Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 7 times. The typical return was £1,203 per person and the lowest £1,066, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £1,066 |
| Typical (median) | £1,203 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 7 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £426 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
£3,680 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,406 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · with a stop · 20h 15m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 20h 15m 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 | £1,263 | UA | with a stop | 20h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,203 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 20h 15m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,137 | G4 + JX + VZ | with a stop | 75h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,066 | G4 + JX + VZ + GK + ZG + F9 | with a stop | 35h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,603 | KE + MM | with a stop | 53h 6m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,203 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 20h 15m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,395 | KE + MM + AS + G4 | with a stop | 36h 45m | 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 Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka
What does a return from Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £1,203 per person, taxes and fees included, across 7 checks; the lowest was £1,066.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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.