Kyoto & Osaka from Birmingham, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,426
Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,426 per person, or $2,852 for two, all-in when we checked, for Nov 14–23, 2026, which is nine nights on United + ANA with two stops each way. Expect highs of 57–64°F under mostly overcast skies, and the best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $1,687 for the whole stay.
The flight
$1,821 $1,426 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$2,852 for two, taxes and fees included · United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · 2 stops · 24h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:05 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | $1,426 | 2 stops | 24h 45m |
| American + Jetstar | $1,513 | 2 stops | 21h 54m |
| American + JAL. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $1,528 | 2 stops | 23h 5m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 6:17 PM CDT. 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 | $2,852 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights | $1,687 |
| Trip total for two | $4,539 |
Regular: $5,329 You pay: $4,539 Saved: $790
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Why go now
$1,426 per person round trip, or $2,852 for two, is $395 below the typical fare on this route. That's 22% under $1,821. It's also the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days, and fares we saw for these dates went as high as $2,283. The timing matters as much as the price. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these nine nights fall right in that window. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days. That's easy walking weather for temples, gardens and food markets. Add the $187-a-night hotel and $130 per person a day for spending, and our budget for two comes to $6,879.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with plenty of nature mixed in: temple mornings, garden afternoons, market lunches and long dinners, plus a day in Osaka for street food. It suits couples and friends who like to walk and eat, at a steady pace instead of a rushed one. With nine nights you can base yourself in Kyoto, take day trips and still have a few slow days.
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
We priced three hotels for the full nine nights, all room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 for the stay ($187 a night). It scores 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, offers free cancellation and sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. Top rated is hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo at 9.5 from 385 reviews, $2,038 for the stay ($226 a night). The room is dog friendly, but there's no free cancellation. The OneFive Kyoto Shijo is the only 4-star of the three, with 8.7 from 4,023 reviews, $2,085 for the stay ($232 a night) and free cancellation. It's in Shijo, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), where Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley are nearby.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,038 for 9 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsThe OneFive Kyoto Shijo
$2,085 for 9 nights, two guests · $232 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 the torii-gate tunnels at Fushimi Inari before 8 AM.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji during the November leaves.
- Plan one big night out with a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei.
- Eat your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl.
- Ride over to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori.
- Take a day trip to Nara for the deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji.
Also worth it
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- Day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 24h 45m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,959 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,852 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,879 |
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: Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,426 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,426 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,821 |
| 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, and the currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of Birmingham, and the outbound trip takes 24h 45m with two stops into Kansai International (KIX).
- The outbound flight leaves BHM at 6:05 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 9:50 PM on Sunday, Nov 15, local time.
- All three hotels are room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and The OneFive Kyoto Shijo have free cancellation, but hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $1,426 per person round trip, or $2,852 for two, all-in, on United + ANA with two stops. We also saw American + Jetstar at $1,513 and American + JAL at $1,528 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Birmingham, so plan on a day or so to adjust after a 6,959-mile trip.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle on a couple of them, so bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
For Kyoto plus day trips, yes. Osaka Namba and Dotonbori are 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train, and Nara works as a day trip, so you can see both cities without changing hotels.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget comes to $6,879 for two: $2,852 for flights, $1,687 for APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, which is $130 per person a day.
Will these prices hold?
We can't promise that. These are all-in prices from when we checked, and fares on these dates ranged from $1,426 to $2,283 across our checks. Two of the three hotels have free cancellation.
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