Richmond to Kyoto & Osaka: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 4 times. The typical return was £1,024 per person and the lowest £1,006, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £1,006 |
| Typical (median) | £1,024 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 4 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Nine nights away · from RichmondWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations
- $158 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
£3,286 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,012 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + AC · with a stop · 63h 50m
The catch: The outbound fare has 3 stops and takes 63h 50m, landing Monday, Nov 16, and a checked bag is about $180 for two.
Worth it if you have time for a long trip and want temples and food in leaf season; skip it if long layovers wear you out.
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 | £1,096 | United + ANA. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 25h 40m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,006 | B6 + AC | with a stop | 63h 50m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,022 | B6 + AC + MM + ZG + F9 | with a stop | 36h 6m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 23 Nov 2026 | £1,026 | B6 + OZ + MM + ZG | with a stop | 36h 56m | 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 Richmond to Kyoto & Osaka
What does a return from Richmond to Kyoto & Osaka usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £1,024 per person, taxes and fees included, across 4 checks; the lowest was £1,006.
When is the best time to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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.