Kyoto & Osaka from Oklahoma City, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,333 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita, rated 8.4 by 1,383 guests
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 62h 30m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Oklahoma City to Kyoto & Osaka cost $1,351 per person ($2,701 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, which is 9 nights. You fly F9 + OZ with 3 stops, so it's not nonstop, and you can expect highs of 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. The best-value hotel is $191 a night.
The total, before you go
£3,333 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £2,036 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,297 |
| The total, before you go | £3,333 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£1,018 per person, return
£2,036 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + OZ · 3 stops · 62h 30m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:19 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 10:45 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 7:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + OZ | £1,018 | 3 stops | 62h 30m |
| F9 + OZ | £1,023 | 3 stops | 60h 20m |
| F9 + OZ | £1,024 | 3 stops | 58h 15m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 17:52 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,351 per person is $58 above the $1,293 median of our earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw in the past 30 days was $1,275. So this fare isn't a markdown. You'd book it for the timing. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these dates land right in that window. Expect cool, mostly overcast days with highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather for temple hopping. Nine nights gives you room for Kyoto's gardens, Osaka's food streets and a day in Nara. For two people we estimate $6,763 in all: $2,702 for flights, $1,721 for the best-value hotel and $2,340 for spending. All prices are all-in as found and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with some nature mixed in: temples, gardens, autumn color, market snacks and a night or two of Osaka neon. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like early starts and long walks. The pace is steady, not rushed. Nine nights let you base yourself in Kyoto and take easy day trips, and there's no need to pack and move every other day.
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
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita is the best value at $1,721 for the 9 nights ($191 a night). It has a review score of 8.4 and free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips to Nara or Osaka. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is top rated with a 9.5 score, at $2,042 for the stay ($227 a night). It's a dog-friendly twin room in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), where you have Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley for dinner. WAYFARER Gojo scores 8.7 and costs $2,091 for the stay ($232 a night) for a double studio near Gion, so the teahouses and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji are close by. The last two don't offer free cancellation.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita
£1,297 for 9 nights, two guests · £144 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,539 for 9 nights, two guests · £171 a night
See roomsWAYFARER Gojo
£1,576 for 9 nights, two guests · £175 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Kyoto & Osaka for these dates
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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, before the crowds arrive
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji in autumn color
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a ryotei in Gion
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki along Dotonbori in Osaka
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Oklahoma City | Will Rogers International (OKC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 62h 30m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,479 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £2,037 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita) | £1,297 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £5,098 |
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: Oklahoma City to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £1,018 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £961 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £975 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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. The local currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of Oklahoma City.
- The outbound takes 62h 30m with 3 stops. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 at 8:19 PM and land at Kansai International (KIX) Monday, Nov 16 at 10:45 PM.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 7:25 AM and arrives at 7:29 PM the same day.
- All three hotels are room only. Of the three, only APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $1,351 per person round trip, or $2,701 for two, all-in with taxes and fees, on F9 + OZ. Prices move, so check the live fare before you book.
Is it a good price right now?
Not by the numbers. It's $58 above the $1,293 median of our earlier checks, and the 30-day low was $1,275. The case for booking is the timing: you'd be there for peak autumn leaves in mid-to-late November.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. It has 3 stops and the outbound takes 62h 30m, landing Monday, Nov 16 at 10:45 PM. Plan on a tired first night, and count on your first full day in Kyoto being Tuesday.
What is the weather like?
These are seasonal normals: highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast, with drizzle on a couple of days. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Money is in Japanese yen, and you'll be 15 hours ahead of Oklahoma City.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate $6,763 for two: $2,702 for flights, $1,721 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
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