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Cheapest return flight
R17 036
Typical prices: R15 139-R19 962
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Mon 19/11Mon 26/11
JNB - KIX • 2 stops
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R7 783
Typical prices: R8 597-R12 446
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Mon 5/11
CPT - KIX • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Osaka

 
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Recent return flight deals to Osaka

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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9:50 - 17:00Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
24h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Incheon Intl
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12:55 - 8:25Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 036Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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20:00 - 17:05Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
38h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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23:10 - 11:35Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
43h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 532Emirates
3+ days ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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13:35 - 17:05Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
20h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:10 - 16:45Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 747Emirates
3+ days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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13:45 - 16:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:25 - 15:35Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R17 780Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 17:05Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
38h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:10 - 16:45Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 912Emirates
3+ days ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:50 - 20:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
27h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Tokyo Narita
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7:25 - 8:25Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m2 stops Tokyo Narita Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 995Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 - 16:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
24h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:55 - 15:35Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 044Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 16:25Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
23h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Hong Kong Intl
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14:00 - 8:25Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R18 177Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:50 - 18:30Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
25h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Incheon Intl
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8:50 - 8:25Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 35m2 stops Incheon Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R29 463Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26
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9:50 - 20:35Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Osaka Osaka Kansai Intl
27h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Incheon Intl
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19:45 - 8:25Osaka  Osaka Kansai Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R29 463Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Osaka

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Osaka?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Osaka is the cheapest route at R17 036 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Osaka?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Osaka costs R16 943, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R16 839, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R16 883.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Osaka at R16 425 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R19 119.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Osaka with an average price of R15 021 return.
•October (R18 507) and March (R18 011) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Osaka?

Evening flights to Osaka are the cheapest at R17 317 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R20 771.

What is a good deal for flights to Osaka?

Flights under R15 139 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Osaka at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Durban R14 670
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 920.

When are flights to Osaka the cheapest?

Flights to Osaka are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Osaka

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R7 783
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport

When to book flights to Osaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Osaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Osaka, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Osaka is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Osaka is around R15 139 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Osaka?

    Flights to Osaka arrive at: Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Osaka?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Osaka are from Johannesburg, starting at R17 036 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Osaka?

    Last-minute fares to Osaka (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 20% higher than the average return fare of R16 943.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Osaka?

    Singapore Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Osaka at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Osaka. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Osaka and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Osaka can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Osaka Itami (ITM) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Osaka include Osaka Itami (ITM) and Kobe (UKB). These airports are not in Osaka itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking Osaka flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Osaka, book around 16 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 29% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Osaka, a good return fare is around R15 139. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Osaka in November. Return fares historically average R15 021, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to R3 454 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Osaka average R17 317 compared to R20 771 for evening flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Osaka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Osaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1935 reviews
7,7Food
8,2Comfort
8,4Boarding
8,7Crew
7,8Entertainment
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Dreamliner is an excellent aircraft. Great seats in business. Flight attendant Alex had a bored, sullen attitude in serving customers. Difficult to get his attention and very slow to respond to a simple request for water. Spoiled the experience a bit as the AA motto is “we’re here because of you”. Attitude needs some adjustment!

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2026
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Dreamliner is an excellent aircraft. Great seats in business. Flight attendant Alex had a bored, sullen attitude in serving customers. Difficult to get his attention and very slow to respond to a simple request for water. Spoiled the experience a bit as the AA motto is “we’re here because of you”. Attitude needs some adjustment!

The best part was the staff. They are kind and gracious and made it a good flight.

Reasonable price, great service, highly recommended. i arrived well rested!

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

Japan Airlines was excellent as usual once on the plane. Cabin crew was wonderful as usual. Boarding was solid on the Honolulu leg. For Thai Airways the boarding was less organized. I was in an earlier group but they weren’t clear with the numbers or instructions. Flight crew from Japan to Thailand was very good.

This flight was leg 2 of 2 leg journey. The staff at baggage re-drop in Tokyo were fabulous. Once at gate when time to board, had to take standing room bus to the tarmac to board. Did not like getting out to plane and having to wait 5 minutes until they opened bus door.

Attentiveness by crew was very good. The seats were uncomfortable seemingly too hard with inefficient cushioning. This was verified with my traveling companions. Also the incline button was inoperable.

I purchased the ticket online and went to do online check in amd the app wouldnt let me. I went to the airline desk and they couldnt confirm my ticket in their system. I ended up having to buy a ticket from the airline directly and paying twice for the same flight. The app wouldnt lwt me check in the kayak purchased ticket until after my flight was taken off.

Great easy And smooth check in boarding and flight. Great experience. The allergen free meal was good because I could eat, but flavor and texture left a bit to be desired.

Consider adding “N/A” to some review options. This flight had no food or entertainment.

The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

It was a middle of the night changeover, so we were all ready for sleep. Staff were helpful and managed a few hours sleep. Food options were good.

Excellent- a lot of food Disappointed with the premium economy pouch- did not have toothbrush and tooth paste or socks. Other airlines provide them

Frankfurt airport was awful! Brand new airport with modern technology but a process that does not keep up at all. Attitude of staff at the airport also disgraceful but that is normal in Germany. One security gate in the middle of Monday and machine clearly not working well. Immigration has 2 staff with serious attitude.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

Although I am a lifetime Gold Premier member on another airline association, I was placed in a inside passenger seat on both legs of my journey from SFO to HKG and onward to NRT. However, i was lucky enough to have befriended two other passengers (who were related) in my row (row 62) and therefore was kept entertained with conversation for a large portion of the overnight flight from SFO to HKG. Normally, on a Star Alliance carrier, I typically can have the seat of my choice (aisle seat) and also a Premier seat (wider and longer legroom). I was a bit disappointed that no recognition of my Gold Premier status was acknowledged by Cathay Pacific on either of my flights on Sept 26-27. The food was actually very tasty unlike the typical economy class menu. Also I appreciated that the dinner drinks were served first (prior) to the main meal on the HKG to NRT portion of my flights but drinks were served AFTER the meal had been distributed (less appealing for thirsty passengers). I was happily that there appeared to have ample cabin space for most everyone's bags ---although I did have to pay more than $400 in extra baggage fees as I had brought 4 bags with me Overall, I was impressed by the diligence and professionalism of the flight crew.

In between two meals period they're not providing something like banana / cup noodles or bugger. It's really fell sad that I was asking have to wait for 3 hours for second meal. (breakfast)

Boarding was good and efficient, however since this was a late flight I spent most of the time sleeping so can't express any further opinions

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

There is very little in the title" Premium" in the Economy experience with Cathay, Melbourne to Hong Kong. The seats are uncomfortable and the cabin with outdated 1990's decor and trim. The food service was sloppy and the leg room providing little to no advantage over regular economy seating. Infact, the Sunday flight was not fill occupancy and I would have done better saving the significant additional costs for the PREMIUM ticket and taken advantage of the seating. If you are a regular premium economy traveler of EMIRATES expecting the same experience on CATHAY, you will be disappointed. Emirates far superior.

Flight was delayed. Drink was only offered during meal. Would have been nicer if crew walk around to offer drink after take off or in between meals.

Cathay much better than other options Imigration was a total mess on arrival in KL but not Cathay s fault

Halal food options could have been better the first meal portion sizes were very small the second breakfast meal the fish and couscous was very dry and disappointing I enjoyed the Hong Kong t lot I enjoyed the midnight stuck a lot the Hong Kong tea we had for breakfast was very good

Very lovely aircraft and crew. Seats were comfortable and the food was great and served swiftly. Delayed flight due to a passenger coming off the flight but overall a great experience

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

I encountered challenges with the boarding staff during the boarding pass issuance process, leading to disagreements. Despite my agent's information that carrying a small cabin bag along with a separate bag containing my laptop and purse was permitted, the boarding staff did not allow it.

Restrooms weren’t working properly. Food choices were too exotic.

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