Madison to Kyoto & Osaka: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical return was £1,367 per person and the lowest £1,101, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £1,101 |
| Typical (median) | £1,367 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from MadisonWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £401 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, rated 8.8 by 4,321 guests
- Free cancellation at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo
£2,975 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,617 + hotel £358, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + JAL. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle · with a stop · 22h 19m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 22h 19m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Nine nights away · from MadisonNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae scores 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 57–64°F, easy walking weather for temples and Nara
£4,386 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £3,112 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + B6 + NH · with a stop · 64h 49m
The catch: The fare is $2,065 per person against a $1,814 median on earlier checks, and the flight out has three stops and lands two days later.
Worth it if fall leaves in Kyoto are the whole point and the dates are fixed; skip it if you can wait for the fare to come down.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,557 | MX + B6 + NH | with a stop | 64h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,101 | MX + B6 + YP + MM + ZG + F9 | with a stop | 49h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 3 – 8 Dec 2026 | £1,409 | MX + F9 + YP + 7C | with a stop | 91h 9m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 3 – 8 Dec 2026 | £1,309 | American + JAL. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | with a stop | 22h 19m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 3 – 8 Dec 2026 | £1,367 | MX + F9 + YP + 7C + PR + B6 | with a stop | 47h 40m | 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 Madison to Kyoto & Osaka
What does a return from Madison to Kyoto & Osaka usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £1,367 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was £1,101.
When is the best time to fly from Madison 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 Madison 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.