R15 788+ Cheap flights to Osaka

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— OSA
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Osaka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Osaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Osaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 21/1213:45
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop19h 40m
Japan Airlines
Thu 7/117:55
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 16/4R15 788
Tue 22/1220:20
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop37h 05m
Japan Airlines
Sun 10/117:55
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 12/4R15 870
Tue 12/512:40
JNB
-
ITM
2 stops35h 55m
Japan Airlines
Sat 16/520:05
ITM
-
JNB
2 stops45h 25m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 13/4R15 935
Wed 27/519:50
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops29h 45m
Japan Airlines
Wed 3/67:35
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 11/4R15 985
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops37h 35m
Japan Airlines
Fri 5/67:35
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 14/4R16 345
Mon 30/1112:45
JNB
-
KIX
1 stop20h 40m
Japan Airlines
Thu 3/1217:55
KIX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 476
Tue 1/1220:20
JNB
-
ITM
2 stops30h 25m
Japan Airlines
Fri 4/129:35
ITM
-
JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 574
Fri 29/519:50
JNB
-
ITM
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/616:50
ITM
-
JNB
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R16 591
Sat 30/512:40
JNB
-
KIX
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/621:00
KIX
-
JNB
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R16 607
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
ITM
2 stops36h 55m
Japan Airlines
Fri 12/67:25
ITM
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 16/4R16 640
Mon 21/1213:45
JNB
-
ITM
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/120:10
ITM
-
JNB
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R17 753
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
ITM
2 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 13/620:05
ITM
-
JNB
2 stops45h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R18 441

Find flight deals to Osaka

Find the latest flights to Osaka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

R15 935

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 608
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 12/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Osaka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R279 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R308 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

12:40-7:35

2 stops35h 55m

Osaka Itami

Sat 16/5

20:05-10:30

2 stops45h 25m

R15 935

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

12:40-7:35

2 stops35h 55m

Osaka Itami

Wed 3/6

20:05-4:00

2 stops38h 55m

R15 952

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

12:40-9:15

2 stops37h 35m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/6

7:35-10:30

2 stops33h 55m

R16 345

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

10:05-17:15

1 stop24h 10m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Mon 25/5

23:45-20:35

1 stop27h 50m

R16 984

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - ITM

JNBITM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-7:35

2 stops28h 45m

Osaka Itami

Sat 6/6

16:25-4:00

2 stops42h 35m

R19 670

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

8:20-21:35

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 15/5

19:45-13:05

2 stops24h 20m

R19 670

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

8:20-21:35

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 5/6

19:45-13:05

2 stops24h 20m

R19 866
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

13:30-17:15

1 stop20h 45m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Fri 15/5

23:45-16:15

1 stop23h 30m

R20 144

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

8:20-21:35

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 7/6

19:25-13:05

2 stops24h 40m

R20 423

JohannesburgOsaka

JNB - KIX

JNBKIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

8:20-21:35

2 stops30h 15m

Osaka Kansai Intl

Thu 28/5

19:45-13:05

2 stops24h 20m

R21 045

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Best time to book a flight to Osaka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Osaka

When is the best time to book a flight to Osaka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Osaka. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Osaka is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Osaka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Osaka takes 32 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Osaka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Osaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Osaka are Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines and Emirates.

Rainfall in Osaka by month

Plan your trip to Osaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Osaka ranges from 40.0 - 200.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Osaka when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Osaka by month

Plan your trip to Osaka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Osaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Osaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Osaka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Osaka. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines,Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific to Japan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

FAQs about flying to Osaka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Osaka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Osaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Osaka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Osaka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Osaka?

    Osaka Itami is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Osaka. One-way flights to Osaka Itami typically cost R966, while return flights cost around R9 761.

  • How much is a return flight to Osaka?

    A return flight to Osaka will typically cost around R10 723, however they can be found for as little as R9 761.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Osaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Osaka, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Osaka Kansai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Osaka Kansai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Osaka Kansai Intl?

    Yes. Osaka Kansai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is the closest property to Osaka Kansai Intl (0,0 km away from Osaka Kansai Intl).

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