Flying from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport (KIX): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport (KIX) taking off from here.
The timezone in Osaka is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix. Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka.
To ensure you get on your flight from Phoenix to KIX, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport. Check out these connections between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and KIX:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to KIX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82.57% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Heading to AZA from central Phoenix? The airport is located around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 40 minutes by car.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Phoenix to Kansai International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from AZA reach their destination within the expected time frame 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport. First Cabin Kansai Airport is one option near KIX. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport before travelling to your final destination.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport is R 7,820. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,023. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to KIX, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Osaka. June is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport (KIX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to KIX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Osaka
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Osaka right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Kansai International Airport:
Your trip to Osaka should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-east of Osaka, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Around 257 kilometres west of Osaka, Hiroshima is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
