Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical round trip was $1,596 per person and the lowest $1,414, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $1,414 |
| Typical (median) | $1,596 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$2,161 $1,596 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $565 (26%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,596 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 20h 15m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,509 | G4 + JX + VZ | with a stop | 75h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,414 | G4 + JX + VZ + GK + ZG + F9 | with a stop | 35h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $2,126 | KE + MM | with a stop | 53h 6m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,596 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 20h 15m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,851 | KE + MM + AS + G4 | with a stop | 36h 45m | 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.
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Questions about Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka
What does a round trip from Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $1,596 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was $1,414.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Kyoto & Osaka?
Yes, US citizens need a valid passport.