Kyoto & Osaka from El Paso, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,203
When we checked, round-trip flights from El Paso to Kyoto & Osaka were $1,203 per person all-in ($2,406 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, a nine-night trip. You fly F9 + AC with 3 stops on the way out, not nonstop, into highs of 57–64°F and mostly overcast skies. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $187 a night.
The flight
$1,686 $1,203 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$2,406 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + AC · 3 stops · 57h 38m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:16 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 5:40 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 6:39 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + AC | $1,203 | 3 stops | 57h 38m |
| F9 + NH + GK | $1,388 | 3 stops | 59h 15m |
| F9 + AC | $1,310 | 3 stops | 57h 13m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:49 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 | $2,406 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights | $1,687 |
| Trip total for two | $4,093 |
Regular: $5,059 You pay: $4,093 Saved: $966
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Why go now
At $1,203 per person round trip, all-in when we checked, this fare is $483 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 29% gap across the 12 offers we looked at. Our earlier checks on this route found a low of $1,198, so this fare sits close to the bottom of what we've seen. Prices move, though, and nothing holds. The bigger draw is the timing. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and Nov 14–23 lands right in that window. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a drizzly day or two. That's good walking weather for temples, gardens and food markets, and it leaves room to split the days between Kyoto and Osaka.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with a side of nature: temples and gardens by day, kaiseki and street food by night. It suits couples and friends who like to walk a lot and eat well. The pace is steady, not rushed. Kyoto is the base, and Osaka is 15 minutes away by express train for neon-lit evenings.
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 are room only with free cancellation, and the prices cover the 9-night stay. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 ($187 a night). It's 3 stars and rated 7.9 from 3,276 reviews. Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi is the budget pick at $2,690 ($299 a night), rated 9 from 5,331 reviews, with a twin room for two. Both are in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. The top-rated option is The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- at $14,223 ($1,580 a night). It's 5 stars, rated 9.5 from 482 reviews, and sits in Gion and Higashiyama, the area for wooden teahouses, geisha streets and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
$14,223 for 9 nights, two guests · $1,580 a night
See roomsVia Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi
$2,690 for 9 nights, two guests · $299 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 8 AM.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji while the autumn leaves are peaking.
- Plan one evening for a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei.
- Snack your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl in downtown Kyoto.
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on 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
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in El Paso | El Paso International (ELP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 57h 38m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,306 miles each way |
| Time difference | +16 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,406 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,433 |
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: El Paso to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,203 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,198 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Japan is 16 hours ahead of El Paso.
- The outbound leaves El Paso International (ELP) at 7:16 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, and lands at Kansai International (KIX) at 5:40 PM on Monday, Nov 16.
- The return leaves at 7:25 AM on Monday, Nov 23, and gets in at 6:39 PM the same day.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation, so breakfast isn't included.
- A rough budget for two is $6,433: $2,406 for flights, $1,687 for the hotel and $2,340 for spending, or $130 per person a day.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$1,203 per person round trip, or $2,406 for two, all-in when we checked, on F9 + AC. Other offers we saw for the same dates were $1,310 and $1,388 per person.
Is it nonstop, and how long does it take?
No. The outbound has 3 stops and takes 57h 38m to cover 6,306 miles. You land at Kansai International (KIX) at 5:40 PM on Monday, Nov 16.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Bring a valid passport. You'll pay in Japanese yen, and the clock jumps 16 hours ahead of El Paso.
What is the weather like?
Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F. Most days run overcast, with drizzle likely on Nov 16 and Nov 18, so pack a light rain layer and a warm one for the evenings.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Kyoto plus Osaka and Nara. With Osaka 15 minutes away by express train, you can stay in one hotel and do day trips. The long outbound flight means your first evening is Monday, Nov 16.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
About $6,433 by our budget: $2,406 for flights, $1,687 at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending at $130 per person a day.
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