Flying from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Tokyo's main airports, Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT). Explore the options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) taking off from either of these bases.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight.
Kochi (where Kochi Ryoma Airport is located) and Tokyo share the UTC+9 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is from Haneda Airport (HND) to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ), with 70 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from HND to KCZ is the 7:30am JAL service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 7:10pm with ANA.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to KCZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) leaving from Haneda Airport (HND).
JAL is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport leaving from HND.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between HND and KCZ is JAL.
JAL is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.62% of its services arriving as scheduled.
To reach HND from central Tokyo, it takes around 15 minutes to drive the 16 kilometres or so.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Haneda Airport, 73.52% touch down on time at their destination.
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Prefer to leave from Narita International Airport (NRT)? Direct Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Tokyo to KCZ with Jetstar Japan. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of NRT.
On the NRT to KCZ route, Jetstar Japan is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Flights between Narita International Airport and Kochi Ryoma Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with Jetstar Japan than with any other carrier.
NRT is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Tokyo to KCZ flight? Relax in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70.53%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KCZ and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Kochi Ryoma Airport rental car and discover Kochi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport is R 529. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,192. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to KCZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ). Visit Kochi in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Kochi is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Tokyo to KCZ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kochi
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Kochi Ryoma Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kochi:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Kochi when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Kotohira Shrine followed by Kumano Shrine and Yasaka Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Kochi will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Kobe is another standout destination in Japan and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without seeing Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River and Onsen-ji Temple.