Kyoto & Osaka from New Orleans, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,267 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
- Osaka's Dotonbori is 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train
The catch: The fare we found has 3 stops and 69h 39m of total travel time, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a Saturday-night departure that lands Monday evening for peak autumn color; skip it if long layovers ruin a vacation for you.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip there: $4,334 for two, all in. That's the flights at $2,509, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae at $1,686 and its $139 in fees paid at the hotel, with taxes and fees included, but not checked bags or spending money. The dates are Nov 14–23, 2026 (9 nights) on MX + OZ, which isn't a nonstop: it has 3 stops.
The total, before you go
£3,267 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,891 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,271 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £105 |
| The total, before you go | £3,267 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£946 per person, return
£1,891 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + OZ · 3 stops · 69h 39m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:25 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 6:59 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + OZ | £946 | 3 stops | 69h 39m |
| JetBlue + JAL | £968 | 2 stops | 23h 21m |
| MX + OZ | £958 | 3 stops | 73h 54m |
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Why now
It's $1,255 per person round trip. The typical fare is $1,250, the median of 6 earlier checks on this route, so the price is $5 above typical, or 0%. That's a fair price, not a drop. What makes the dates worth it is the season. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, and there are evening illuminations, so Nov 14–23 lands right in it. Typical highs are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. That's mostly overcast walking weather, with drizzle in the normals for Nov 16 and Nov 18. Nine nights is enough time for Kyoto's temples, an Osaka food night and a day in Nara. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip at a steady pace. Mornings are for temples and gardens, afternoons for markets, and evenings for kaiseki in Gion or street food in Osaka. It suits couples or two friends who like walking, eating and an early start, and who don't need a beach. Expect cool, gray autumn days and a lot of time on foot.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
We priced the total with APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, the best-value pick. It's $1,686 for the 9 nights ($187 a night) plus $139 in fees paid at the hotel, it scores 7.9 from 3,276 reviews and it has free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, handy for the shinkansen and day trips. For the top score, hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is $2,092 ($232 a night), with a 9.5 from 385 reviews and a dog-friendly twin room. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma is $2,920 ($324 a night) and scores 9.0 from 2,266 reviews. Its room has a washing machine, which helps on a nine-night trip. Both are in Nakagyo Ward, closer to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley. Neither offers free cancellation.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£1,271 for 9 nights, two guests · £141 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,577 for 9 nights, two guests · £175 a night
See roomsTokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
£2,201 for 9 nights, two guests · £244 a night
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Where in Kyoto & Osaka
- Gion and Higashiyama: Wooden teahouses, geisha streets and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji.
- Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo): Central shopping and dining with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley at hand.
- Kyoto Station area: Convenient for the shinkansen and day trips, with large hotels.
- Arashiyama: Quiet riverside ryokan stays by the bamboo grove in the western hills.
- Osaka Namba and Dotonbori: Street-food neon and nightlife, 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train.
What to do in Kyoto & Osaka
- Walk Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am, ahead of the crowds
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji at leaf season
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one night
- Do a Nishiki Market food crawl in Downtown Kyoto
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 69h 39m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 7,048 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,892 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | £1,271 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £4,927 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: New Orleans to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £946 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £911 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £942 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations.
- You need a passport. Japan uses the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of New Orleans.
- Outbound leaves MSY at 8:25 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at KIX at 6:30 PM on Monday, Nov 16.
- The return leaves at 7:25 AM on Monday, Nov 23 and lands at 6:59 AM on Tuesday, Nov 24.
- The total includes the $139 in fees paid at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, but a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included.
- We budget $130 a day per person for spending, which is $2,340 for two and brings the trip to $6,536.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if peak autumn leaves matter more to you than the trip there. The fare is $1,255 per person, $5 above the $1,250 typical fare, and it has 3 stops and 69h 39m of total travel time.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$4,334 for two, all in. That's $2,509 in flights, $1,686 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $139 in fees paid at the hotel. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Is there a faster flight?
We also found JetBlue + JAL with 2 stops at $1,284 per person, or $2,568 for two. It leaves at 6:04 PM on Nov 14 and lands at 8:25 AM on Nov 16, which gives you a full first day.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Plan for a 15-hour time difference and pay in Japanese yen.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. The normals show mostly overcast days, with drizzle on Nov 16 and Nov 18. Bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Which airport do I fly into?
The fare we found lands at Kansai International (KIX). Osaka Itami (ITM) also serves the area.
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