Kyoto & Osaka from Albuquerque, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,617
Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,656 per person ($3,312 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, on AS + TW + MM with 3 stops, not nonstop. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, is $172 a night.
The flight
$1,617 per person, round trip
$3,234 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska + China Airlines · 2 stops · 37h 35m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Mon, Nov 16, 11:35 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska + China Airlines | $1,617 | 2 stops | 37h 35m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $1,669 | 1 stop | 18h 15m |
| AS + TW + MM | $1,706 | 3 stops | 61h 48m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 6:42 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $3,234 |
| Yukari Kyoto, 9 nights | $2,060 |
| Trip total for two | $5,294 |
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Why go now
At $1,656 per person, or $3,312 for two, this fare is $181 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 10% under the $1,837 top end of the 12 offers we checked. The price includes taxes and fees as of when we checked, and it can change at any point. The timing is the real draw. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these dates fall right in that window. Weather should suit walking: highs of 57–64°F, lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days. It's a trip built for temple mornings, garden afternoons and long food-focused evenings, with Osaka close enough for a night out. Heads-up: the route is long, so plan for travel days on both ends.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with plenty of nature mixed in. You get temples, gardens and kaiseki in Kyoto, then street food and neon in Osaka. It suits couples and friends who like to walk, eat well and get up early for quiet shrines. The pace is easy to moderate: one or two big sights a day, a market or a day trip, then a slow dinner.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Nov 14–23
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
All three picks are in Kyoto, and all three are room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is the best value: $1,550 for the stay, or $172 a night, rated 8.1 from 5,439 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips like Nara. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top-rated pick at 9.5 from 383 reviews. It costs $2,042 for the stay ($227 a night) in a dog-friendly Premier Twin Room, but it has no free cancellation. Naganoya is the budget pick for a group of three. Its Standard Triple Studio is $1,920 for the stay ($213 a night), rated 8.7 from 271 reviews, with free cancellation. The last two are both in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), where Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley are at hand.
Yukari Kyoto
$2,060 for 9 nights, two guests · $229 a night
See roomsKyoto Four Sisters Residence
$2,722 for 9 nights, two guests · $302 a night
See roomsGuestHouse MIYABI
$2,132 for 9 nights, two guests · $237 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
- Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji, peak leaf territory in late November
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one slow, special night
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka, 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train
- 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
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 37h 35m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,141 miles each way |
| Time difference | +16 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $3,234 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Yukari Kyoto) | $2,060 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $7,634 |
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: Albuquerque to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,617 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,549 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,656 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: yes, US citizens need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka.
- 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 for Japan. The currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 16 hours ahead of Albuquerque, which is why the outbound flight lands two calendar days after it leaves.
- Outbound leaves ABQ Saturday, Nov 14 at 6:00 AM and lands at Kansai International (KIX) Monday, Nov 16 at 9:15 AM, 61h 48m with 3 stops.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 1:25 PM and lands at 11:58 PM the same day, local time.
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and Naganoya offer free cancellation. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$1,656 per person round trip, or $3,312 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked. It flies AS + TW + MM with 3 stops. Prices move, so check the live fare before you book.
Is there a route with fewer stops?
Yes. We also found AS + KE with 2 stops at $1,677 per person. It leaves at 6:00 AM on Nov 14 and lands Sunday, Nov 15 at 8:45 PM, with a total travel time of 63h 48m.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen, or plan on getting yen when you arrive.
What is the weather like?
Highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. It's mostly overcast, with drizzle in the forecast normals for Nov 16 and Nov 18. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's tighter than it sounds. Because of the 3-stop route and the 16-hour time difference, you land Monday, Nov 16 at 9:15 AM. That still leaves room for Kyoto's temples, a Nara day trip and an Osaka night.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget comes to $7,202 for two. That's $3,312 for flights, $1,550 for the APA hotel stay and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person per day.
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