Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, making Osaka 14 hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EWR to KIX flight.
Flying during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EWR and KIX include:
Beijing Capital Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
R 6,265 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,769. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from EWR to KIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EWR to KIX.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the departures from New York Newark Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to New York Newark Airport from central New York, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near EWR:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Reserve a hotel near KIX if you're on a late New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
November is the busiest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Osaka in March.
Before locking in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to KIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel around 402 kilometres east to Tokyo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.