Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Miami.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MIA to KIX flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MIA and KIX include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight is R 6,748. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 14,774. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MIA to KIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
78% of flights leaving from Miami International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Miami International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MIA? If you've booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and explore beyond Osaka's usual tourist stops.
Give yourself a better shot at securing a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
From Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, Osaka is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
November is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Osaka in March.
Lock in your flight from Miami International Airport to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport for August if you'd like to explore Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MIA to KIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Osaka. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
If you want to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among the biggest draws.