Flying from Houston to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Houston.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to KIX.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to KIX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Kansai International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Kansai International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the options between Houston Hobby Airport and KIX.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Houston to KIX flight? Kick back in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to KIX if you have a late flight from Houston to Kansai International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
Central Osaka is around 48 kilometres from Kansai International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
R 5,604 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Kansai International Airport. A return flight starts from R 12,451. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to KIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Houston to Kansai International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Kansai International Airport (KIX). April is when most people visit Osaka. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Houston to KIX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Kansai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Osaka
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Kansai International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:
Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Osaka travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Universal Studios Japan.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres northeast of Osaka, a visit to Nagoya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Japan, head for Toyohashi, roughly 209 kilometres east of Osaka. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are highlights.