haneda | 5h15 | 4:40 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL115 | 11:30 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 12:35 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL317 · JL2056 | 11:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 4h15 | 4:10 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL317 · JL2058 | 11:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 5h05 | 5:00 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL6031 | 12:00 PM Tokyo Narita | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
GK215 | 12:00 PM Tokyo Narita | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL117 | 12:30 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 1:35 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL225 | 12:35 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h25 | 2:00 PM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL319 · JL2056 | 12:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 3h20 | 4:10 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL319 · JL2058 | 12:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 4h10 | 5:00 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL631 · JL2388 | 12:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 3h50 | 4:40 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL119 | 1:35 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 2:40 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL121 | 2:35 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 3:40 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL125 | 2:55 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 4:00 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL667 · JL2366 | 3:00 PM Tokyo Haneda | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL127 | 4:30 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL669 · JL2366 | 4:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 3h35 | 8:15 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL179 · JL2234 | 5:30 PM Tokyo Haneda | 16h40 | 10:10 AM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL131 | 5:35 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h05 | 6:40 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL133 | 6:00 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h10 | 7:10 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL287 · JL2344 | 6:15 PM Tokyo Haneda | 15h05 | 9:20 AM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
JL3009 | 6:25 PM Tokyo Narita | 1h25 | 7:50 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL137 | 6:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h10 | 7:50 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
GK211 | 7:00 PM Tokyo Narita | 1h50 | 8:50 PM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL139 | 7:10 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h20 | 8:30 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL443 · JL2300 | 7:45 PM Tokyo Haneda | 16h15 | 12:00 PM Osaka | 1 transfer | |
MM312 | 8:20 PM Tokyo Narita | 1h40 | 10:00 PM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL229 | 8:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1h20 | 10:00 PM Osaka Kansai | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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A well-curated city museum tracing Osaka’s story from ancient Naniwa to the modern era, with excellent scale models and views toward Osaka Castle.
A major contemporary and modern art museum with strong Japanese and international collections, housed mostly underground beneath a striking entrance sculpture.
A popular newer art museum presenting modern and contemporary art, design, and special exhibitions in a bold black cubic building.
Osaka’s most famous entertainment district, known for neon signs, canal views, and nonstop city energy, especially lively at night.
A nostalgic neighborhood with retro Showa-era character, street scenes, and classic Osaka atmosphere centered around Tsutenkaku.
A top city viewpoint with dramatic rooftop and indoor panoramas, especially popular for sunset and night photos.
Osaka’s signature street snack: round batter balls filled with octopus, grilled in special molds, then topped with sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed, and bonito flakes.
A savory pancake made with cabbage and batter, usually cooked with pork or seafood. Osaka style is mixed before grilling and is one of the city’s most iconic comfort foods.
Skewered meat, seafood, and vegetables coated in crumbs and deep-fried. This classic Osaka specialty is especially associated with the Shinsekai area.
A well-known long-running spot for hearty okonomiyaki with generous fillings and a casual, popular atmosphere near Namba.
A famous Dotonbori okonomiyaki restaurant known for Osaka-style savory pancakes, quality ingredients, and a lively, traditional atmosphere.
A respected local sushi restaurant popular for fresh fish, good value, and an energetic atmosphere that draws both residents and visitors.
Moderate by Japan standards. Budget eats are cheap, but hotels and fine dining can raise daily costs.
Tipping is not expected in Japan and can feel awkward. Service is included. Do not leave cash on tables; round-up tips are also uncommon.
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Kansai International Airport, Osaka -> Osaka Station, Osaka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Osaka by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Osaka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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