Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 14 times. The typical return was £1,450 per person and the lowest £912, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £912 |
| Typical (median) | £1,450 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 14 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from BirminghamWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £514 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, rated 8.1 by 5,439 guests
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
£3,298 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,745 + hotel £553, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
KE + TW · with a stop · 81h 36m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 81h 36m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £298 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£3,421 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,150 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 24h 45m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 24h 45m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
5 – 10 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- £669 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Hostel Ayame, rated 9.1 by 247 guests
£2,383 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,824 + hotel £559, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + JAL. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 22h 40m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 22h 40m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,453 | KE + MM | with a stop | 50h 36m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,152 | American + JAL. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 23h 5m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,448 | KE + MM + GK + ZG + F9 + MX | with a stop | 22h 33m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 5 – 10 Nov 2026 | £1,648 | AS + NH | with a stop | 69h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 5 – 10 Nov 2026 | £912 | American + JAL. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 22h 40m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 5 – 10 Nov 2026 | £1,581 | AS + NH + PR + WS | with a stop | 25h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,714 | KE + TW | with a stop | 56h 41m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,075 | United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 24h 45m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,715 | KE + TW + B6 + MX | with a stop | 23h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,714 | KE + TW | with a stop | 56h 41m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,075 | United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 24h 45m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,715 | KE + TW + B6 + MX | with a stop | 23h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £1,373 | KE + TW | with a stop | 81h 36m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £1,371 | KE + MM + ZG + F9 + MX | with a stop | 33h 3m | Kiwi.com |
About Kyoto & Osaka
Kyoto's 1,600 temples, geisha lanes and kaiseki dining sit half an hour from Osaka's street-food canals, making the pair Japan's cultural and culinary heart.
Kyoto & Osaka from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka
What does a return from Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £1,450 per person, taxes and fees included, across 14 checks; the lowest was £912.
When is the best time to fly from Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka?
Kyoto & Osaka is at its best in March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August: Kyoto's basin traps heat and humidity in July and August.
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.

